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Bombay today is now politically known as Mumbai and is India's largest city with a population of over 17 million people. With millions of people visiting this diverse and magical place the city has become more and more prepared every year to dazzle the tourist. The infrastructure is interesting and roads run smoothly, filled with the conventional hooting of cars and rickshaws. Most Bombay India hotels accommodate the guest in superb fashion. With the many religions and cultures that this city boasts the traveller is sure to find themselves entertained and marvelled by the human spirit.
This city can be traced back from before the Stone Age to 250 BC, at this time the area was made up of seven islands known as Heptanesia. This land has been host to many religious battles and non-religious battle since. Most of the historic buildings, statues and ancient places of interest can still be seen today. Some of the most stunning are The Elephanta Caves and Walkeshwar temple complex which can both be traced back to 1343. From 1817 city went under major civil engineering works which were aimed at connecting all the islands to create one land mass, in 1845 this project was completed.
With the city's extreme diversity the traveler can find many activities, cultural walks and tours to consume their entire holiday. A walking tour of Bombay (Mumbai) is a great way to see the city as many of the hidden temples and statues are off the beaten track. Bombay India hotels recommend the guest should consider a tour guide as they are very helpful, informative and carry such passion for their city.
A more soothing way to view the city is on one of the great city cruises, again a tour guide on board will point out various attractions. The tour guides speak a variety of languages including English, French and German. Afternoons walk through one of the many markets while the sun sets are a fantastic way to see how colourful this city really can be.
The climate in India is pretty controlled and experienced the same pattern every year. The city has three main seasons; summer, Monsoon and a mild winter. Humidity is a part of everyday life in Bombay and the locals are prepared for it, with air conditioning in most shops and malls. A great time to visit is during winter when the city is less humid and temperatures are around the 30 degree mark during the day and 17 degrees at night. Monsoon season is from early July to late September.
The wide selection of Bombay India hotels are able cater for any criteria the guests have. The hotels are spread out around the city next to parks, harbours and locals sights. Ancient buildings which have been recently renovated are now host to some of these hotels. In the corridors you will see the history of your hotel framed and mounted on the wall and often find the staff telling you facts about the hotel you have chosen.
Most hotels have either themed their establishments around the history or culture of the surrounding area, which makes for an unusual yet great Indian experience. The suites are able to accommodate any number of guests as the hotels boast single room's right through to luxurious 100 square metre style pads. The best hotels have private pools and solariums furnished in a traditional Indian manner.
Health spas and fitness centres are in surplus in these hotels. Most of the treatments and exercises were in fact invented in this part of the world so the guest can relax in the knowledge that they are in safe hands. The mind blowing views from one of the many balconies these hotels have are unreal, at sunset the warm sun turns the beautiful buildings, market stalls and surrounding waters pink.
The hotels fitness centres are all state-of-the-art and run by well qualified staff that help the guest complete various exercises. The gyms are equipped with televisions and surround sound music of your choice played through the gyms Bang & Olufsen music system. Conference centres and event rooms that the hotels boast are marvellous and can accommodate any number of guests from; high powered business meeting of eight people in one of the boardrooms, or a private function of up to 400 people.
All the rooms have king size beds dressed in Egyptian cotton facing out onto one of the many views of the hotel surrounds. En suite bathrooms come with stand alone marble Jacuzzis and massage power showers. Complimentary oils and bath salts are provided by the hotels which perfectly supply the guest with their much deserved soak.
The rooms come complete with large flat screen televisions with cable and gaming consoles. A twice daily bed turndown service operates at the best Bombay India hotels by the brilliant and hard working staff, which also runs a 24 hour room service. Other room amenities include a fully stocked open plan bar, wireless broadband and an in room baby-sitting service is provided if needed.
Whatever you are looking of in a holiday this diverse and interesting country will provide. From the moment you set foot in India you realise how much culture you have been missing your entire life and wonder why you didn't come here sooner. With this country quickly becoming a top tourist destination India can only go from strength to strength. India will supply the traveller with the holiday of their dreams and beg the question, not if, but when will you return?
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