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Start Point for Deccan Odyssey.
Leaves Mumbai CST every Wednesday Evening 16:40 hrs |
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| Welcome to the city that never sleeps! Pulsating,
Alive, On the Move, Vibrant, Fun -- this is Mumbai or as it is still frequently
referred to -- Bombay. The most modern city in India, it captures the spirit of
the changing pace set by liberalization and modernisation. |
| Once a cluster of seven islands, Mumbai was presented to King Charles II in 1661
as part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of
Portugal. |
| Over the years, as colonialism gave way to independence, Mumbai has transformed
itself into an entity with thriving markets, business houses and many different
communities reflecting a cosmopolitan and trendy atmosphere rarely seen
elsewhere. On the surface, it represents the ever-changing face of today's
India -- the old coupled with the dynamic new, and yet at its very core, the
heart of the city is steeped in Indian customs and values. |
| It is the capital of Maharashtra state, and its official language is Marathi
although English and Hindi are widely spoken and understood. The fast-paced
life has given rise to hordes of "fast-food outlets" on almost every road,
offering lip-smacking choices of Mumbai's very own pau bhaji, bhel puri and
kababs. There is no dearth, though, of multi-culinary delicacies dished out in
posh restaurants by expert chefs. Mumbai is a shopper's delight with bargain
buys, exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars. This busy city is
also the hub of a thriving cultural life, with a constant stream of
performances in music, dance and drama. The seat of the Hindi film industry,
known locally as Bollywood, it produces the largest number of films in the
world. Mumbai caters to the adventurous and the romantic through its sporting
activities, nightclubs, pubs, theatres, beaches and restaurants. Old and new,
rich and poor, classical and modern -- its all here for you to savour and
enjoy! |
 Retreat into time : view this
article on Mumbai
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