Its
young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross
currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city
of India.
The capital city of Maharashtra State , formerly known as
Bombay lies in the southwestern part of India and occupies a
peninsular site originally composed of seven islets lying off the Konkan
coast of western India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a
maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is
also country's financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the
Arabian Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the
most densely populated cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of
ancient settlement and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba"
- a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of
Hinduism - whose temple once stood in what is now the southeastern section
of the Mumbai city.
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Major Attractions of Mumbai |
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Gateway of India : Mumbai's principal landmark, the
Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder.
Marine
Drive : Marine Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s
and 1930s on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's most famous
thoroughfare.
Juhu Beach : Juhu is one of the
largest and frequently visited beaches of India. Located 18-km north of the
city centre, it's a beckoning beach on the shores of Arabian Sea and is one
of the posh localities of Mumbai.
Essel World : Perfect
for a one-day holiday, Essel World offers over 40 exciting rides, games, and
attractions. The Water Kingdom is said to be the largest of its kind in
Asia.
Bollywood - The Film City : "Bollywood",
as it is called, produces the second most number of pictures in the world
every year, next only to Hollywood, U.S.A. Mumbai claims to be the world's
largest production centre for films.
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Shopping in Mumbai |
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Shopping in Mumbai is a memorable experience as one wanders
through its bazaars with striking names like Chor Bazaar, Mutton Street and
Zaveri Bazaar. Shopping in Mumbai can be anyway one likes - air-conditioned
and fixed price, or street market and lots of hard bargaining.
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How to Get there |
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Mumbai, the business capital of India, is well connected with
all the major cities and international tourist destinations. Mumbai is
easily accessable by all three modes of transportation that is by air, road
and train