Welcome to Island City of Mumbai

Mumbai is a city that never sleeps! Mumbai is pulsating, alive, on the move, vibrant and full of fun. It was formerly called Bombay, the most modern city in India. It is a city of pace, colored with liberalization. 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.

Mumbai being 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. Currently Mumbai is an entity with thriving markets, business houses and many different communities reflecting a cosmopolitan and trendy atmosphere. It represents the progressive face of India with the heart of the city steeped in Indian customs and values.

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 internationally 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 - it’s all here for you to savor and enjoy! (Courtesy MTDC Website)