Mumbai is the financial capital of India where the seeds of dreams are sown, the dream to make big in its film industry that churns hundreds of movies each year to for cinema buffs. Regarded as industrial capital of the country this city that was built by the Britishers reminds you of the nineteenth century industrial city of Britain. It is said that Mumbai city never sleeps and all this is said because of its happening nightlife, busy streets and hosts of markets t o keep you busy all the day. In case you plan to visit Mumbai then the ideal time to visit it is from September to April when the weather is cool. People come to this city with big dreams in their eyes of making big out here and as a result it has earned the title of New York of India. This city has witnessed a number of people make big out here. You would be amazed to know that the Portuguese gave Mumbai in form of dowry to Charles II of Britain when he married Catherine and later on it was given on lease to the East India Company that invited people to settle out there. Mumbai is regarded as a city of migrants where people from various ethnicities came and settled down hence imparting a multi cultural and multi lingual flavor to the city. This cosmopolitan city of India is home to more than thirteen million people with great contrast in the manner in which people reside here. The biggest attractions on Mumbai roads are its Double Decker buses and Fiat taxis which lends an old flavor to this bustling city. From Gateway of India you can go the Elephanta Island which is a UNESCO world heritage site and get to see some of the magnificent rock cut temples and caves dating back to the sixth century. Other place of interest that you can visit in Bombay is Kanheri Caves in Borivili that is famous for its rock carvings, Portuguese Forts in Bassein and Muslim Forts in Bassein. What drives people to Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is its film industry that is even called Bollywood deriving its famous name from Hollywood of U.S. Till 1996 it was named Bombay meaning good bay and later on changed to Mumbai taking its name from Mumbadevi who is the goddess of the Koli fisherman tribe. By 2015 it is expected to emerge as the second largest metro in the world. If in Mumbai you cannot miss the authentic Bombay food that comprises of Bhelpuri, Vada Pav, Dhabeli, Panipuri and Masala Papad. Also if you want to see the real Mumbai then you definitely need to travel on its local trains that is the lifeline of the city and its two floor double decker buses that would leave you spellbound. Welcome to Travelling2peru.com (Leaders in Peruvian tourism, Machu Picchu and Cusco Tours) International posts, dedicated to all travellers who wish to travel around the world. For more information visit Cusco Peru is one of the most interesting countries to visit in south America, we invite you to enjoy it, for more information visit Peru Tourism
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