Mumbai or Bombay, as it is still called, is called the "city that never sleeps." It is the most modern city India, and one of its most prosperous communities, although in 1661 were delivered as part of the dowry to King Charles II in 1661 when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza de Portugal.
It has a cosmopolitan and cultured uncommon in other cities of India, is the capital of Maharashtra State and its official language is English but the Marathi and Hindi are widely spoken, hence, be understood not be a problem for tourists.
Its surroundings are characterized by its tranquility and natural beauty highly sought after by tourists, with some lesser known places that we invite you to know.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Caves Kanheri: This protected area of 104 km2 of green hills and forests, lies north of the suburb of Borivali in fact, the park was formerly known as Borivali National Park. Here you can make a lion safari and visit the caves of ages II and IX were viharas (monasteries) and chaityas (prayer rooms). It comes with the Western train to Borivali station and after an auto-rickshaw the caves and on Sundays and holidays there is a bus service.
Marve, Manori and Gorai: Three beaches north of Mumbai, away from the bustle of the city. Marve is the closest and silent, in fact a charming fishing village with beautiful bungalows and mansions weekend, its beaches lined with low hills rising and setting offer unforgettable sun.
Gorai and Manori, a little further, are more fun and famous for his nights on the beach. It is 40 km drive from Mumbai but also can reach the western commuter train station down in Malad; on Marve or Borivali should address the ferry that takes us to Manori and Gorai. As you can see the Travel Deals are many.
Mandwa and Kihim: beaches and 12 miles north of Alibag, easily accessible Mumbai. Mandwa is a beautiful virgin beach on a clear day gives us stunning views of the bay Kihim plan is perfect for an unusual vacation is easily reached by boat or road, with a ferry from the Gateway of India to Mandwa and from there if we go to Kihim, an auto-rickshaw or bus. By road, Kihim is 136 km from Mumbai.
Khandala, Lonavala and Karla: Are hill stations with the charm of the western slope of the Sahyadris, 5 kilometers from the city of Mumbai and Pune, to 625 meters. It is very popular among locals, who flock here in search of healthy holiday. Khandala is smaller and quieter, but browsing through Lonavala may provide some wonderful surprises.