About Mumbai
About Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is India's largest city and financial powerhouse. Situated on the west coast of India, Mumbai is a melting pot of cultures, diversity, and contrasts. It serves as the commercial, entertainment, and fashion capital of the country, pulsating with energy and vitality.
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state is India’s largest city with a population of over 20.6 million it is equivalent to the population of so many countries of the world. Mumbai is set to be the world’s second largest urban conglomeration by 2025. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India.
Renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai seamlessly blends its colonial past with modern aspirations. The city's skyline is adorned with towering skyscrapers, reflecting its status as a global business hub.
Mumbai is not just about its economic prowess; it is also a cultural hotspot. The city is home to Bollywood, the world's largest film industry, where dreams are woven into celluloid. From its vibrant street food scene to its upscale restaurants, Mumbai tantalizes taste buds with its culinary delights, including the famous vada pav and pav bhaji.
Gateway of India
Gateway of India is the major landmark of Mumbai City. Built in the 20th Century to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbour that is bordered by Arabian Sea in the Colaba district.
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The Bandra–Worli Sea Link
The Bandra–Worli Sea Link is a 5.6 km long, 8-lane wide bridge that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai. It is a cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side.
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Kala Ghoda
With its art festivals, quirky boutiques and charming restaurants, this historic South Mumbai district is a must-visit cultural destination.
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Mumbai Beach
You can’t visit Mumbai and not have fun on its beaches. Of these, the two most popular are the Juhu Beach and the Chowpatty Beach. The former has metamorphosed from being a narrow sand bar off the coast of Salcette Island in the 19th century to one that has at its edge the most elite suburb of the city.
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Elephanta Caves
At a 10-km radius from Gateway of India is one of the major tourist places in Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves. The caves are said to be one of the oldest rock cut structures in the country and is a perfect example of archaic Indian art associated to the cult of Lord Shiva. It is said that the caves were adorned with sculptures between the 6th or the 8th century.
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Atal Setu
Atal Setu is the longest bridge and the longest sea bridge in India. It is a 6-lane bridge with about 16.5 km of length over sea and about 5.5 km of length on land. PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the bridge, which is set to reduce travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India.
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Colaba Causeway Market
An ideal place for street shopping in Mumbai, Colaba Causeway Market has ion offer cheap clothes, fashionable boutiques, British era buildings and of course good food. Everything that you can name can be found in this old market in Mumbai.
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Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Laundromat)
Claimed to be the world's largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists. It is located next to Mahalaxmi railway station on the Western Railway's Saat Rasta roundabout. It can be easily seen from the flyover bridge of Mahalaxmi station.
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