Mumbai
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For millennia, seven marshy islands off India's western coast were home to the Koli fishing people who called the bay Mumba Aai after their goddess. The Portuguese arrived in 1534 and dubbed it Bombaim — good little bay. In 1661 the islands were given to King Charles II of England as part of his Portuguese bride's dowry, then leased to the East India Company for a symbolic ten pounds per year. The British gradually linked the islands by land reclamation, and the resulting city became the financial engine of the entire subcontinent.
Mumbai's Dharavi is one of the most productive slums in the world, generating over $1 billion annually. The best time for a virtual walk through Mumbai is winter (november–february). Must-try local foods include Vada pav, Pav bhaji, Dabeli.
Local Greeting
Namaste
How locals say hello in Mumbai
Best Time to Visit
Winter (November–February)
Must Eat
Local Tip
Bargain at markets. The local train is the city's lifeblood — rush hour is not for the faint-hearted.
Origin Story
ColonialFor millennia, seven marshy islands off India's western coast were home to the Koli fishing people who called the bay Mumba Aai after their goddess. The Portuguese arrived in 1534 and dubbed it Bombaim — good little bay. In 1661 the islands were given to King Charles II of England as part of his Portuguese bride's dowry, then leased to the East India Company for a symbolic ten pounds per year. The British gradually linked the islands by land reclamation, and the resulting city became the financial engine of the entire subcontinent.
Fun Fact
Mumbai's Dharavi is one of the most productive slums in the world, generating over $1 billion annually.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Remove shoes at temples
- ✓Use your right hand for giving/receiving
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Waste food
- ✕Photograph poverty without sensitivity
- ✕Disrespect religious spaces
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