| Situated on the Arabian Sea, at the very | | | | National Park, which serves as a necessary |
| western edge of India's subcontinent, lies | | | | sanctuary for breathable air in the north of |
| the country's most populous and prosperous | | | | Mumbai. Make sure to catch Bombay's famous |
| metropolis. Mumbai, formerly Bombay until | | | | prowling leopards during your visit. There |
| 1995, is a massive island city bursting with | | | | are also many walking and boating tours |
| life at every turn. Mumbai is home to the | | | | available as a means to experience the city. |
| Hindi film and television industry, also | | | | This is the best way to get your initial |
| known as Bollywood, and offers hundreds of | | | | bearings and learn the general history and |
| movie houses including the largest IMAX dome | | | | architectural background of Mumbai/Bombay. |
| in Asia. | | | | |
| | | | A Bombay Treasure Island |
| Travelers to Mumbai may find themselves | | | | |
| struck by the incredible disparity in wealth | | | | The Mumbai municipality is a literal treasure |
| and lifestyle among the island's inhabitants; | | | | hunt for the adventurous explorer. Centuries |
| however, most travelers will also notice a | | | | of history are written in the architecture, |
| general friendly cheer during their daily | | | | museums, bazaars and personal accounts |
| excursions. Almost all of Mumbai's population | | | | littered all about the lively neighborhoods. |
| is not native to the island, which creates an | | | | St. Thomas' Cathedral is a reminder of the |
| eclectic mix of ethnicities, beliefs, cuisine | | | | British rule in Bombay and also the oldest |
| and culture that has encouraged acceptance | | | | English building in the city. The remarkable |
| among most of the people. | | | | contrast of the whitewashed church against |
| | | | the detailed and ornate backdrop of Mumbai is |
| Mumbai from the Outside | | | | a noteworthy sight. Visit the Prince of Wales |
| | | | Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, |
| Mumbai has one of the most heavily traveled | | | | and discover ancient remnants of Maharashtra |
| ports in India, making the large Bombay | | | | while inside an architectural landmark set |
| metropolis India's commercial and financial | | | | among splendid gardens. |
| capital. Visit the spectacular Gateway of | | | | |
| India, the magnificent basalt structure built | | | | Mumbai, and certainly all of India, is the |
| for King George V and Queen Mary in 1911 that | | | | place to be your adventurous self. Once you |
| greets nearly all travelers arriving in | | | | touch down on the tarmac in Mumbai, indulge |
| Mumbai by boat. From here you can catch a | | | | your senses in the flavors of curry, the |
| ferry to Elephanta Island to witness the most | | | | treats of street vendors, and the delicacy of |
| famous and intricate cave temples of | | | | fresh sweet pastry. Expand your senses and |
| Maharashtra. For people watching, head down | | | | stretch your mind in a yoga class or |
| to the Marine Drive Chowpatty and enjoy the | | | | meditation session, many of which are open to |
| beach breezes, shop the street-side vendors | | | | the public. This is your opportunity to |
| and get yourself a relaxing head massage. | | | | discover the most unique and welcoming city |
| | | | in India, dive in! |
| Within the city limits lies Sanjay Gandhi | | | | |