The city of Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is the capital of the state of Maharashtra in Western India. It is most populated city in India and is the 5th most populated city in the world. It is also the financial, entertainment and commercial capital of India and the Indian stock market functions out of Mumbai. Many tourists from around the world, who go to tour India, visit this city. It is a part of the itinerary of most 'tours India' packages. The city was once an important port in the Indian British Empire and the English developed the commercial sector of the city. It is also the richest city in the country and many prominent businessmen and personalities live in the city of Mumbai.
The city of Mumbai is truly a world and is one of the prominent urban centers of our planet. People from many different countries belonging to different caste, creed, sex, religion, ethnicity and religion, live and work in this city and contribute to its culture and lifestyle. It is truly a cosmopolitan city and the people of Mumbai are very arm and hospitable to tourists. Many India travel packages include this amazing city and it is visited by many tourists during their India tour. In fact, many of the prominent travel agencies of the country, offering travel India packages, are located in Mumbai.
The different tourist attractions of the city include the Gateway of India, which was constructed by the British in 1911 and is regarded as one of the symbols of modern India. It has a design which is influenced by both Hindu and Islamic architectural designs and is resembles the famous India Gate of Delhi. It is visited by many people during their India tours. The shrine of the Sufi saint, Haji Ali, is another tourist attraction of the city. It is located on an islet and one can have a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea from this place. You can easily get an India tour package that included this place.
There are many other places in and around the city of Mumbai, which are popular with the tourists. Film city is one such place; it is a famous studio where majority of Indian films are shot. The Indian film industry, known as Bollywood, produces the highest number of films in a year and is popular around the world. Most of the Indian film stars live in Mumbai. Situated at a distance of 10 kms from the city of Mumbai, are the famous Elephanta Caves. These caves have many structures dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. They are popular with tourists who go on India tours and are included in India tour packages.
Antilla, the most expensive house in the world built by one of the richest man in the world, Mukesh Ambani, lies in the city of Mumbai. The house cost him more than 1.8 billion dollars and is now a popular destination for people who go on India tours. People can only have a glance at the massive structure from a distance.
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