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Decoding Mumbai For First Time Visitors

Mumbai a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay is largest city of India and one of the most populated cities in the world. The city of Mumbai is situated on the central west coast of India along the Arabian Sea. Apart from this, it also has some major universities, museums, theaters, galleries.  Mumbai is a good entry point for traveler in India because you can find both Western standards and discover something new. Day 1:  Start your day in the most touristic neighborhood Colaba. First landmark to visit is Gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and his wife Maria von Teck to Mumbai Its dome shaped structure and magnificent architecture makes it is one of the popular landmarks of the city. Facing this, there is Taj Hotel, which is one among the majestically built hotels in India. On moving further you can find one of the popular museums, The Prince of Wales Museum where you can see objects from field of art archelogy and nat

12 Best Places to Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is also known as pink city because of the dominant color scheme of its buildings. Rich in its historical heritage, every corner of Jaipur holds an interesting culture and touch of old-world charm. 1.     Hawa Mahal You would not have thought about visiting Jaipur if it was not for the beautiful Hawa Mahal or Palace of Wind, constructed on red and pink sandstones and has 953 small windows called Jharokhas by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.   The best part is windows of this palace which have been designed in such a way that irrespective of the time or season of the year, cool breeze always persists inside the palace, making it a popular summer holiday destinations. 2.    Amber Fort Next to visit is Amber Fort, located high on Aravalli Hills is not to miss place in Jaipur. The palace owns four levels and Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirror’ is also one of the captivating halls to visit within Amber