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