Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city’s also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry. ― Google
Area: 603.4 km²
Elevation: 14 m
Population: 1.25 crores (2011)
Weather: 32 °C, Wind N at 8 km/h, 76% Humidity weather.com
1.Gateway of India ..
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Wellington Pier, Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.
Height: 26 m
Opened: 4 December 1924. Construction started: 31 March 1913
Architecture firm: Gammon India
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Architect: George Wittet
2.About mumbai…
Mumbai, India, formerly known as Bombay, is a popular travel destination for visitors from around the globe. The city is home to over 21 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the world.
Full of shops, sights, friendly people, and wonderful food, Mumbai is jam-packed with things to see and do! As the capital of the Indian State of Maharashtra, the city is made up of seven islands joining together to form a sprawling playground for locals and visitors alike.
Located on the Arabian Sea, Mumbai is a huge city nearby some of the most beautiful places on the western coast of India. Because of this, Mumbai is the perfect place to start out on a beautiful trip to India.
3.Where Vada Pav beats Mc Donalds..
Mumbai is one of those cities that worship the street food. From the delicious chat to the pani puri at the corner of the street and of course the mouth watering and spicy Vada Pav is the biggest threat to the fancy burgers and pizzas. A sev puri is all you need for your 4 p.m. hunger pang and you always have space in your stomach for a couple of pani puris after every meal. And not to forget, you can never say no to the pav bhaji and bhel puris at the local chaat shop. With the stalls and dhaabas that are open all night long, you don’t have to worry if you are hungry at 3 in the night. You know you’ll have your very own tikkiwala to serve you hot and spicy chat just down the street. You can always count on them!
4. National Park, one of the world’s most visited parks at the center of the city…
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park, is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world with 2 million visitors every year. It is spread across a region of over 104 sq. kms. Popular attractions here are the 2,400 years old Kanheri Caves sculpted out of the rocky cliffs, the lion and tiger safari, boating at the lake and the toy train ride. Mumbai is the only city in the world to have a fully functioning national park with freely roaming tigers and other carnivores within city limits.
5. A comparatively safer city that never sleeps and offers an amazing night life…
We need not mention that Mumbai never sleeps. Even if it is 1 in the night, you will still find yourself stuck in the traffic. You won’t have trouble getting an auto at 11 in the night and the last local to your house will make sure that you get the cheapest ride home. From intimate bars to high class lounges and cultural performances, Mumbai has a wide variety of options to make sure that you never get bored. With lots of trendy bars in and around Bandra, as well as in south Mumbai and Colaba, Mumbai’s night life is worth experiencing. People might complain about the overcrowded public places in Mumbai, but on a positive side, it is far better than the isolated places where women are afraid to step out.
6. A beach to suit your mood
A walk down Marine Drive as you feel the cool breeze brushing your hair or your favourite chaat at Juhu Chowpati or a family picnic to Aksa beach is outstanding! You have multiple options to spend a weekend with your loved ones. While Marine Drive gives you an overdose of PDA (Public Display of Affection!), you can still find your corner somewhere to indulge in some deep thinking or a peaceful time all by yourself.😍😍
7. Stock exchange market…
Economic hub of India
Mumbai isn’t just the wealthiest city in the country, but among the wealthiest globally. It is where the headquarters of multiple financial institutions are located – from the Bombay Stock Exchange, Reserve Bank of India, National Stock Exchange, and the Mint, to Indian business giants such as the Tata Group, Aditya Birla Group, Essel Group and Reliance Industries.
8. World’s most expensive house is in Mumbai…
Antilia, Mukesh Ambani’s 27-story skyscraper is cited as the world’s most expensive house, valued at almost $1 billion. The business tycoon moved into the 400,000 square feet mansion in 2012 with his wife and three children.
9. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is made up of cement and steel wire equal to the girth of the earth
Officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, it has a length of around 5.6 kms. It was made with 90,000 tonnes of cement and steel wire equal to the earth’s girth.
10. Mumbai houses the Asia’s largest slum – Dharavi…
While Mumbai may be the wealthiest city in the country, it also houses the Asia’s largest slum – Dharavi. Slums are temporary settlements with makeshift houses for the poor, homeless to live.
The fact that the city of Mumbai brings opposites together is what makes it beautiful. Rich and poor, nature and human-made, mountains and the sea, and so on. Make sure you take the time to visit this lovely city!
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