Romanticizing Mumbai in Things2do Way!

Mumbai! We know it’s no longer a city, but an emotion and the emotion is all about romance, city lights, and wonders; everyone will find their escape here because this is a city of dreams. 

People come here to fulfil their dreams and live the Bollywood life they’ve imagined since childhood. No wonder Mumbai is one of Bollywood’s favourite cities; every corner is so beautiful and eye-catching that you can’t help but fall in love with it. 

A city like this deserves a beautiful Things2do tour and expressions expressed through words that will make you adore it even more! 

1Nariman Point

Nariman Point, which is not less than a movie set, is the most picturesque location in Mumbai. We all fell in love with this place long before ‘The Iktara song portrayed this hotspot’s romantic and feel-good vibe. 

You will fall in love with the majestic Arabian sea as you sit on the banks by the bay and breathe in the fresh air, watch the waves dance by the rocks, and see everyone enjoying their lives for the moment. There is more to experience here than what everyone describes, and to live the movie-like moment, where love is in the air and sea waves sing for you, and you feel empowered and beautiful… In Mumbai, visit Nariman Point. 

2Festivals in Mumbai

The best part about Mumbai has always been the most lively and celebratory time of year, the festivals in Mumbai. If you’ve lived in Mumbai for a while, you’re probably well aware of how fascinating the festive season is. You will never run out of festivals to celebrate in Mumbai, from New Year’s to Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali and more. 

Make your soul hum to the sounds of festive Dhol and Tasha, join Mumbaikars as they immerse themselves in the vibes of divine festivals, and live an energetic life in Mumbai during this period. People travel from all over the world to attend Mumbai festivals, and we guarantee it’s an unforgettable experience! 

3Bandstand

Life is a little more pleasant here, and the child in you is ready to jump, twirl, dance, sing, and purely enjoy the moment. If ‘Aditi can come here to escape her sadness with Jay and her friends from the movie ‘Jane Tu ya Jaane Na,’ then so can you! 

This Mumbai gem is loved by all; the mesmerising view of the sea link, drizzles of water as the waves splash on the rocks, and the fresh breeze as you sit by the bay facing the sea are just as soothing as it feels while reading.  

4Gateway of India

What have you seen in Mumbai if you have yet to see The Gateway of India, Mumbai’s posh, iconic, and dreamy hub!? The Gateway of India, famous for many good and bad things, still holds the grace of Bombay; you will never find it empty because everyone comes here to fill their soul with memories, joy, and dreams. 

Here streets are filled with tales of Bombay, and the heritage site of it can be found here in South Bombay; everything about this place is vintage, and vintage is the new rage because nothing can go wrong with a classic. Every corner is so photogenic, which is why every album contains at least one picture taken around here.

5Vada Pav & Chai

If you want to make things work in Mumbai, all you need is a cup of chai or a vada pav! More than anything else, these two important emotions are the key to winning any Mumbaikar’s heart. These two can perform amazing feats with little effort. So we’re talking about what you’ll need more than air to live in Mumbai… a cup of cutting chai, and the masaledar vada pav, of course!

Life without them would have been like driving a car without gas; it simply does not work! The same is true when we discuss vada pav and chai in the city of dreams. When you take the first sip of that garma garam chai, you will feel rejuvenated; life will pause around you, and all the stress will simply vanish from your mind; that is the magic of a cutting chai. 

No matter what you want to eat, once you smell the masaledar vada pav, your heart will only want it. Being a life saviour for many dreamers in Mumbai, vada pav has a distinct way of winning hearts, and trust us one is never enough. You will never find someone saying no when it’s about vada pav, and if you want to experience the true essence of Mumbai’s taste then you have to enjoy a cup of cutting chai with vada pav. 

6CSMT Station, Mumbai

Where to find most British construction in Mumbai? It’s CSMT Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus! Many people have fallen in love with Mumbai’s most ancient site, and a visit to the city would be incomplete without a stop here. Every Mumbaikar’s heart was stolen by the large building, which is aesthetically mesmerising and is crowded almost every day of the year.

The sky here feels bright and dreamy, there is no space to take a picture but there is definitely a place to wait and live in the moment, your eyes will take a roller coaster ride from one glam to the next, and you will be surrounded by everything pretty, vintage, and iconic. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is what we call it! 

Here is our love story with Mumbai and things that are worth romanticising about Mumbai, it’s not enough but maybe we can come back with part 2 if you love this! Chose what you love the most about Mumbai and take a break from your routine just to go and experience it. We will be coming back with more such interesting reads, if you want an update on it then make sure you follow @things2doinmumbai on Instagram now! 

by Vaidehi Pakhale

Writer at Things2do