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India's financial capital, built on reclaimed land
Mumbai Travel Guide
Mumbai is seven former islands joined by centuries of land reclamation — colonial Gothic architecture, Bollywood, and India's busiest coastline in one city.
Top attractions
- Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel beside it
- Elephanta Caves by ferry
- Marine Drive at sunset
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST), a UNESCO site
- Colaba Causeway for shopping
Culture
Mumbai runs on its local train network and its film industry in equal measure — Bollywood studio tours and Film City visits are a genuine tourist draw.
Local food
Vada pav, pav bhaji, and Mumbai's famous dabbawala-delivered lunches — plus some of India's best Irani cafés (Britannia & Co., Kyani & Co.).
Best time to visit
November to February — avoid the June–September monsoon unless you specifically want to see the city in rain.