| Come to India and visit Mumbai, where you will | | | | disappear within the city. |
| find India's Hollywood, or Bollywood as we call it. | | | | Tourists attractions include historical monuments, |
| Moreover, the city is filled with colonial relics, swish | | | | natural beauties, modern skyscrapers and malls. |
| bars and elegant restaurants, and exotic traditional | | | | The Elephanta Caves date back to 600 A.D. and |
| bazaars. Mumbai is the financial powerhouse of | | | | contain the idols of Hindu gods and goddesses. |
| India, though simultaneously contains large portions | | | | The Gateway of India in South of Mumbai used |
| of poverty stricken slums. Full of skyscrapers and | | | | to be the first sight for the people coming to |
| malls situated along the Arabian Sea, one can | | | | Mumbai through the sea. |
| nevertheless see India's spiritual wonders in places | | | | Mumbai lies on the western coast of India and |
| such as the Elephanta Caves and Haji Ali. | | | | people enjoy the beautiful views of beaches and |
| Railways and buses constitute the major source | | | | Chowpattis. Juhu Beach a place full of local Indians |
| of transportation. The railway lines running around | | | | and one can enjoy traditional Indian food like pani |
| the city are indeed something very interesting to | | | | poori and pav bhaji. Chopatti is Mumbai's most |
| see. Crowded trains run at what appears to be | | | | famous beach and visitors say that is comparable |
| full rush hour at all hours of the day, and are by | | | | to Juhu beach. One will find astrologers for hire, |
| far the fastest source of transportation inside the | | | | lively children and gymnasts exhibiting their |
| city. Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, some | | | | acrobatics. One should not overlook the six-lane |
| 35kms from the city, is India's busiest airport. | | | | Marine Drive, which is a major tourist attraction in |
| The city core is also called the "Island City", and is | | | | South Mumbai, a natural bay stretching along the |
| home to the most expensive real estate in India. | | | | west coast forming a C-shape. |
| Since the roads are so busy and difficult to | | | | Haji Ali Dargah attracts thousands of pilgrims daily |
| navigate all day, people prefer to commute by | | | | is also a place where people go for a spiritual |
| train. The Mumbai Metropolitan is under currently | | | | retreat. Animal lovers and archaeologists will fall |
| under construction and will run underground train | | | | for Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which houses a |
| services, consequently decreasing the city's | | | | large number of animals, birds and beautiful flora. |
| congestion. Behind only Shanghai, Mumbai is the | | | | The 2,400 year-old Kanheri Caves are also found |
| second largest populated city in the world. | | | | in this park. |
| Mumbai is the financial capital of India and it | | | | A bit of water fun besides the seashore can be |
| houses the Reserve Bank of India, the Indian | | | | found at the Water Theme Park, Essel World. |
| National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bombay | | | | Roller coasters, adventure themes and the major |
| Stock Exchange (BSE), and large corporate | | | | attraction water park provide a venue where |
| offices. The city is likewise famous for crimes and | | | | adults can forget the social constraints of their |
| the underworld. A large number of migrants from | | | | age and enjoy mingling with the kids. |
| the whole country come here seeking jobs and | | | | |