Mumbai to Chile

The commercial and entertainment capital of India, Mumbai, a cosmopolitan metropolis, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital city of Maharashtra. It is one of the most populated city in India and the fourth most populous city in the world. It lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. Seven islands constitute Mumbai and were home to communities of fishing colonies. The city is symbolized with the presence of Bollywood, the centre of Film and TV Industries which has its viewers all around the globe. It is also a place for India's largest slum population. The city has been considered as a true culture melting pot because of the immigrants from the rest of the India. The city is quite liberal in comparison with the rest of the country. It is the financial and commercial capital of the country and serves as an economic hub of India. Most of the large businesses have corporate offices in this city. Public transport in Mumbai includes suburban railways, BEST buses, yellow-black taxis, auto rickshaws and ferries. There are a lot of places to visit in Mumbai such as the famous Marine Drive and the area is a home to many big organisations. The famous Taj Mahal hotel is located opposite to the Gateway of India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya formerly known as Prince of Wales Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art are some of the most famous museums and art galleries in India located in this cosmopolitan city. Girgaon Chowpathy in South Mumbai, Juhu beach in western suburbs, and Aksa beach in Malad are some of the most popular beaches in the world and people from different parts come to visit and enjoy in this place. Mumbai is a place for shoppers because of its wide street markets, the hustle of vendors and the madness of crowds. Chor Bazar, Fashion Street, Colaba Causeway, Zaveri Bazar are some of the very popular markets among shoppers. Haji Ali Dargah, Siddhivinayak temple, ISKCON temple are some of the religious places that are visited. The dining experience is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. Since Mumbai is the most liberal city in the entire India, you will find pubs and restaurants at every corner of the city. You can easily visit this place by booking tickets of flight or of train through MakeMyTrip.com. The website offers you a host of facilities such as hotel deals, flight deals and holiday packages. The website also offers you the best of hotels to make your travel trouble-free.

Featuring fascinating landscapes with mountain peaks and coastal deserts, Chile lies in South America. The climate varies from Mediterranean in the northern and central regions to Alpine towards the southern region. The northern region is famous for the coastal city, Iquique offering an incredible laidback vibe. Playa Cavancha is a beautiful palm-fringed beach, while Museo Regional de Iquique, Corbeta Esmeralda and the pedestrian strip, Calle Baquedano are other attractions that should not be missed. The town of San Pedro de Atacama is the gateway to Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar place on the planet. Las Piedras Rojas, Salar de Talar, Miscanti and Miñiques and Valle del Arcoíris are popular hotspots at this expansive northern desert. Stargazing, camping and hiking are among the most popular activities. Santiago, the capital of Chile lies in the central part of the country. Surrounded by the peaks of the Andes Mountains, the city is well known for its skyscrapers and varied architectural wonders. Sky Costanera, rising up to 300 m above sea level is the city’s modern observation deck that is best visited during sunsets. Barrio Bellavista is an artsy neighbourhood in this city with several cafes. The neoclassical architectural style of La Moneda Palace is a sight to behold nearby. In southern Chile, Queulat National Park features deep fjords and waterfalls. Hiking and kayaking are popular activities. The highlight of this forested zone is Ventisquero Colgante, better known as the hanging glacier. If you want to visit Chile, book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy the best discounts.