Mumbai – The City of Seven Islands

Mumbai, also known as the ‘City of Seven Islands’ is a group of several small islands namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel and Matunga-Sion. Mumbai got its name changed from Bombay back the year 1995. The city has been rich in history through the rule of Emperor Ashoka, the Portugeuse, the British, and continues to impress post-independence.

Apart from these factors, Mumbai being rich in its historical aspects has many monuments that have been standing throughout the city, since decades. Surprisingly, many of the historical landmarks of Mumbai are still in use by the Government, for the same function that they were built for. All these places are preserved very well and are widely visited by the tourists.

There are several travel portals which plan your holidays, which make sure that you get to visit these age old places and experience the real Bombay, before it ever became Mumbai. The major attractions of the city include places like the Gateway of India, the Asiatic Library, Mumbai High Court, Flora Fountain and also the most famous Victoria Terminus, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Mumbai is well known as the city of dreams. It experiences a large inflow of tourists throughout the year for sightseeing and pilgrimages. People also come to this city in search of employment opportunities. The city is the home to quite a few millionaires, living in stretches from the posh areas of Cuff Parade to the beautiful beaches of Juhu, and scattered throughout the city.

So the next time you visit this city of dreams, make sure you make the most of it and absorb yourself in its glory.