Formerly known as Bombay (meaning 'good bay'), Mumbai is truly the Gateway to India. Located on the west coast, the island city is the nation's business and entertainment capital. Making it a favourite destination for both inbound and overseas travellers.

From an archipelago of seven islands, joined together into one landmass through three centuries of reclamation, the city measures 436 km. in area (approx. 170 square miles). Over the years, the landscape too has changed; from a tiny island covered by palm trees, dotted with forts and inhabited by native koli fisher-folk… to a sprawling metropolis and hub for art, culture, fashion and tourism.

What makes Mumbai attractive is its uncommon ability to merge the old and new. For millions, it has embodied the Great Indian Dream. And with people of all castes, cultures and religion gravitating to the city, its population has a distinctive cosmopolitan make-up. Eating and dressing habits reflect this with both traditional as well as the latest western influences.

Marathi is the local language with Hindi also widely used and known to all. English also is very popular and is the medium of communication in most offices. A foreign tourist would be able to move around without much trouble as most cabbies, shopkeepers and citizens are familiar and can either understand or speak basic English.
The city has many sights. These include landmarks like the Gateway of India, restaurants, museums, art galleries, public libraries, ports, handicrafts, a film city, national park, beaches, heritage buildings, forts, sport entertainment (like bungee jumping) and theme parks in and around the city.

Picture Gallery of Mumbai

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