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Mumbai: the city born from seven islands
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India's economic capital and the home of Bollywood, Mumbai pulses along the Arabian Sea. In the south, the tip of Colaba gathers the major monuments, its markets and legendary cafés, while the Fort district lines up colonial buildings, bookshops and galleries, especially around Kala Ghoda. The Marine Drive seafront, nicknamed the Queen's Necklace for its nighttime lights, invites strolls facing the waves. Further north, Bandra West is the hip neighbourhood, full of cafés, street-art murals and nightlife. Highlights include photographing the Gateway of India, boating out to the Elephanta Caves, browsing the Colaba Causeway markets and admiring the Victorian architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji station.
Chhatrapati Shivaji station hosted the closing “Jai Ho” dance of Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008).
Mumbai grew from seven islands handed to England in 1661 in Catherine of Braganza's dowry, then joined by landfill into the 19th century.
Behind the Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba, Bademiya has grilled its kebabs since 1946, serving until 3 a.m.
The best time to visit Mumbai runs from November to February, when the climate is dry and milder; the monsoon, from June to September, brings heavy rain, and the pre-monsoon period is sweltering. To get around, the local suburban trains are fast but packed; black-and-yellow taxis, rickshaws (mostly in the north) and ride-hailing apps round out the options. One tip: start sightseeing early to beat the heat and crowds, and book the Elephanta crossing in the morning. On connectivity, 4G/5G mobile coverage is dense citywide and speeds are generally good; wifi is widespread in hotels, cafés and malls, more patchy on the streets and trains.