Mumbai (antes Bombay) es la puerta de entrada al este de la India y, con una población metropolitana de más de 20 millones, una introducción precisa a la mezcla única de locura y majestuosidad del país. Mumbai, un centro financiero en auge y el corazón de la industria cinematográfica de Bollywood, atrae a profesionales ambiciosos, hipsters y aspirantes de todo el mundo. Pero también alberga algunos de los barrios marginales más grandes y pobres de la India. Muchas de las atracciones turísticas de Mumbai se centran en Colaba, la punta redondeada de la península que se adentra en el Mar Arábigo. Si bien se puede caminar por partes de la ciudad, un recorrido turístico en un vehículo con aire acondicionado lo ayudará a evitar el calor extremo y la contaminación del aire. Los lugares históricos más destacados incluyen la emblemática Puerta de la India, que domina el puerto; Victoria Terminus, la obra maestra de la arquitectura gótica de la ciudad; y la mezquita Haji Ali del siglo XIV. Realice un recorrido privado de comida callejera para probar bocadillos picantes y salados como dosa y panipuri del sur de la India, así como dulces típicos como jalebi (masa frita cubierta de almíbar) o rasgulla, una bola de masa de queso dulce. Cuando esté listo para regresar a la comodidad del aire acondicionado, el té en el gran Taj Mahal Palace Hotel es un descanso perfecto por la tarde. Para una escapada urbana un poco más larga, algunas de las mejores opciones son los recorridos por los monumentos excavados en la roca cercanos: las cuevas de Elefanta, declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, están justo al otro lado del puerto en la isla de Elefanta, mientras que las cuevas de Kanheri y las cuevas de Bhaja y Karla están al norte, el respiro verde del Parque Nacional Sanjay Ghandi.
Mumbai’s climate can be best described as steamy. Avoid the worst of the humidity—as well as the monsoon season that runs June through September—by planning your visit for winter. Those prepared to brave the rains, however, find summer filled with Bollywood events, water-sports opportunities, and the colorful Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Margot lived in India for more than six years, mostly in Delhi, with a spell in Mumbai for work. Although Margot will always be a Dilliwalli at heart, she secretly loves Mumbai just as much.
have a meal at one of the famed Parsi cafés. These iconic restaurants were founded by Parsis (Zoroastrians whose ancestors immigrated to India) and have their own distinct cuisine and ambiance.
starts with a morning boat trip out to the cave temples at Elephanta Island, is followed by an afternoon visit to the seafront Haji Ali Mosque, and ends with a sunset and people-watching at Chowpatty Beach.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. This gorgeous railway station is one of the best examples of the Indo-Saracenic architecture style in the world, earning it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.). This gorgeous railway station is one of the best examples of the Indo-Saracenic architecture style in the world, earning it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
get out of the touristy South Mumbai Colaba and Fort neighborhoods and head up to residential areas such as chic Bandra West or historic Mahim.
head over to Marine Drive, also known as the Queen's Necklace because the lights that line the street resemble a string of pearls after dark.
is that they equate Mumbai with Dharavi, the slum area portrayed in Slumdog Millionaire. Mumbai is incredibly diverse when it comes to everything from architecture to religion to lifestyles, and no one part of town can properly represent the city.
Mumbai mixes modern-day India with nuggets of its colonial period. Its Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Gateway of India, and CST station testify to Britain’s architectural legacy, while its high-rises, overshadowing old markets and slum districts, reflect its new wealth. The city’s also known as the hub of India’s glittering Bollywood film industry.
...MásTourists focus on Mumbai’s Raj-era gems, covering must-sees such as the grand Gateway to India and ornate CST railway station. Other highpoints include the Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry, Crawford Market—a grand 19th-century market hall—the Elephanta temple caves, and Marine Drive, a curving promenade lined with beautiful art deco houses.
...MásOne day allows a whistle-stop Mumbai tour, but two or three is better. After admiring the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, High Court, and CST, you’ll have time to explore the Elephanta Caves and Crawford Market and gain insight into locals’ lives at the Dharavi slum area or open-air Dhobi Ghat laundry.
...MásThe city’s name was changed by its ruling political party in 1995 because Bombay—its English-given moniker—was too heavily associated with the British Empire. The name Mumbai was chosen for its roots in the name of Mumba Devi, the Hindu goddess of the area’s oldest fishing communities, the Koli.
...MásYes. Mumbai is considered one of India’s safest cities for women travelers. If you’re female and out and about—either solo or with others—you can feel pretty safe. However, don’t be surprised if you encounter some staring and unwanted attention from local men, although actively hostile behavior is unlikely.
...MásYes. India’s largest city by population, the vast metropolis of Mumbai offers everything from brooding colonial architecture to vibrant markets, exotic temples, humbling poor districts, and glass skyscrapers. It’s worth visiting because it’s India in microcosm: All that is old and new about this captivating country captured in one city.
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