"India's biggest and richest city" Bombay Island by Robert_Hun

Bombay Island Travel Guide: 16 reviews and 113 photos

Victoria Station - Bombay Island
Victoria Station
Victorian townscape

is symbolized mainly by the Victoria Station which is located in the neighborhood called Fort, north of the area called Colaba (the southern tip of Mumbai), the real tourist hub which includes the famous

Gateway of India
Gateway of India - Bombay Island

Gateway of India

Mumbai (the new name of Bombay since 1995) is the industrial hub responsible for half of India's foreign trade and paying almost 40% of India's taxes.

The edge of the Arabian Sea - Bombay Island

The edge of the Arabian Sea

Originally home to Koli fisherfolk, Bombay today is a dynamic and vibrant city drawing thousands of fortune-seekers every day from all over India. The current population of cca. 18 million is estimated to grow up to 28 million by 2015.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Colorful, exciting, most parts are surprisingly clean and tidy
  • Cons:Hot and humid, big traffic, noisy, overcrowded
  • In a nutshell:Mixture and contrasts
  • Last visit to Bombay Island: May 2005
  • Intro Updated Jul 17, 2005
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Juhu Beach - Bombay Island Juhu Beach Things to Do (4)

A bit further away (30 km) from downtown, a public beach which is popular with the local folks. It is especially crowded... more travel advice

Gateway of India - Bombay Island Gateway of India Things to Do (4)

The most recognizable remnant of the British era completed in 1924 was the final departure point for the British to... more travel advice

Victoria Terminus - Bombay Island Victoria Terminus Things to Do (4)

This railway station is a baroque, cathedral-like building with vaulted roofs, arches, Gothic spires, flying buttresses,... more travel advice

Hotel Ambassador - Bombay Island Good location, great panorama Hotels (1)

A medium sized 4-star hotel just off the Marine Drive, in the southern part of the city (close to the Fort and Colaba... more travel advice

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