Monday 11 March 2013

A trip through Mumbai and Jammu

India is a land of amazing diversity, be it in terms of people, culture, food, landscape or weather…the list is endless. Take for instance, the prime city or financial capital, Mumbai. Mumbai is the Manhattan of India, with its glitzy highrises and cosmopolitan culture. The hub of Bollywood, no tour of Mumbai is complete without a visit to Film City, or a drive around to see film stars’ homes. Imposing architecture of the Gateway of India, ChurchGate station and the Flora fountain stand alongside mega shopping malls. Religious edifices make their own mark, be it the Haji Ali situated in the Arabian Sea, the beautiful Birla Mandir, the Mount Mary church or the Fire Temple. The galore of museums, art galleries and theatres makes it a culture junkys’ paradise. Mumbai Tourism is a world to itself, one that cannot be missed.

For a more sedate, but an equally exciting experience, try Jammu Tourism. Home to one of the greatest pilgrimage sites, the Vaishno Devi temple, Jammu is known as a land of temples. The winter capital of J&K, Jammu is the gateway to the more well-known Kashmir, by road and train. Jammu is the takeoff point to numerous hill stations such as Patnitop, Kud, Sanasar and Surinsar, each more breathtakingly scenic than the other. Jammu is also home to various adventure sport spots. Trekking and camping are extremely popular with numerous professional companies offering packages. One can attempt paragliding in Sanasar or take skiing lessons in Patnitop.

Jammu or Mumbai are both spectacular in their own ways. Take your pick.

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