MUMBAI ' THE GATEWAY OF INDIA'

                                            MUMBAI 

Gateway of India

Mumbai High

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. It was earlier known as Bombay. The city is situated on the west coast of India. It faces the Arabian Sea. Mumbai is a major port. There are many industries in Mumbai. Many mills make cloth. Some industries make medicines, oils, chemicals and electrical goods. Many people work in these industries. Mineral oil is found in the seabed near the Mumbai Coast. This place is called Bombay High. Oil found here is refined in a refinery. People living in Mumbai speak Marathi, Hindi, English and Konkani. The popular snacks are bhelpuri, vada pav, Pani Puri and pav bhaji. Ganesh Chaturthi is the most popular festival celebrated. However, all Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navroz and Pongal are also celebrated. Thousands of tourists visit Mumbai every year. The most famous tourist spot is the Gateway of India. Other places of tourist interest are Kamla Nehru Park, Jahangir Art Gallery, Taraporevala Aquarium, Marne Drive and the popular Essel World. Mumbai is also famous for its beaches such as Chaupati, Juhu, Marve and Versova. The best view of this lovely city can be had from the Malabar Hills. The shining lights at night, along the Marine Drive, look like a beautiful necklace. This stretch is also called the Queen’s Necklace.  The first train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. Today, Mumbai has one of the best public transport systems in India. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai is one of the busiest railway stations in India. This station is also known as CST or Bombay VT.