Living the dream, in the City of Dreams: Mumbai!

19th June 2017

Mumbai, a city which is a paradise for every traveller, despite his/her nationality. It was the same for me, it started back in 2008, the wish to travel, travel Mumbai: The Taj Mahal Palace, Nariman Point, CST(Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, previously known as Victoria Terminus).

After a wait of 9 long years, finally, I was going to make it to Mumbai, this June.

As the month of June arrived, I got more curious about something which I've been wishing for last 9 years, finally, I was going to make it.

I had this flight from Indore to Mumbai on 19th of June.

©Monish Shrivastava

©Monish Shrivastava

So I was here in Mumbai, while I was in flight, I planned up things to do in Mumbai, got a cab from Airport and moved to the hotel and meanwhile, I saw this beautiful flyover built over the Arabian Sea, which made Mumbai more beautiful since ever it was.

Bandra-Worli Sealink. ©Monish Shrivastava

After reaching the hotel and having my breakfast, I moved to The Taj Mahal Palace, which was on my list since 2008.

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a "Heritage Grand" class five-star hotel in the Colaba region of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, next to the Gateway of India. Historically it was known as the "Taj Mahal Hotel"[2][3] or the "Taj Palace Hotel" or simply "the Taj".

The Taj Mahal Palace ©Monish Shrivastava

The Gateway of India is a monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai City of Maharashtra state in Western India. It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The structure was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder when they visited India in 1911.

Gateway of India. ©Monish Shrivastava

After having a pleasant noon at Gateway of India, I moved to Nariman Point, it was the time when clouds started to drizzle a bit, which made the weather more beautiful.

Marine Drive ©Monish Shrivastava

Sitting here was one of the most peaceful time in my life yet, I didn't wish to leave, the feeling you get when you're sitting right next to the ocean with mild drizzle and waves welcoming you in a peaceful fashion, It was amazing, the best feeling! 

After having a peaceful time, I departed to  Siddhivinayak Temple, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. 

Picture Source: Wikipedia

 After visiting the temple, I moved towards Worli Seaface, to see spend more time sitting a near the sea and enjoy that feeling, till I reached there it was around 18:30 hours, Mumbai's traffic guys, even a journey of 10-12 kms can cost you 40-45 minutes easily, the sky and the sun started to blend a perfect sunset for me that day, and it was a delight to watch that sunset, also I shot a timelapse of it, which is on my Instagram handle.

                   

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Bandra Worli Sealink(Worli Seaface) ©Monish Shrivastava

After witnessing a beautiful sunset, I moved towards visit CST,  and it was the perfect time for it, since I saw many pictures of CST at night, it was a mere dream for me taking its picture at night, how beautiful the lighting was, fortunately, I got these light trails too, although I wasn't carrying a tripod, you know "Fortune favours the brave".

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus ©Monish Shrivastava

As of now, I had accomplished my dream, my dream of witnessing these 3 places, but it wasn't all from Mumbai, I had one more day here.

20th June

I planned a visit to our relatives back 40 kms away from our hotel, so half of my day was gone as I left after having lunch, I reached the city around 18:00 hours, now I planned a visit to Bandstand, Bandra to see the sunset, and it was worth it, as if God had planned two beautiful sunsets in a row for me in Mumbai.

Bandstand, Bandra. ©Monish Shrivastava

So this was my last day at Mumbai, Mumbai gave me some beautiful memories, few great shots and overall I accomplished my dream, dreams do come true, you just gotta try enough!😊

Its time to sign off guys, it's my first attempt at blogging, I hope you guys will like it, I thank everyone who motivated me to go for blogging, do give your valuable reviews! 👼