A real multifaceted miracle is the capital of the mysterious India - Bombay. Today the city is called Mumbai. Its streets are filled with people of different religions and wealth, and the Bollywood dream attracts a million Indians to the capital. Unheard-of luxury here borders on the appalling poverty of the slums, so Bombay is rightfully considered a city of contrasts.
Modern Bombay
Bombay itself is more reminiscent of a 19th-century city than a resort destination on the Arabian Sea coast. Its houses and buildings are designed in the style of the Victorian era and are located next to the latest buildings of modern architecture. In the southern quarters there are skyscrapers of companies, luxury hotels, and picturesque villas of the rich. This area was even nicknamed “Indian Manhattan.” Bombay has a large number of luxurious and picturesque villas for wealthy people and celebrities.
Bombay is the most interesting Indian city. It has the status of an economic free zone and is a center for the diamond trade. This treasure of India has been traded here for many centuries. Also, the Indian capital is the main financial center of the country. Banks, offices of major monopolies and transnational corporations, India's main film studio, and the largest Indian port are concentrated here.
As for the cultural life of the capital, in Bombay it is very diverse. Exhibitions of famous expositions from various museums, as well as works of contemporary artists, concerts of stars and theatrical performances are constantly held here. Bombay has a large number of different galleries and theaters, which is why the city is often called the “Paris of Asia”.
Despite the fact that the population of the state in which Bombay is located speaks Marathi, the language of communication is English. In the capital of India, it is the main one for all civil servants, businessmen and clerks. Today the city is inhabited by various people from religious and ethnic groups, giving Bombay a special Indian flavor with its diversity of nationalities.
History of development
In ancient times, on the site of luxurious Bombay there were only swampy islands. The few peasants living here made their living by fishing and extracting juice from palm trees. In the 16th century, the islands were transferred to Portugal, which began to actively develop the territory. The lands were then given, along with a dowry, to Catherine de Braganza, who married King Charles II of England.
In the 18th century, the construction of the Bombay fortress was completed, which a hundred years later was united with the islands, marking the beginning of the rapid development of a large industrial city. The walls of the fortress were dismantled in 1864.
Today the city is located on seven islands and is called the “Gateway to India”. Founded by the British, it attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. Bombay has unique attractions that reflect the culture of ancient India - Hindu temple complexes and caves on Elephanta Island, ancient mosques and temples in the city center.
Also worth a visit are the Prince of Wales Museum, the capital's railway station, the Gateway of India memorial, the Raj Massif, Colaba and the bustling Crawford Indian Market. Rudyard Kipling himself, who lived nearby as a child, loved to stroll through the market. Among the most beautiful colonial buildings, the buildings of the University and the Supreme Court stand out.
There are also many exciting and interesting places in the nearby suburbs of Bombay. Some of them are a national park in the vicinity of the capital and the cave Buddhist monastery of Katheri. For everyone who wants to fully immerse themselves in the true Indian exoticism, these places will be an excellent holiday solution in India.
Which areas to visit?
Every tourist who comes to Bombay becomes interested in the Colaba area. This is where hotels of various levels, restaurants, Indian shops and restaurants are located. Nearby is the port and the Gateway of India memorial, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the five-star Taj Mahal hotel complex. The British Prince's Museum is adjacent to an art gallery, where various exhibitions are constantly held.
The business district contains an Armenian church and interesting colonial-era buildings. Many buildings were erected here at the beginning of the 19th century. The city massif is interesting for the Municipality building, which has an extensive library, as well as the Mint. The facade of the old Mint is made in a very interesting style. All buildings in the business district have a certain transport connection to the port, pier and warehouses.
One of the best places for exciting walks is Marine Drive. It houses the world famous Taraporewala Aquarium. Here you can see a large number of representatives of the marine world. The promenade leads to Chowpatty Beach and Malabar Hill, where Bombay's richest people live. There is an interesting monument to Maratha leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak on the beach, and the governor's residence is located on Malabar Hill. The hill is crowned by a reservoir of water, at the top of which there are “hanging gardens” with bushes in the shape of animals. Nearby, hidden behind the foliage are the “Towers of Silence” - very interesting Persian structures. A popular picturesque park is located nearby. It offers a magnificent and impressive view of the entire Bombay from the hill. At the foot of the hill is the Hindu temple of Mahalakshmi, which is dedicated to one of the goddesses of India.
Also interesting to visit will be Chor Bazaar - the so-called “thieves' market”, where they sell ancient antiquities, items made of metal, leather, ivory and wood. Here you can buy many unique antiques.
Sights of Bombay
Gateway to India
The city is famous for its architectural monuments and attractions. The Gateway to India structure was installed at the former sea pier. It was this arch that immediately caught the eye of guests arriving in India. The structure was erected in honor of the arrival of the British ruler George V. British troops left India through these stone gates.
An eternal flame burns at the basalt memorial, and the names of soldiers are carved on the walls of the triumphal arch. Opposite the Gate is a park with a statue of the king who founded the Maratha Empire. Currently, the Gate is a symbol of India and a monument to the past colonial era.
Prince of Wales Museum
The complex is located next to the Gateway of India. The museum was erected in honor of the future British king George V. The three-story building is made in the Saracen architectural style, and its roof is crowned with a large dome. The building also has balconies, tiled floors and other interesting features from the Mughal era.
The museum has more than 50 thousand interesting exhibits. There is a lot to see and be surprised by. Some galleries are dedicated to the god Krishna, others reflect Indian traditions and cultural features.
Victoria Station
The architecture of this building is unique and inimitable. The station impresses with its majestic appearance, high arches, stone curbs and graceful columns. Today it is the main railway station of which the capital is proud. The architect of the project was the British Frederick Stevens. Construction of the station took ten years.
The central dome of the building is crowned with a statue of a woman holding a torch and a wheel - symbols of progress. The station is decorated with several statues, and the central gate is decorated with figures of a tiger and a lion. The station premises are paved with tiles and decorated with carved wood and metal. The station is a cultural heritage of India and is included in the UNESCO list.
Elephanta Island
On one of the islands of the city harbor is the amazing Elephanta Island. The place attracts many tourists from all over the world. There are unique temple caves here, which can be reached by a small tram.
The main entrance of the temple complex leads to a large hall where a statue of the god Shiva is located. Along the island's tram road there are small shops selling souvenirs, drinks and food. There are three settlements on the island, one of which contains amazing temple caves that are definitely worth seeing. The unique temple complex will not leave you indifferent and will bring many interesting impressions.
Mani Bhavan Mansion
The house is located in the city center and is notable for its architecture and the visit of Mahatma Gandhi, who stayed in this mansion. It was this building that served as the headquarters of the Indian leader. The owner of the house was an associate of Gandhi, who subsequently donated the building to the National Gandhi Memorial Trust.
The city is proud of this house, as it was here that Mahatma Gandhi called on the Indian people to offer non-violent resistance to the British. At the entrance to the mansion there is a statue of the Indian leader of the liberation movement. The interior of the house has not changed since Gandhi stayed here. It was on the terrace of this mansion that he was arrested in 1932. Recently, American President Obama and his wife visited this museum.
Fountain Flora
An interesting composition of sculptures is located in the southern quarter on Martyrs' Square. The fountain itself depicts the Roman goddess Flora, and was erected in the 19th century. The fountain is made of a unique type of stone and includes various figures of mythical animals and representatives of the water world. Next to the fountain is a monument to the Martyrs who died for independence. Walking around Bombay and visiting the sights will leave a lasting pleasant impression.
Using the example of the largest slum of this city, Dharavi. More than a million people live on an area of 215 hectares (according to some sources, 3 million people live here), and there are also various social institutions and industries. A blogger who recently visited Mumbai talks about how life goes in this area.
Let's start from the very bottom. The poorest residents of Bombay live in tents. Tents are built near the sea or very close to the railways, where normal houses cannot be built. This is also where they cook, where they throw away garbage and wash dishes.
The life of such tents is short-lived, they are blown away by the wind, and they burn down when residents try to keep warm on a cold night.
In some places you can find entire blocks of rags, tarpaulins, and plywood.
A courtyard in one of the blocks of such slums.
Local residents.
Despite the dirt around, the residents themselves try to take care of themselves, their clothes are clean, everyone washes regularly, the girls dress up. If you meet them in another place, you wouldn’t even think that they could live in tents in the middle of a garbage dump.
They also try to maintain cleanliness in the dwellings themselves and the passages between them.
The main type of Bombay slums are these multi-storey houses made of metal sheets and plywood. It all starts with one-story houses, and then grows upward. I've seen 10-story slums!
On the left is one of the blocks
It is impossible to understand these houses. Nobody knows where one ends and the other begins. Of course, there are no addresses here and these houses are not on any map of the world.
Such slums are terribly picturesque!
Let's go inside. Narrow passages where it is sometimes difficult for two people to pass each other. Almost no sunlight gets here. Numerous stairs that lead to the upper floors.
Entrance to one of the dwellings. The home here is actually a bedroom-living room. They eat, cook, relieve themselves on the street.
Minor needs are relieved wherever necessary
Another type of slum is along railways.
They are built in close proximity to the railway.
Indian train is coming
Slum dwellers run off the tracks. I wonder if anyone keeps statistics on how many people die here under the wheels of a train?
The rails are often used as the only road to get out of the anthill of the slums.
Children play on the rails
The outskirts of the slums and the famous big pipe
Look how cozy it is!
One of the courtyards
The White house.
Some slums are located on the banks of rivers and canals. In ordinary cities, the proximity of a river or seashore is rather a plus. In India it's the other way around. Garbage is dumped into rivers, beaches are used as large toilets, so the poorest sections of society live on the banks.
Sometimes the river is not visible because everything is littered with garbage.
Please note that garbage here is thrown directly from the back door of one of the houses. That is, people could live on the banks of the canal, but they decided to live near a stinking garbage dump.
This is also a canal completely filled with garbage. Somewhere down there there is water flowing... The garbage is decomposing and rotting, the stench is terrible.
But people like it!
Here is such a resident. The monkey turned out to be evil and almost ate me!
Let's take a look inside the home. As you can see, it is very clean there.
Living room
Some houses house tailoring or food preparation businesses. Maybe your favorite jeans are made here somewhere!
Now the slums are being actively developed. Multi-storey buildings are being built in place of dilapidated houses, and overpasses are being made instead of narrow passages. So, soon you will only be able to see the famous slums of Bombay in old photographs.
Be sure to take a walk here
You will not regret.
I won't give bad advice.
Tomorrow Bombay will be like this!
01. In fact, this is the same city. According to one version ( Indian) the city was founded in 1507 under the name Mumbai, in honor of the Hindu goddess Mumba Devi. And then the Portuguese came and renamed it Bombain, something like a nice bay. When the Portuguese were replaced by the main local colonialists, the British, the name was adapted into the sonorous Bombay. For some reason, it was only in 1995 that local authorities decided to return the city’s historical (in their opinion) Name. And since then, Bombay has been officially called Mumbai. But, the usual Bombay ( on the first syllable) is still in use among both city residents and travelers from all over the world.
02. Such a nice view opens from the window of my hotel, where I got from the airport after about two hours of endless traffic jams... 
03. I admit, of all the cities in India that I have visited, Mumbai is perhaps the most interesting. 
04. Well, actually the pronoun “most” is applicable to many adjectives related to the description of Mumbai: The largest in India ( more than 22 million); Most businesslike ( read rich); The most contrasting ( frank poverty and no less frank wealth nearby); India's most cosmopolitan city (here is a real clash between West and East, Europe and Asia)...
05. It is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. 
06. So, somewhere over the horizon is Dubai...) By the way, it is from here that wooden cheap consumer goods come to Dubai Creek. 
07. The main calling card of Bombay, the royal gateway to India (and from India)...) The arch was laid in 1911 in honor of the visit of King George V, and through them the last British troops left India in 1948, after the country declared independence . 
08. I must admit that all the most interesting things in architecture were built during the period of English rule, approximately in the second half of the 19th-20th centuries. Here, near the arch, is the luxury hotel "Taj Mahal", built in 1903, and attacked by terrorists in 2008. 
09. Next to the historical one, a modern building was added already during the era of Indian independence (around the 70s of the 20th century).
10. The place is very popular among townspeople and numerous tourists. It is also popular among terrorists. Bloody terrorist attacks have occurred here several times. Now entry to the territory is limited by the need to undergo a personal search procedure (however, very formal).
11. From here you can go to the remote island of Elephanta ( where there are a lot of monkeys and caves, and no elephants at all).
12. Or take a ride along the coast on numerous walking trams. This is for those who have a lot of time. 
13. As for me, I chose a walk through the center of the historical city. 
14. There are many interesting colonial buildings built in the spirit of English neoclassical and neo-Gothic. 
15. Of course, there is also something like constructivism. 
16. Green Mumbi, Clean Mumbai. Green Mumbai, Clean Mumbai. Both of them are applicable, perhaps, only to the historical center of the city, and then with great reserve. 
17.Is it all because of traffic jams? Perhaps they really are fantastic here. Moscow in the mid-2000s is resting ( seems to be better today)... In general, the ecology is great! 
18. But there is a lot of greenery. 
19. For example, in the very center of the city, there is the so-called Oval Maidan, surrounded on all sides by pretty tropical vegetation, 
20. and very beautiful colonial buildings of the past. For example, the building of the Supreme Court of Maharashtra. 
21. Or the beautiful Rajabai Clock Tower, which is part of the University of Mumbai. 
22. And the Oval Maidan itself - 
23. This is a functioning field for the mega popular cricket in India ( colonial echoes),
24. and football. 
25. Photos from the past. Oval Maidan in 1875. When tropical trees were small.
(photo from the Internet)
26. When the trees grew, the beautiful historical buildings became barely visible... Part of the Mumbai University campus. 
27. Walking around the city, I was sincerely amazed by the diversity of colonial architecture. Literally every building is a masterpiece! 
28. The same cannot be said about local public transport. 
29. However, it depends on how you look at it...) 
30. And a little further, the legacy of independence?) 
31. I wonder what modern Indian cities would look like if India had not declared independence in 1947? 
32. It is clear that this is a trick question. But when you look at the colonial past and the relative present, the latter seems to be inferior to the former. 
33. St. Thomas Cathedral, 1718, by the way, 299 years old! Next year is the anniversary. 
34. Inside there are ceiling fans familiar to hot countries. Naturally this is a cathedral of the Church of England.
Mumbai is a major hub for international transport routes. The city has a deep natural harbour, being the largest port in western India. About half of India's passenger traffic passes through the passenger terminal. Mumbai, one of the most important economic and cultural centers in India, is a city of great contrasts, where luxury and wealth coexist with poverty. Modern neighborhoods are adjacent to slums - the northern areas of the city, which are considered breeding grounds for various diseases.
Compared to other cities in India, Mumbai has a relatively high standard of living and high business activity. Employment opportunities attract labor to the city from all over South Asia, apart from India itself.
Origin of the city's name
The name of the city of Mumbai comes from "Mumb", which is the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumba Devi and ai, which means "mother" in Marathi. In the 16th century, the Portuguese named this place "Bom Bai" or "Bom Beim", which means "good bay". Under British rule the word was anglicized into Bombay. The name was officially changed to Mumbai in 1995. The former name is still used by city residents and famous institutions, and is also popular in the West.
Geographical location
Mumbai is located at the mouth of the Ulhas River, occupying the islands of Bombay, Solsett and the adjacent coast. Mumbai is located at altitudes ranging from 10 to 15 meters above sea level. The northern part of Mumbai is hilly, with the city's highest point being 450 meters above sea level. The area of the city is 603.4 sq. km.
Within the city there are lakes: Tulsi, Vihar, Powai. The first two, located in Borivali National Park, supply part of the city with drinking water. There are three rivers in Mumbai that originate in the national park. There are mangrove swamps within the city boundaries. The coastline of the city is indented by numerous streams and bays. The soil in the city is mostly sandy due to the proximity of the sea; in the suburbs it is alluvial and clayey. The rocks are classified as black basalts. Mumbai is located in a seismic zone.
Climatic conditions
The city is located in the subequatorial zone. There are two distinct seasons: wet and dry. The rainy season lasts from June to November, with particularly intense monsoon rains occurring from June to September, causing high humidity in the city. The average temperature is about 30 °C, temperature fluctuations from 11 °C to 38 °C, record sharp changes were in 1962: 7.4 °C and 43 °C. The amount of annual precipitation is 2,200 mm. Especially a lot of precipitation fell in 1954 - 3,451.6 mm. The dry season from December to May is characterized by moderate humidity. Due to the predominance of the cold north wind, January and February are the coldest months; the absolute minimum in the city was +10 degrees.
Demography
Mumbai's population is more than 17 million people. The ratio of women to men is 811 to 1000. The larger number of men is explained by the influx of the male population from rural areas to the city to earn money. The literacy rate is 77%, which is higher than the national average. Among men, literacy is 82%, among women - 71.6%. By religion, people professing Hinduism make up 68% of the city's population, Muslims - 17%, Christians - 4% and Buddhists - 4%. In addition, followers of Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism and Judaism live in the city, and there are atheists. Mumbai uses the spoken form of Hindi (a mixture of Hindi, Marathi and English), but the official language of Maharashtra is Marathi. English is popular among the working intelligentsia. In the city you can also hear speech in Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, Nepali, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati.
City government
Mumbai is the capital of the state. It consists of two distinct districts - City and Suburbs, which also form two districts in the state of Maharashtra.
The city is governed by a municipal council, headed by a mayor, who performs purely nominal functions. The real executive power is concentrated in the hands of a commissioner appointed by the state government.
The municipal city council is responsible for the development of the city. Mumbai is divided into 23 city districts, headed by an assistant commissioner.
Crime among the population
Crime in Mumbai is moderate by Indian standards. In Mumbai, 27,577 cases were registered in 2004 (in 2001 - 30,991 cases), there was an 11% decrease in crime during this time. The city's main prison is Arthur Road. On November 27, 2008, riots and a chain of explosions began in Mumbai. There are victims.
Social and cultural life of the city, architecture, attractions
Mumbai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in India. European and Asian cultural traditions coexist in the city. There are many holidays and festivals of different ethnic groups and religions. The city's population takes part in them widely, often regardless of religion.
Mumbai has its own roadside fast food chain: Vada Pavs and Bhelpuri.
The city has many fans of Chinese and South Indian cuisine. The city is a mixture of international and Indian tastes in music, food, art.
In 2004, Mumbai received three awards from UNESCO for preserving national traditions. Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema. The first film was released in 1896. The city has a large number of cinemas, including the largest in Asia - the IMAX cinema, which shows new films from Bollywood and Hollywood.
In addition to cinema, many exhibitions are held in the city, and many plays are staged in theaters. The city has art galleries: the Jehangir Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Prince of Wales Museum, and others.
The oldest public library in the city is the Asiatic Society Library, built in 1833.
Bombay was actively built up during the period of British rule, in the second half of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its layout and development retain the features of colonial rule and social inequality. There are many buildings in the spirit of English neoclassical and neo-Gothic, as well as imitations of Indian architecture of the 15th-18th centuries (Gateway to India, Prince of Wales Museum). The city has many buildings in European and American styles. In the old business quarter there is the Armenian Church of St. Peter (XVIII century)
The center of the city around which Bombay (Mumbai) was formed is a former English fortress, a fort located in the southeastern part of Bombay Island. The area has a proper layout, wide streets, a lot of greenery. On the territory of the fort there are government offices, banks, shops, a university (1857), and offices of commercial and industrial companies.
To the north of the fort there are haphazardly built-up residential areas (the lower floors of the houses are occupied by shops and workshops) of the former “Black City”. Warehouses, docks, and piers stretch along the eastern shore of the island; branches of both railways connecting Bombay with the mainland also come here. Along the western coast of the island there are rich neighborhoods (villas, the governor's residence); in the Malabar Hill area there is the Hanging Garden Park. On an island off the western coast is located one of the symbols of Mumbai - the Haji Ali Mosque.
The semicircular Marine Drive skirts Back Bay in the south of the island. 8 km from Bombay - Elephanta Island (Gharapuri) with cave temples (dating back to the 8th century); in the largest of them there is a gigantic bust of the three-faced Shiva (about 6 m high; 8th century) and reliefs.
The city expands towards Solsett Island, and the official urban area (since 1950) stretches from south to north, from the fort to the town of Thane. In the northern part of Bombay there are the Trombay nuclear research center, the Institute of Technology (1961-1966, built with the help of the USSR), oil refineries, chemical plants, machine-building plants, and thermal power plants.
Education
There are public and private schools in Mumbai. Private schools base their policy on better education and provide good knowledge of the English language. Public schools educate the poor who cannot afford private schools. After ten years of study, students study for 2 years at colleges in 4 areas: art, commerce, science and law. This is accompanied by a vocational training course. All professional colleges in Mumbai are affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The university is one of the largest universities in the world. Mumbai has an Indian Institute of Technology and a Women's Education University.
Cricket is the most popular sport in the city, with many residents playing it. The city has two international cricket stadiums - Wankheed and Brabourne. Football is the second most popular sport.
Field hockey, tennis, badminton, billiards, golf, table tennis, and rugby are popular in the city. Equestrian sports are developed, and derbies are organized. Volleyball and basketball develop mainly in schools.
Mumbai is a city of many faiths. Jama Masjid is the oldest and largest mosque in the city.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) can rightfully be called a city of contrasts. In addition to being one of them, it also breaks records for the number of both rich and poor residents. Where Mumbai is located, there are areas with the most expensive real estate in the world, adjacent to slums. This city is the record holder for film production on the planet, but at the same time it is one of the leaders in crime rates.
Where is Mumbai?
Mumbai is an Indian metropolis located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, at the mouth of the river. Capital of the state of Maharashtra. Initially, the metropolis was built on seven islands: Colaba, Mazagaon, Little Colaba, Mahim, Wadala, Parel and which, due to dense urbanization, eventually became part of sushi. This happened in 1845 as a result of the reconstruction of the city, which began in 1817. Mumbai, including all its satellites, has more than 21 million inhabitants, which puts it in fifth place on the list of the largest metropolitan areas on the planet. Today, Mumbai consists of 7 administrative districts: North Central, Western Outskirts, Central Outskirts, Gulf Outskirts, North-West Mumbai. The city is also among the leaders. It is one of the world's trading centers, therefore, there is a high level of business activity and there are always many vacancies on the labor exchange. However, such a large working-age population allows employers to save money when hiring labor resources.
Mumbai for tourists
The city is visited annually by many tourists, including from Russia. Time in Mumbai differs from Moscow by 3 hours, so there may be difficulties with changing the time zone and acclimatization. It is also worth preparing for the dirt and low level of hygiene of the local residents. Where Mumbai is located, there is a danger of contracting an exotic disease. Therefore, upon arrival, it is recommended to undergo voluntary vaccination. In Mumbai (India) there are problems with drinking water, so you should only drink bottled water.
The city boasts four beaches. However, their condition leaves much to be desired, and not every visitor will risk pampering them. But this is a favorite vacation spot for local residents, where there is free entertainment.
Sights of Mumbai
The main visiting card of Bombay is the monumental arch of the Gateway to India. It is located on the outskirts of the Apollo Bunder Pier, on the border between the Arabian Sea and Colaba Harbour. The arch is made of basalt and is a popular place among tourists. The height of the monument is 26 meters. The arch was built to commemorate the visit of King and Queen Mary to India in 1911. On the sides of the arch there are two halls with a capacity of 600 people each. Local lovers often make dates near the Gate.
Another colorful place in Mumbai is the Victoria Terminus railway station. This is the largest railway transport hub in Asia, the main building of which is quite eccentric and is a symbiosis of Indian, Victorian and Islamic styles. The unique mixture of architectural solutions will not leave even the most experienced tourist indifferent.
Oddly enough, the landmark that is worth visiting to understand Mumbai (India) is the Taj Mahal. This is a five star hotel located very close to the Gateway of India. The building dates from 1903. Gustavo Eiffel even took part in the construction of the hotel. The seven-story building is made in European traditions, and the furniture and interior were brought from Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. The most memorable event for any Indian citizen took place at the hotel. It was here that Indian independence was declared in 1947.
Today it is a fashionable hotel with the best restaurants in Mumbai, which is loved by both the local elite and world politicians and movie and show business stars. At one time, such famous personalities as John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Bernard Shaw and others vacationed here.
Mumbai on the world map
Mumbai has taken its place on both the political and cultural maps of the world. This city is an example of how you can combine ancient traditions with modern ones. Where Mumbai is located, life is in full swing 24 hours a day. The Indian capital rightfully owns part of the world's cultural wealth, both material and in the form of preserved traditions.