Location: Mumbai

MUMBAI

Capital City Of Maharashra.

Welcome to AAMCHI MUMBAI

The city of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra. There is no doubt that Mumbai is known as the capital city of India. It is the country’s principal financial and communications center. The city has the largest and busiest port handling India’s foreign trade and a major international airport. The largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees every day. The description of Mumbai/Bombay cannot be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi blockbusters every year.
Where is Mumbai? Mumbai (Bombay) lies on the western coast of India. It is a group of seven islands in the Arabian Sea which lies off the northern Konkan coast in the west of Maharashtra state in India. These seven islands which were once separated by creeks and channels were filled and bridged over the years by the inhabitants.

History of Mumbai-Bombay-Bambai
In 1661, King Charles II of England married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal, and as part of the dowry, he received “Bombay” which is today known as Mumbai. Later in 1668, it was handed over to the East India Company. In 1858 the administration of the country was taken over by the Queen of England, Queen Victoria, from the East India Company. A viceroy was appointed to rule India in the name of the Queen. Bombay came under the direct rule of the British in 1861. The first railway line in India was started between Bombay (VT) and Thane in 1861. In 1864, a modern water supply was started in Bombay (Mumbai) and in 1885, Bombay was lit with gas.
Mahatma Gandhi’s joining Indian politics in 1920 was a turning point in the political destiny of India which led to the Independence of India from British rule. Bombay (Mumbai) had an active role to play in this event. The climate of Mumbai Most of the year, Mumbai’s climate is warm and humid. Between November and February, the skies are clear, and the temperature is cooler. From March the temperature becomes warm and humid till mid-June, the beginning of the monsoon.During the monsoon, there are torrential rains, sometimes causing the flooding of major roads and streets of Mumbai. The average rainfall which is brought by the southwest monsoon winds in Mumbai is 180 millimeters. The monsoon ends at the end of September. October is comparatively hot and humid.
Mumbai- A Melting Pot The total population of Mumbai is about 10 million. It is still growing. Mumbai provides countless opportunities to realize one’s dreams. Hence, people from all over India, belonging to different cultures come here to realize their dreams. Mumbai has become the melting pot of all Indian cultures. This is the reason Mumbai has a truly cosmopolitan population bustling with activity. Its film industry “Bollywood” also draws a number of youths with tinsel dreams to Mumbai. Being a major financial center people from all over the world come here for business opportunities. This has made Mumbai a major international city.

Places of Interest:
Gateway of India: A prominent landmark of Mumbai, was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Prince of Wales Museum: Built in Indo-Saracenic style with an imposing dome, it is named after king George V, who, as Prince of Wales laid its foundation stone in 1905. Taraporewala Aquarium: Located near the end of Marine Drive, has an exotic collection of marine and freshwater fish.
Mani Bhavan: The home where Mahatma Gandhi often stayed when he visited Mumbai, is today preserved as a national memorial. It has an extensive library of books, photographs, and personal possessions. The Gardens: The famous gardens of Mumbai, Hanging Garden, laid out on top of the water reservoir, and Kamala Nehru Park, a children’s park overlooking the back bay and Marine Drive. The flower clock is a unique piece in the garden.
Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan or Queens Garden comprises cultural and historical exhibits in its museum. It is a beautiful garden with a zoo with a large variety of animals, birds, and reptiles.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) : Built-in 1988, a stunning combination of Gothic and Indian styles of architecture, it is one of the finest railway stations in the world. Nehru Planetarium and Nehru Science Centre: A wonderland of science – for children.
Marine Drive: A promenade whose dazzling lights in the evening have earned it the name – Queen’s necklace. Religious Places: Walkeshwar Temple, on Walkeshwar road close to Malabar Hill, is associated with the Hindu epic Ramayana. Mahalakshmi Temple in Breach Candy. Mumabadevi Temple was built in honor of the Goddess Mumbadevi. Surya Narayan Temple, built in 1899, is dedicated to the Sun God. The Jain Temple on Malabar Hill was constructed1903 by the Shwetambar Jain sect.
 Mahim Shrine is dedicated to the Muslim Saint Makhtum Fakih Ali Paru. St. Thomas Cathedral, built in the 17th century, has exquisite stained glass windows. Afghan Church, built in 1847 as a memorial to those who fell in the First Afghan War, has wide Gothic arches and beautiful stained glass windows. Synagogues – Shaar Harahmeno (the Gate of Mercy) was completed in 1796, and the other in 1847. Hutatma Chowk (Flora Fountain): Mumbai’s ‘Picadilly Circus’ was erected in 1869. The Beaches: Juhu Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Mumbai. Versova (29 km), Erangal (45 km), Madh Marve (38 km), and Manori (40 km) are popular with the people of Mumbai.

Excursions:

Elephanta Caves (9 km) across the sea is a tiny island, also known as Gharapuri. The island has 7th century rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Shiva. The Maheshmurti panel, in which Shiva is shown as Creation, Protector and Destroyer, is its main attraction. Kanheri Caves (42 km): One of the largest caves.

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