Mumbai is best known for
Mumbai is synonymous with Mayanagri or the 'City of Dreams' not just for
the people of India. People from all walk of life flock to the city every day to
earn a living. Mumbai is the heartbeat of all Mumbaikars no matter where
they settle. some of Asia's biggest slums as well as the world's most
expensive homes along with the largest tropical forest in an urban area, the
city truly mirrors the diversity that India is known for. Mumbai is the capital
of the state of Maharashtra and is the most populous city in India. The city's
change in name did not alter the feelings Mumbaikars have for this place.
Mumbai is the city that never sleeps and that comes as no surprise
because there's so much to do here.
Mumbai is Famous For:
1. Gateway of India
Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the
Mumbai harbor that is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba
district. Gateway of India is constituted of a large arch, with a height
of 26m and is done in Indo-Saracenic style. However, if one looks
closely, traces of Muslim architectural styles can also be seen in the
edifice. Another top attraction in Mumbai, Elephant Caves are located
close to the Gateway of India, and tourists can travel on motorboats
to reach there.
2. Film City
The Hindi movie industry, popularly known as 'Bollywood' is the
largest producer of movies in the world. Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh
Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, and King
Khan aka Shah Rukh Khan is some of the iconic film stars residing in
Mumbai.
3. Elephanta caves
Welcome to Elephanta Caves, tucked away in a desolate island
locally called Gharapuri (city of caves) 10 kilometers east of the
Gateway of India. Through the 19th and 20th Centuries, historians
and scholars have been in two minds about their exact period of
origin.