Often referred to as "The City Of Dreams" or "The City That Never Sleeps". Mumbai is India's own New York City, bustling day and night with life. With a mix of cultures and a vibrant economy, Mumbai offers visitors unique sights as well as a taste of the world's most prolific film industry.

Once a collection of fishing villages, Mumbai has grown to become one of the most populous cities in the world and the financial capital of India. It has the highest GDP among all the cities in southwest and central Asia. It is also the most developed city in India, though one still with many citizens living in slums. The name Mumbai originates from the Hindu goddess "Mumba Devi". Formerly known as Bombay owing to Portugal's influence, many residents still refer to the city by its prior name. Mumbai is also known as "The City Of Seven Islands" because in earlier times the city comprised seven separate islands – Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Little Colaba, Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli. Joined together by a massive land reclamation project, these islands together form today's bustling metropolis.

A city of islands means an abundance of beaches. Mumbai's beaches can be categorized into two groups: popular and crowded or serene and secluded. The popular spots – Juhu beach, Chowpatty, Gorai beach, Band Stand, Worli Sea Faceand Carter Road- are packed to the hilt throughout the year and best avoided. The quieter locations- Manori beach, Anjuna beach, Rajodi beach, Aksa beach, Silver beach, Marve beach – can be visited all alone and explored.

Marine Drive is a beach known as "the Queen's Necklace" because it garlands the city like a necklace. Huge crowds from all over flock to the Arabian Sea every day and a walk along the promenade of Marine Drive will give you a view of the diverse culture of the city. This beach that is a study in juxtaposition, crowded yet serene, happening yet peaceful and noisy yet tranquil. Hence, it cannot fall into either of the two categories above and has to have a standing of its own.

Visit the six century old temple of the city's namesake goddess Mumbadevi Temple, and then explore the Zaveri Bazaar, a maze of gem shops and jewelers. Take a ferry from Gateway of India to explore the Elephanta Caves' ancient carvings and drawings. Sail on a yacht in the Arabian Sea from the Royal Bombay Yacht Club. Check out the pre-independence era Afghan Church, built by the British in memory of soldiers who died in the first Afghan War. Learn about the history of the common red "BEST" buses at the BEST Museum in Wadala. Have a wish granted by Ganesh at Siddhivinayak Temple, one of the most famous temples of Mumbai. Horse race enthusiasts can place their bets at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Awe at Mumbai's economic power and history at the Reserve Bank of India Museum. Or escape the hustle-bustle of the city with a mini-Anapanaclass at the Buddhist Global Vipassana Pagoda.