"Mumbai - Bombay" Mumbai by Polly74

Mumbai Travel Guide: 2,229 reviews and 3,829 photos

What's in a name...

The city of Bombay was officially renamed Mumbai in January 1996.
Many locals are in favour of the name change and they believe the new name reclaims the city's heritage and signifies its emergence from a colonial past. Other see the change as an assertion of Maratha identity (Mumbai is the Marathi name for the city) that is inappropriate in a city that is home to people from all over India.
In any case, call it Mumbai or Bombay, the city is an exilharating place fuelled by entrpreneurial energy, determination and dreams

Last visit to Mumbai: Feb 2005
Intro Updated Mar 9, 2005
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Reviews (21)

Sari Shopping (2)

Sari is the tradinional women's dress. You cannot miss it...it's so colorful and marvellous! you find sari almost... more travel advice

Good tandoori Restaurants (6)

Very nice restaurant with a great view on the kitchen. the only negative thing is that air-co was terribly freezing... more travel advice

Amazing Experience Hotels (4)

On the room front, the hotel feels very home like. The beds are extra comfy and the desk is very useable. Most all rooms... more travel advice

Small break Restaurants (6)

This is an other coffeehouse chain in India, where you can sit, having a cofee or a capuccino and some cakes or... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
See All Favourite activity: horning :-)
Things to Do (4)
See All Juhu Beach

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Bandra
Transportation (2)
See All Rickshaw

Comments (9)

mallyak Feb 11, 2008 at 12:56 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages and the Taj group of hotels bring back memories-i started my career as a chef there.
JessH Sep 27, 2007 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Hello Paola! I also have my own Saree (for a wedding in Pakistan), where they also practice "horning" a lot ;-) I really enjoyed reading your tips, thanks for sharing! Jess in Dubai :-)
BluBluBlu Aug 24, 2005 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

Great page on Mumbai Polly! Made me think...'when will I next eat Pomfret?!' Happy travels, Blu
pink63 Apr 3, 2005 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Tutto molto interessante e utili, belle le foto! Sai che fra poco saro' li'? ciao
Tijavi Feb 10, 2005 at 5:51 PM Report Abuse

Now I know why we almost have a similar intro pic of Bombay - you also stayed at Taj President! Enjoyed your Mumbai pages, esp the foodie tips. I'm a great fan of North Indian cuisine.
aadil Dec 18, 2004 at 11:50 PM Report Abuse

Pretty pictures and nice foodie tips too!!! Glad you enjoyed my city!!!
aussiedoug Dec 4, 2004 at 1:12 AM Report Abuse

Ciao Paola. So what took you & Roberto to Mumbai? Did you see any other parts of India?
Alphons Dec 4, 2004 at 12:53 AM Report Abuse

Nice page and pics, i never been in India, but maybe ones i will visit it, greetings Alphons...
zumodemango Nov 28, 2004 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

one day when i have energy to enjoy Mumbai, i will be there!