Financial capital of India, Mumbai is a metropolitan city of India. Mumbai is also the dream city for many youngsters in India who wants to be a part of the Hindi film industry as it is the home Bollywood. Located on the western coast on the Arabian Sea, Mumbai is an island city. Originally, there were seven islands on the Konkan coastline which gradually came together to make this large island called Mumbai. Initially Mumbai was called Bombay and later it got its name after the Mumba Devi, a Hindu Goddess worshipped by the native of Bombay. Mumbai is one of the major port cities of India and has headquarters of big corporate houses of India.  

Mumbai is to India what New York is to United States of America.  People are always in hurry and time is money for them, still they make time for socializing and festivities.  While on Mumbai travel, you will be amazed at the energy and pace of the people and the city. Mumbai is a city which never sleeps. Many people here are immigrants and they are here to earn a living. Due to this it has become a cosmopolitan city. Mumbai has become a melting pot of various different cultures from different regions of India and thus offers many tastes and cuisines. You can see people of different castes and religions celebrating festivals of different communities with equal fervor.

There are many sightseeing places in Mumbai which you should not miss on your Mumbai travel. As the city has a long and interesting history, there are many historical monuments of national fame sharing space with the modern structures of the city. These historical monuments include Prince of Wales Museum, Fort St. George, Gateway of India, CST terminus (Victoria terminus), Police Headquarters.

Besides these, there are many other famous attractions in Mumbai. Mumbai is an island city; you will love to spend time at its gorgeous beaches like Juhu, Chowpatty, Marine Drive and many others. Mumbai is the city of art and culture lovers and there are many museums and galleries. Zoo, parks, gardens, temples and many other great attractions make it a favorite destination for spending vacations. Mumbai travel guide is the great source of information to know about Mumbai.