Mumbai or yet Bombay? Not an easy choice. Mumbai: The most populated city of the world of Bombay India
The name of the city is due to the name of the Hindu goddess Mumba Devi.
In the Marathi language this word means "mother".
Earlier, Mumbai was called bomb and only in 1995 he acquired his current name.
They speak Hindi in the city, but Marathi language is official. Also popular English.
Mumbai is interesting to many: here are monuments of antiquities, and unique nature, and developed infrastructure, and the mass of entertainment opportunities.
Climate and weather
In Mumbai, the subequatorial climate, which implies a clear division for two seasons: dry and wet. It rains here from June to November, at this time the air warms up to +30 ° C and higher. From December to May lasts the dry season, the coldest months in Mumbai is January and February.
Nature
Mumbai city is located in the west of India along the coast Arabian Sea, in the mouth river Ulkhas.. It includes islands Bombay and Solcettwhich rises 10-15 meters above sea level. The northern part of the mumbai hilly, the highest point is located at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level.
Three rivers flow in the city, there are mangrove swamps in places. In addition, Mumbai are located Lake Tulsi, Vikharov, Cooking. Beach Cheapatti In this city - one of the cleanest in the world.
sights
An important attraction of Mumbai is Gate of India - The triumphal arch of an unusual form, which stands on the water in the city harbor. She was built in honor of the visit to the country in 1924 of the English king George V and Queen Mary. Also visit Museum of Prince Waleswhere there is a large collection of Indian art artifacts. 42 kilometers from Mumba settled an impressive ensemble of the Cave Buddhist Monastery Katherti.created in the period from the II to the 9th century of our era. Many tourists are especially attracted by the island of Elfant. It contains stunning cave temples with huge sculptures inside.
A bright example of the Victorian Gothic is the Central Railway Station Mumbai - Victoria Terminus.
IN National Park You can explore the rocky city, which is about 100 caves belonging to the III century of our era. Once these caves served as a habitat for Buddhist monks. Today, the park is home for numerous tigers, so you should not go deep into the caves without accompanying the guide.
Connoisseurs of natural wealth is also worth a visit bird sanctuaryin which more than 146 species of birds live. It is between Mumbam and Goa.
Among the attractions should also be noted:
- hanging gardens, adjacent to the tower of silence,
- the famous kinicomplex where you can meet stars,
- statues of the gods of Hinduism on the walls of the cave Elefanta,
- Cathedral of St. Thomas,
- fountain Flora.
Food
Indian cuisine is one of the oldest in the world. Its visiting card are spices and tea. The most famous seasoning here is curry. She turns any dish into something special. You can evaluate all the features of Indian cuisine in the best Mumbai establishments. So, in the Gallery of the Gallery of Jahangir, be sure to visit the restaurant "Samovar". This place is very popular among the creative elite of Mumbai. Persian, Indian, Chinese and European dishes can be tried in a restaurant "Leopold" - The place is popular among tourist youth.
From not too expensive institutions worth mentioning a restaurant "Goa Portegess"where there is a wide range of dishes from the seafood. In a restaurant "Ober" You are expected to delight French cuisine.
Accommodation
In Mumbai, you can stay on holidays in the mountain parces of Matherana and Mahabaleshwar or in a highly class famous taj Mahal Palace. If you want to save, then pay attention to the cozy inexpensive hotels Hotel Kohinoor Elite., Residency Hotel. and Residensy Hotel Andheri.
In general, in Mumbai, housing problems should not arise - the main thing is to find it immediately at arrival, preferably in the morning, because by the evening of the hotel there are overcrowded to tourists.
Entertainment and recreation
Mumbai - the Center for Entertainment Industry in India. Here is the famous film studio. Bollywood.
Also Mumbai is famous for its nightlife. The most popular clubs are considered to be FireAndice. and NOT JUST JAZZBY THE BAY. From Wednesday to Saturday, Indian musicians speak here. Almost all elite hotels have their nightclubs and bars. The most famous are considered Insomnia. in "Thaja" and Opium Den. in "Oberey". For young people and tourists is best suited Athena..
Sport is well developed in Mumbai. The most popular activity is cricket. For him there are two international stadiums - "Wankhid" and "Braburn". The second popularity of sports is football. Also in Mumbai, equestrian sports, tennis, hockey on the grass, rugby, golf are well developed.
Family lovers must be visited by local cinemas. There are often gala premieres of the new films of Bollywood. For lovers of cultural entertainment, many exhibitions, festivals, theater ideas are always open. Fans of excursions can always explore Mumbai from the windows of a two-story bus. Excursions are not conducted from June to September, due to the monsoon season.
Well, those who love water treatments will definitely enjoy in the water park Water Kingdom.which works all year round from 10:30 to the evening. After 14:00 there, as a rule, a lot of people.
Purchases
In Mumbai, you can visit many excellent shopping centers with exclusive clothing. Leather bags, shoes, exquisite accessories and handmade jewelry can raise you mood at any time. At trendy bazaars Badraand Kolaba You can buy everything: from wooden statuettes to Indian diamonds. At the farmer's market Javheri A wonderful selection of jewelry, each of which is the only one of its kind. On the Bhubalshwar You can go for the famous Gujarati tissues. Chor-Bazar. Trading with antique products.
Inorbit. - The largest Mumbai shopping center. Here you will find both ethnic things, and fashionable brands of Indian manufacturers, and clothing of world brands, as Wrangler. and Tommy Hilfiger..
On the ground floor there is a coffee shop and fast food restaurants Pizza Hut. and Ruby Tuesday. It's nice to spend your day, coming for purchases in PHOENIX MILLS.Where in addition to a variety of shops you will find the park of children's attractions, 5 cinema halls, coffee shops and restaurants.
Transport
Mumbai constantly run buses. To move around the city, you can also refer to the motorbers or order a taxi. At the moment, the MUMBA is being built underground.
Communication
A city telephone network has been held in Mumbai, the city is also provided with a fairly high-quality mobile communications. When gathering here, you may not worry about how to contact close. Hotel rooms and internet cafes have access to the network.
Safety
According to the standards of India, in Mumbai, crime is in the middle level and this figure is gradually decreasing.
The city should be very attentive. Take care of your documents and money. Before leaving in Mumbai, make copies of documents in advance. Do not forget about the rules of behavior in society. Fence in cultural monuments.
Business climate
Mumbai is a city of contrasts where the luxury exists next to poverty. At the same time, it is also one of the largest economic centers of India. About 10% of all workers are working here. In Mumbai, cotton, chemical, oil refining and engineering industry is well developed, is a nuclear power plant. Also in the city are actively developing industry and healthcare industries.
There are many financial institutions and large companies in Mumbai. Business center is located in the southern part of the city. In addition to the actual Indian financial institutions there are many different foreign organizations.
The property
In Mumbai, real estate is very expensive. A special jump of prices fell at the beginning of 2011. Today 1 square meter of real estate is on average from 9 000 to $ 12,000.
The hotel's room is worth negotiating in advance, since the demand for accommodation in the city is very high. After 21:00 all places in budget hotels are usually occupied.
Try not to drive in trains per hour of peak with important documents.
Using the example of the biggest slums of this city of Dharavi. More than a million people are exploring the square 215 hectares (according to some reports there are 3 million people here), as well as various social institutions and production. About how life flows in the area, tells the blogger who recently visited Mumbai.
Let's start with the lowest. The poorest residents of Bombay live in tents. Tents are built near the sea or close to railways, where normal houses can not be taken. They also prepare, they also throw garbage and wash the dishes.
The life of such tents is short-lived, they demolish them, they burn when the inhabitants are trying to warm up cold at night.
In places you can meet whole neighborhoods and rags, and tarpaulin, and plywood.
The courtyard in one of the quarters of such slums.
Locals.
Despite the dirt around, the inhabitants themselves try to follow themselves, the clothes are clean, everyone is clean, the girls are dressing. Meet them elsewhere, you will not even think that they can live in tents among the garbage.
Also try to maintain cleanliness in the dwellings themselves and the aisles between them.
The main type of bombing slums is these multi-storey houses made of metal sheets and plywood. It all starts with one-storey houses, and then grows up. I met 10-storey slums!
Left one of the quarters
It is impossible to understand these houses. Where one ends and begins another no one knows. Of course, there are no addresses here and there are no these houses on the world.
Such slums are terribly picturesque!
Let's go inside. Narrow passages, where it is sometimes difficult to dispense with two people. Sunlight almost does not fall here. Numerous ladies that lead to the upper floors.
Entrance to one of the dwellings. The dwelling here is the actual bedroom-living room. Eating, cook, certify the need on the street.
Small need to certify where you have
Another type of slum - along the railways.
Build them in close proximity to the railway.
There is an Indian train
Residents of slums are running out with rail. Interestingly, does anyone lead statistics, how many people die here under the wheels of the train?
Rails are often used as the only way that you can get out of a slum anthill.
Children playing on the rails
Painting of slums and the famous big pipe
See how cozy!
One of the yards
The White house.
Some slums are located on the banks of the rivers and canals. In ordinary cities, the proximity of the river or the sea shore is rather a plus. In India, the opposite is the opposite. The river dump garbage, the beaches are used as a big toilet, so on the shores they live the poorest seats of society.
Sometimes the river is not visible, as everything is rolled in garbage.
Please note that the garbage is thrown here directly from the rear door of one of the houses. That is, people could live on the bank of the canal, but they decided to live near a fatal garbage.
This is also a channel completely littered with garbage. Somewhere there below the water flows ... the garbage decomposes and rotates, the stench is terrible.
But people like people!
Here is such a resident. The monkey turned out to be angry and slightly burned me!
Let's look inside the dwelling. As you can see, there is very clean.
Living room
In some houses there are companies in tailoring or cooking. Maybe somewhere here sew your favorite jeans!
Now the slums are actively being built up. In place of the dilapidated houses build multi-storey houses, instead of narrow passes make overpass. So, soon the famous bombing slums see you can only on old photos.
Be sure to take a walk here
You will not regret.
I do not advise bad.
Tomorrow Bombay will be so!
Mumbai (until 1996, the city was called Bombay) - Economic and financial capital of India. Here is the main bank of the country - the reserve bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the headquarters of many large Indian companies (Tata Group ", Relaenz Industris Ltd., Makhindra End Mahindra), commercial banks, as well as representation of a large number of transnational corporations. Mumbai is a large node of international communication routes. Having a deep natural harbor, being the largest port in the west of India. Mumbai is the center of the Entertainment Industry: Here are the most television and satellite networks of India, as well as the Indian "Great Factory" Bollywood.
sights
Elephant Island.
One of the main attractions of Western India. A small island, located in the Bombay Gulf (10 km from Mumbai), was called from the stone figure of an elephant carved in a rock, which in 1864 was transported to Bombay.
On the island there is a temple built between 450 and 750. N.E., dedicated to the God of Indian Pantheon Shiva. To the place where this temple is located, consisting of four caves, leads a long wide stone staircase (approximately 90 m). In the main cave there is a relief image (about 6 m height) of the Trinity of the Indian gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The arch support 42 massive columns, and the side walls are decorated with embossed images of scenes from the Myths about Shiva. The entrance to the temple is guarded by the eight figures of mythical guards carved.
From other sculptural compositions, interest is of interest to "Arddhanarisvar" (where one side of the Body of Shiva is made as men's, and the other as a female), the wedding scene of Shiva and Parvati, a shiva dance, shaking the world. The sculpture of the Demon Ravana, trying to destroy the abode of the gods of Mount Kailash, deserves attention.
Gate of India.
Are at the end of the street. Shivaji (Marathov National Hero). This massive arch, the official opening of which took place in 1924, is located on the embankment of the bay of Mumbai. Designed by J. Chitte, she was built in honor of the visit of King George V to India in 19110. And symbolized the inviolability of British rule. It is notable for the fact that in 1947, British troops led to India after obtaining a country of independence proceeded through it. Near the gate of India is the equestrian statue of Shivaji, erected in 1960, as well as the building of the Royal Yacht Club Bombay, which was built in 1898 in the Gothic style.
Hotel Taj Mahal.
Located near the gate of India. The hotel building was posted in 1903 by the famous industrialist J.N. Tata on the project U. Schambers. The hotel is also notable for the fact that it has the first Russian diplomatic mission in India. Now it is one of the best five-star hotels in the city, in which there is a large number of cultural and business events.
Museum. Chattrapati Shivaji.
The museum, also known as the Museum of Prince Wales, was built in honor of the first visit to India in 1905. King George V, who laid the first stone in the foundation of the museum. In 1923, he was open to visits. The museum building is performed in Indo-Mauritan style. The exposition has three main sections: art, archeology and natural history. The basis of the collection was the funds of the Royal Asian Society. Subsequently, the collection of the museum was constantly replenished due to works of art and historical values \u200b\u200btransmitted as a gift by representatives of the financial and industrial elite of India. In particular, the Tata family has made a great contribution to the development of the museum.
In the gallery on the first floor there are sculptures of local masters and a rich collection of Indian birds. On the second floor there are various objects of art, among which paintings, dishes, weapons, etc. On the third floor - the wonderful meeting of Indian miniatures.
The entire exposition occupies 18 halls on three floors and includes more than 6 thousand exhibits. The main halls: ancient and ancient history, Assyrian palace bas-reliefs, Indian sculpture, Indian bronze sculpture, Nepalese and Tibetan art, European painting, the art of the peoples of the Far East.
Station them. Chhatatrapati Shivaji.
Station them. Ch.Shivaji, known earlier as the station them. Queen Victoria, is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings of the city. Finally built in 1888, initially he was designed by the English architect F. Lyaves as the headquarters of the railway company in Hindustan. Entered in the list of world cultural heritage UNESCO.
Bombay University.
The university, which is one of the oldest universities in India, was founded by the British in 1857 (simultaneously with Calcutt and Mradssak universities). Now he has 46 faculties, including the Faculty of Russian, and unites 338 colleges. More than 380 thousand students are studying at the university and colleges.
In one of the university buildings there are a large hall with a round stained glass window, which shows the signs of the zodiac, as well as the university library with spiral steps and colorful galleries. The building is crowned with an 80-meter clock tower resembling London Big Ben.
Mahathma Djiotic Market.
This is the largest food indoor market Mumbai. More known as the Crawford market, it was built in 1869 with the participation of the father of the famous English writer R. Kipling. It is believed that Khipling Sr. is the author of the bas-reliefs on the market of the market. On the opposite side of the street in the depths of the garden, the House of Kipiling was preserved, in which the childhood of the writer was held.
Mumbai Stock Exchange.
The modern high-rise building of the stock exchange, also known as the Bombay Stock Exchange, is located on Dalal Street. The exchange was founded in 1875 as associations of stock brokers and is the oldest stock exchanges not only in India, but also in Asia.
Fountain Flora.
This fountain is located at the intersection of the most important streets of the southern part of the city in the place of the Gate of the English Fort previously located there. It was built in 1869 in honor of B. Frera, Governor Bombay.
Asian society building.
Previously, a municipality was located in this large white building with columns. It was then transferred to Asian society, and at present there is an extensive library. Next to him is the building of the Old Mint, built in 1828, and not far from him - the old customs (1720).
Afghan church.
The church was built in 1847 in memory ofbritish military who died during the Syndskaya company 1838 and the Afghan War of 1843
Cathedral of St. Thomas.
The Anglican Cathedral of St. Thomas at the intersection of the streets. Vir Nariman and Kovasji Patel is the oldest English building of Mumbai.
Marin Drive.
This embankment having a crescent shape stretches along the entire Bay Bay bay and is considered one of the best places for walking.
Beach Cheapatti.
Located at the beginning Marin Drive. This sand beach It is one of the favorite sites of the city's inhabitants. He is also known for witnessed a number of Events of Indian history. So, in the period of the struggle for the independence, it was one of the largest antiangia speeches. In 1920, a prominent leader of the national liberation movement was a prominent leader of the national liberation movement Ball Gangadhar Tilak, a monument to which was installed on the beach.
Aquarium Taratorova.
Built in 1961, aquarium is located on Marin Drive and has a rich collection of freshwater and ocean fish and shells.
Hill Malabar.
From some sections of this hill in one of the most famous areas of the southern city, a wonderful view of Mumbai opens. In addition, there are a number of attractions, including Hanging gardens, famous for their collection of plants. Next to them, covered with tight foliage of trees, are so-called. The tower of silence, where earlier parks (people from Persia, followers of Zoroastrianism) buried their dead. According to their religion, water, fire and land are sacred and they can not be discouraged by the bodies of the dead, so the Pousings it is customary to give the corpses to stealing the griffam, placing them on the tops of these towers. On the same street as hanging gardens, located in 1952. One of the best parks of the city is the park. Camala Nehru. In the southern part of the hill is Raj Bhavan - the residence of the Governor Maharashtra.
Temple Mahalakshmi.
Located at the prestigious area of \u200b\u200bBrich Candy, located at the foot of Malabar Hill, this famous temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess of the well-being of Mahalakshmi.
Mausoleum Haji Ali.
Built a few dozen meters from the shore on the site of the death of the Muslim Saint named Haji Ali, in honor of which was erected. It connects with the shore a long transition, which sometimes goes under water during the tide.
Siddhywin temple.
One of the main Hindu temples of Mumbai is located in the Prabha Devi area. It is dedicated to the God of Hindu Pantheon Ganesh, whose statue, made of black stone, is inside.
Mani Bhavan.
In this house, located near the area August Kranti, from 1917 to 1934. There was a headquarters of M.Gandi to Bombay, where in 1931 and 1934. Important meetings of the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress took place. It was here on January 4, 1932 M.Galdi was arrested by British authorities.
In the Library Museum located on the first floor there are more than 30 thousand volumes of Works M.Gandi, books telling about his life, as well as research on the philosophy of the Gandism of Indian and foreign authors. On the second floor - a visual hall, in which visitors can watch movies about M.Gandi or listen to the records of his speeches. The room on the third floor gives a complete presentation to the guests of the museum about what conditions lived and worked by M.Gandi, its situation and furniture are as close as possible to genuine. The museum also has an exhibition sculpture M.Gandi and a small picture gallery with a rich collection of photos, letters, articles and documents, including manuscripts M.Gandy and his associates.
Cave Kancheri.
Cavery Caves are 45 km from historic Center Mumbai, in one of the most attractive corners National Park them. S.GARDI. This is 109 different caves in their sizes cut down in a stone from the I B. BC e. by IX century n. e. From the point of view of the development of Buddhist culture, the history of creating caves can be divided into three stages: the first stage covers the end of the I-II centuries. BC, the second - IV-V centuries. AD and the third stage - IV-IX centuries. AD In terms of its design, the cave of Kancher reflects two directions of Buddhism - "Cryana" and "Mahayana".
The caves were used by Buddhist monks for housing, studies and both places for praying and meditation. The high architectural level of cave temples gives visitors a clear idea of \u200b\u200bthe existence of a highly organized settlement of Buddhist monks who had well-developed connections with many large shopping centers of India. In the mid-1970s, evidence was found to be found with Indian scientists that cave monastery Kanhery was a major training center.
The most interesting is the largest in size and original on the execution of Cave No. 3, attracting attention to its high colonnade and architectural style.
Today we will tell about Mumbai - the largest and most rich city in India and the most densely populated - in the world. About Sleeper buses, great urban wash, washing machine with electric drive, and about another wedding - this time Muslim.
Bom Bahai."It is these words to legend said Portuguese, landing here, and meant it -" good harbor. " Thus appeared the first name of the city of Buba, then the British reedded to their way - Bombay, and after gaining independence, the city received its modern name.
Many Indians believe that Mumbai is more designed for life in general and making money in particular, than the capital - Delhi (we just told about our earnings on earnings here). We spent 5 days here, walking on Collabe, Marina Bay embankment andremoving the cinema.
From the Mumbai we arrived on a night bus. These buses turned over our consciousness, because it was then that we learned that there were buses Sleeper.. With shelves for sleep! The configuration of the bus is the following - on the left side of the shelves are one under the other (as the sidewalls in the placentar), and on the right of the lower part is reserved for seats, and the top under .. Double shelves !! And the shelves are closed from strangers, so that fully privacy is ensured.
When we rode in 2007 in 2007 on trailer, there, during the movement, it was forbidden to lie, it was necessary to sit in chairs, fastening up belts (how much this rule was observed this separate conversation, but nevertheless), and here please - official sleeping buses.
The first thing was surprised when we left the bus - this is the absence auto Ricksch (This is so essential attribute of India, and they are so omnipresent that their absence immediately rushes into the eyes). Instead of them are yellow-black taxi-keba
Taxi driver, Vivid White Tourists (Us), did not miss the opportunity to try to additionally weld - we agreed about the amount initially, but after some time he said - here is a traffic jam, so pay me more. Fortunately, we are not the first day in India, so we will not be so simple, we know this brother of the taxi driver 🙂
Mumbai's main tourist area is Kolaba. Here, on the square in several square kilometers, all tourist life is practically concentrated, at least the concentration of foreigners here shook. Hotels from the cheapest up to 5-star, restaurants - from street earelovok to decent establishments of European level, shops, carriages, riding tourists 
as well as Bollywood agents, looking for whites for the crowd - all this is here, on Kolabe.
Here is the Indian Gate (Gateway to India), before which in honor of some holiday, installed the scene for solemn events 
Near one of the most expensive hotels in Mumbai "Taj Mahal" 
From the top floor of the hotel there is a wonderful city 
Here is the port, from which you can float to the islands located nearby 
In the bay drift fishing boots and small yachts 
We were fused on Elephanta Island, two types of ferries go there - more expensive and easier 
We went on the second 🙂 ferry mooring to the pier, from which to go about 10 minutes to the shore, immediately runs the train for an additional fee - Europeans are walking, and they are mainly lazy Indians 
Some and further refuse to walk on foot 
Because of the mound, many boats were on Mels 
On the island you can climb to the top of the mountain 
here are partially preserved by British guns, once defended the island. In addition, on the island there is a "city of caves" Elephanta Caves, we are not lovers of caves, so they refused to visit.
In the evening, returning to Mumabi, you can admire the pre-ordinary city 
One of the symbols of Mumbai - Mosque Haji Ali, is also located on the island, the truth is not so distant - during the tide you can walk along the bridge, and during the low tide and the bridge is not needed 
We were unfortunately here on Sunday, when, apparently, all Muslims Mumbai came here 
Not far from the mosque one more interesting place - Dhobi Gat (GAT) is the largest laundry. Lingerie is erased by hand in concrete cells hundreds of man 
They say here brings underwear with most hotels and hospitals Mumbai 
Here in the neighborhood and live employees "Laundry" 
Walking around the city, looked at the exhibition, part of the exhibits of which we did not understand 
But some very curious, such as a washing machine 
Water filter 
Bicycle collected from machine parts 
In the evening, many tourists and local residents Going on the Embankment Marina Drive is a great place for evening mice. 
On the long and wide waterfront you can slowly walk for how long, watching the sunset 
and admiring the city's filled with lights 
There is here and the beach, but no one is solved, and the Hindus do not like to sunbathe, why do they need it? 
They are just the opposite here, whitening cream is popular. We somehow accidentally seen advertising on local television, so in every second roller, the Hindu with a seamy face is bangible before girlfriends or men. It is difficult to imagine, living in the country in which the solarium is one of the most popular services \u003d)
Not far from the embankment - Monument to Bogogo, part-time - Place for children entertainment 
In the city center, as it should be, the stadium with many players in cricket 
Local metro in Mumbai (as in Bangalore) walks only on the surface, but here it is much older, so it looks accordingly 
In the subway there are two classes, respectively, II cheaper and saves, I - more and more comfortable, as well as women's wagons. We accidentally entered one of these, so the aunt around the snakes on us as a snake. They say fines very impressive for such a violation.
On the outskirts of the city from the windows of the Wagon, such views opens 
In Mumbai, we lived in three different, completely unlike each other of people in different ends of the city.
### - lives in the elite area of \u200b\u200bthe city in a small, but modern apartment with a plasma panel and other joys of life. He used to work on hiring, and now, having gained experience, became an independent HR consultant and organizer of corporate events. And he loves himself leisure and specializes, accordingly, on the organization of tours for companies - alloy on rafting, rock climbing, trekking hiking, etc. Again, it was amazing to find out that in India there are such concepts as "corporate events" and HR 🙂
$$$ lives with parents not far from the center, but in Halup without windows, with cement floors, irradiated walls and a bunch of dusty trash. At the same time, he, too, businessman is engaged in robotics, acts at conferences in South America, There are customers even from Russia. In addition, $$$ - one of the most active members of the Kauverter's movement in Mumbai, has already accepted more than a hundred guests, but places them on the floor on the mattress Wednesday Wednessed drywear, so not only Russia does not understand, India is also not easy 🙂
@@@ ... Lives on the outskirts of Mumbai with 2 colleagues. For a three-room apartment in an hour drive from the center, they pay 50,000 rupees - real estate prices here are almost Moscow. At the same time, the employee who comes twice a day, removes the apartment, prepares breakfast and dinner they pay 5,000 rupees per month.
While they were looking for where @@@@, they accidentally got another wedding - this time Muslim 
The influence of the metropolis was felt here - the wedding was clearly richer and elegant, with many decorations 
both ornamental and natural 
And although the principle of self-service was also observed, tables and chairs were provided for the guests 
And the waiters spread fruit and milk cocktails 
But the main difference was in the fact that there were many meat dishes in the assortment 
and for vegetarians, only a small yarn was settled 
And of course, it is impossible to tell about Mumbai, and not to mention the film industry, especially since the desire to look at Bollywood from the inside and to play in the film was even before we arrived here.
About our filming in Bollywood we will tell in the following post, but for now you can read about how we were in
Elephant Island is one of the innermost corners of India, which must be visited. Formerly known as Gharapaury, or "Place of Caves", this island is located in front of the Triumphal Arch of Mumbai (Bombay) - the so-called "gates of India".
You can get to the island in just an hour on the sightseeing ferry. Elephant Island is overwhelmed with a lot of historical monumentslisted World Heritage UNESCO. The most impressive among them is a complex of ancient cave temples with huge statues inside. For example, there is a massive five-meter three-headed shiva bust, one in the creator, keeper and destroyer images. All "Shiva Caves" cut down in a rock.
By the way, the island of Elefanta received its name in the XVII century, when Portuguese navigators stumbled upon the banks on the stone sculpture of the elephant.
Coordinates: 18.96133100,72.93291100
Victoria Station
Victoria Station Terminus - Historic Station, the brightest sample of Victorian Gothic in Mumbai. Named in honor of the National Hero of Chatraphati Shivaji. It was opened on January 1, 1882.
The building was designed by Frederick William Stevens. For example, Stevens took the London Station of Pancras, George Gilbert Scott. However, the new creation was grand and more lush decorated.
The structure is distinguished by the violet of paints of various parts of a masonry, decorative metal parts, marble, mosaic tiles and many sculptures. Most of the decor was performed by Indians - students of the Bomba School of Arts.
The huge and pregnantly decorated station became a symbol of Bombay - an important shopping center India, and in 2004 he was brought to the UN World Heritage List. A few hundred meters from the station are located a gateway to India, and together they constitute a single complex, welcoming anyone who comes to this large Indian city.
The station operates 24 hours a day, sending millions of people throughout India on trains.
Coordinates: 18.93972200,72.83527700
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Elephant caves
The caves of Elephant are located in the central part of Gharapuri Island (Elefanta), located in the Arabian Sea near the city of Mumbai. The so-called "City of Caves" contains a large collection of rock art devoted to the cult of god Shiva. In 1987, the cave temples on the island of Gharapuri (Elefanta) entered the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The caves of Elefanta are a complex of ancient cave temples telling about Shiva and his world, on the island of Gharapuri. This is about an hour by ferry from the gate to India, on the embankment in Mubai, in the Arabian Sea. The delivered ancient caves of the island of Elephant are conquered at first glance. Chopped in rock, they constitute a single sacral temple complexdedicated to God Shiva.
Crowded silence, the walker cave rooms of Shiva instinct peace in the heart and give peace. The extensors of Elephant were carved in the rocks allegedly in the fifth-eighth centuries by monks settled on the island. Shiva appears with huge sculptures in the cave rooms, and every time in a new image. The main spectacle represents the five-meter massive bust of three-headed Shiva, embodying his hatchers as the creator, guardian and the destroyer.
Coordinates: 18.96539000,72.93125900
The Marin Drive embankment stretches along the Bay Bay Bay, passing through the beach of Choupatti, and ends at the Malabar Hill.
The hill is known that the most wealthy residents of Bombay live here. The former residence of British government agencies called Raj Bhavan is also located on the Malabar Hill. Currently, the building serves as a residence for the Governor of the State of Maharashtra.
Marin Drive Embankment attracts completely different tourists. Here everyone will find a place for the soul. In 1961, the TaraPheroval Aquarium was built on the embankment, which will be interested in fans of both representatives of freshwater and sea flora and fauna. The aquarium is considered one of the best in India.
Lovers of history will be interested to get acquainted with the monument to one of the most popular Marath leaders of the national liberation movement - Balk Gangadharu Tilaku. The monument was erected in 1920.
Coordinates: 18.93933200,72.82406300
Fort "Kalavantin DURG"
Fort "Kalavantin Durg", located on top of a high hill, is a unique architectural monument. Every year he is of great interest among numerous lovers of complex hikes. To overcome a three-hour rise to the top, a fair endurance and physical training is needed, because travelers have to climb along the narrow steps of the stairs cut down in a cool slope.
Fort "Kalavantin DURG" enters the system of Panhalgad forts, which were built by the Shilahara dynasty at the turn of the XII-XIII centuries in the most important areas from the strategic point of view. Thighters that have enough strength to climb the top of the hill, amazing beauty landscape with a magnificent view of Mumbai and neighboring forts. Despite the fact that attending the fort "Kalavantin Durg" takes a lot of strength, it remains incredible and indescribable sensations.
Coordinates: 18.98248600,73.21975500
Museum -print of Wales "Mumbai
The Museum of Prince Welsh is located in the south of Mumbai, in India. It was founded in 1905 on the means of wealthy citizens Mumbai in honor of the future king George V, then the Prince of Wales. Noteworthy is the fact that the young man of royal blood himself laid the first stone in the base of the foundation.
The construction of the building was completed in 1915, but the I World War depleted the opening of the museum, which finally took place only in 1922. The Museum of Prince Welly occupies a fairly extensive territory, and a three-story building with a total area of \u200b\u200b12,000 square meters accommodates a rather big collection of artifacts. The whole collection, stored here, is divided into three sections: the section of the arts, nature and archaeological section. In addition, not so long ago, namely, in 2008, the exposition of Old Indian costumes and the textile industry appeared in the Museum of Prince Welly.
The collection of the museum is so great and unique that you can spend half the day here, but at the same time you will not get tired at all. A ticket to the museum costs 40 rupees, and with audiohydry- 300 rupees, child-5 rupees. By tradition, a souvenir shop is located in the building.
Coordinates: 18.92670200,72.83245100
Restaurant Olive Bar & Kitchen
Olive Bar & Kitchen restaurants network are very popular in India. One of them is in Mumbai and attracts its easy atmosphere, a variety of food, drinks and lively performances of musicians in the evenings. This restaurant is often visited by world celebrities.
Olive Bar & Kitchen offers mediterranean dishes to visitors. The menu is here only on english language. In Olive Bar & Kitchen, you will definitely taste Moroccan chicken pie, as well as risotto with mushrooms and Indian spices.
On weekdays, the restaurant is always a romantic situation, with candles and muted light, and from Friday visitors are waiting for evening entertainment music.
Coordinates: 19.07158900,72.82843400
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HAPPY PLANET Game Center
Happy Planet is a large playing entertainment center for children of all ages. It is located in the Indian city of Mumbai. The entertainment park covers an area of \u200b\u200b15 thousand square meters and includes many children's attractions: boat walks, shooting from guns, slides, playgrounds for kids and much more.
At the entrance to the park guests there are consultants who can help choose the optimal entertainment option for the child. During children's games, parents will be able to relax in Bliss SPA.
In the territory entertainment center You can have a great dinner at the Food Planet restaurant with a special children's menu.
For children's parties and birthday days, special rooms are allocated, where children will be able to jump, run, having fun, enjoying absolute freedom.
Coordinates: 19.13011600,72.93296300
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