Mumbai, the city of dreams, is the
capital of Maharashtra. It is the most populous and the
wealthiest city in India. Lying on the west coast
of India, it is also one of the busiest ports of India. Originally constituted
of seven islands, present land of Mumbai is an outcome of Hornby
Vellard project of mid 18th century which reclaimed
the area between the islands from the sea.
Mumbai derives its name from ‘Mumba’ and ‘Aai’. ‘Mumba’ is the name
of the Hindu goddess ‘Mumbadevi’ and
meaning of ‘Aai’ in Marathi language is mother.
The city has been variously referred to as Manbai, Bombaim,
Tana-Maiambu, Boon Bay and Bon Bahia by 16th and
17th century writers. It is believed that the Portuguese name ‘Bombaim’,
which means ‘good bay’, has been anglicised as Bombay by British. The city was
renamed as Mumbai in 1995. The renaming was a result of a movement that was
directed to strengthen Marathi identity. However, the city is still largely
known as Bombay despite official name change.
Crowned as
commercial capital of India, Mumbai city has immense potential of fulfilling
dreams of higher standards of living. Along with business and job opportunities
in all sectors, Mumbai is also the seat of film and television industry. These
are the reason as to why Mumbai attracts people from all corners of India and
from all economic strata. People turn to Mumbai with lofty dreams of successful
life in their eyes. Glamour world of Mumbai alone is a huge attraction among
youngsters who crave for a shimmery and glittery life of ‘stars’. This
immigration has made Mumbai a melting pot of diverse communities and cultures
of India. This also imparts Mumbai its electric and cosmopolitan nature making
the city as one which never sleeps. Contrasting to wealth of the city, not to
forget, Mumbai also houses Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi. Cheap flights to mumbai from Miami and Miami to Mumbai flights in lowest airfare .
Mumbai is
known for its fast-pace life. Juhu, chowpatty, marine drive, local trains,
vada-pav, bhelpuri, pav bhaji and film stars are the identity of the city for
visitors. For the tourism purpose there is so much to see in this city. From Colonial buildings, Museums and galleries to
beaches, from rock cut caves to Zoos, parks and gardens, from Markets and malls to religious places, the city offers great
wandering experience. Beaches,
nightclubs, pubs, sporting activities, theatres and restaurants everything is here
to have a fun filled time.
