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Yeh hai Bombay meri jaan
Mumbai, Bombay, Bambai...The financial , entertainment , cultural and commercial capital of the state of Maharashtra, is the stuff dreams are made of, so no wonder It's aptly called the City of Dreams.
Officially renamed Mumbai from Bombay in 1995, the name is believed to originate from Goddess Mumba Devi ( KulDevi ) and Ayi meaning mother in Marathi, who protects and blesses this city originally consisting of 7 islands in the Arabian Sea.
These 7 islands were given in dowry by the Portuguese to the English King Charles II on his marriage to Catherine of Braganza.
Lying on the western coast of India , Mumbai became the Capital of the state of Maharashtra on its formation in 1960.
With a GDP of 6.16 % it is rightly considered to be the hub of business and commerce.
It is also home to innumerable MultiNational Companies having their headquarters here as also being a centre of scientific and nuclear institutions.
It has thousands of commercial establishments employing lakhs of people.
It is the second most populated city in India and the 7th in the whole world.
Population of Mumbai as per 2011 census was 1.25 crores and consequently it is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Languages spoken here are Marathi ( The State language ) , Hindi, English ( language of Commerce ) and Gujarati .
It would be totally correct to say that Mumbai ( along with its suburbs ) is a very popular tourist attraction due to its varied history, culture, architecture, commercial and cosmopolitan vibe. It has scores and scores of tourist places that cater to thousands of tourists every year.
Following is a comprehensive list of the tourist spots and cultural activities that are a must-see.( Absolutely not to be missed )
The Gateway of India
Source - planetware.com
The Taj Mahal Palace hotel
Flora Fountain
Asiatic Society of India
Haji Ali Dargah
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
Mount Mary Church and Fair
Shri Mahalakshmi Temple
Source- mumbaicity.gov.in
Esselworld Theme park
Water World
National Gallery of Modern Art
Jijamata Udyan
CST
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Bandra Fair
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
The Elephanta Caves and Festival
Marine Drive ( Queen's necklace )
Source - dna.india
19. Bandra Worli Sealink
ISKCON temple
Taraporewala Aquarium
Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Zoo
Colaba Causeway Market
Worli Seaface
Bandra Bandstand
Hanging Gardens
Shivaji Park
Goregaon Film City
Chota Kashmir
Source - mumbaisuburban.gov.in
30. Nehru Science Center
31. Chowpatty
Aksa Beach
Versova Beach
Madh Island
Powai Lake
Prithvi Theatre
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Snow World
Kanheri Caves
Mahakali Caves
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
Mumba Devi Temple
Fire Temple
Lalbagcha Raja
Chor Bazaar
Zaveri Bazaar
Fashion Street
Red Carpet Wax Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Kamla Nehru Park
Cafe Leopold
Dhobi Ghat
Dharavi Slums
MahaLakshmi Racecourse
Hakone Entertainment center
Janjira Fort
Worli Fort
Boot House
Walkeshwar Temple
Mantralaya
BKC
Juhu Beach
Apart from these, there are numerous Malls, Shopping complexes ,Theatres, Iconic cinema halls , Museums , Film and TV studios,
Art galleries, Temples, Mosques, Vihars, Churches, Gurudwaras, Roadside eateries , 5 - 7 star Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Night clubs, Gardens, Parks, Colleges , Lakes, Dams , Beaches , Spas, Celebrity houses, Yoga Ashrams to add to your itinerary.
In a nutshell, Fulfill your dream of visiting Mumbai at least once in a lifetime. It will stay in your heart forever.
