Mumbai

Mumbaikars don’t need much of an excuse to party. Whether it be a nationwide religious holiday or local church fete, events in the city are marked throughout the year with immense gusto, often drawing hundreds (if not thousands) of people out to celebrate together.

For serious beach bums, Mumbai is nothing more than a stepping stone en route to the turquoise shores, delicious seafood and tropical vibe of Goa. However, you don’t have to travel so far south to enjoy serene sunsets and a day lounging on the sand. The coast surrounding India’s largest city boasts some of the best beaches around, serving up a dose of Goa-lite for day trippers and weekend-breakers seeking relief from the urban sprawl.

GoTravelDaily Local Deepika Gumaste was born in Mumbai and has lived in the city for nearly 30 years. Deepika’s work as a travel writer has taken her far and wide, but she insists that the most inspiring stories of human dreams, struggles, and accomplishments are found in Mumbai.

Fondly referred to as the city of dreams, India’s financial centre is a buzzing metropolis, a place of night-time illuminations, towering skyscrapers, frantic commerce and dynamic citizens enjoying India’s fastest-evolving dining and music scenes. For many Indians, Mumbai is the beating heart of the nation. However, the city’s chaotic slums, angry-wasp buzz of traffic noise and pothole-ridden roads can leave even the most experienced travellers feeling intimidated and exhausted.

Mumbai is the center of India’s booming “Bollywood” film industry, producing over 100 films each year. Exploring the vibrant world of Bollywood through a tour is an extraordinary opportunity, especially at Film City, where the magic happens. If you aspire to be a Bollywood extra in a movie, that dream can also become a reality. Here’s how.