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Mumbai was given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married Catherine. The group of seven island was leased to the East India Company who offered freedom of business and religion to persons who came and settled here.

Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came but soon a sizeable population began to thrive here. This was way back in the 17th century. Today also Mumbai is a city of migrants. People from all over the country have come and settled here. This gives the society of Mumbai a multi-lingual and multi-cultural colour.



Places of Interest in Mumbai: Gateway of India, Afghan Church, Chowpatty Beach, Haji Ali Mosque, Headquaters of Western Railways, High Court, Hutatmas Chowk, Jain Temple, Kamla Nehru Park, Mahalaxmi Temple, Mahatama Jyotiba Phule Market, Malabar Hill, Mani Bhawan, Nehru Planetarium, Rajabai Tower, Nehru Science Centre, Pherozsha Mehta Gardens, Race Course, Raudat Tajera. More

Excursions in Mumbai: Elephanta Caves, Bassein Fort, Erangal Beach, Juhu Beach, Kanheri Caves, Chodbunder, Kerala Caves, Karnakla Bird Sanctuary & Fort, Lion Safari Park, Manori Beach, Matheran Hill Resort, Powai & Vihar Lakes, Tansa Lake, Tulsi Lake, Uran Sea Side Resort, Ganeshpuri Ashram, Versova Beach. More

Mumbai Travel Guide: In the 18th century Mumbai grew rapidly and it also became one of the leading centers for the activists in the freedom struggle. Britishers played their role by shifting the presidency from Surat to Bombay, the former name of Mumbai. Also, the first railway line on which train moved was laid between Bombay and Thane. More

General Information
Area: 440sq.km
Altitude: Sea-level
Temperature: Summer Max 33.3 ° C Min 22.7° C Winter Max. 29.5° C Min. 19.4° C
Rainfall: 212cms
Best Season: Throughout the year
Clothing Summer: Cottons Winter : Light woollens
Population: 99,258912 (1991 census)






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