India to Reykjavik

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.

The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik is an interesting place to explore and an important cultural centre, well-known for its colourful houses, vibrant culture and mesmerising natural beauty. The city boasts of several museums, churches, recreation centres and other interesting attractions worth exploring. On a tour of Reykjavik, travellers can visit Hallgrimskirkja- the largest church in the country and one of the tallest structures here; go to Bessastadir to view the Presidential residence; behold sights of the glass dome of Perlan that rests on five hot water tanks or enjoy shopping in Laugavegur, one of the main shopping streets in the city. The Culture House deserves a visit on any trip to Reykjavik. Here, one can catch a glimpse of unique exhibits that present a clear insight of the rich cultural heritage of Iceland. ‘Reykjavík 871±2’ is an unusual archaeological exhibition related to the Viking era, worth visiting. Harpa Reykjavik is a renowned performance venue in the city that features a number of musical concerts. The presence of Tjornin- a beautiful pond, located in the heart of the city, adds to the beauty and appeal of the place. Nature-lovers can go to Heidmork, the largest nature reserve of the city. To explore this wonderful city in a very expedient manner, tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip.