Mumbai
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Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most affluent and
industrialised city in India. Mumbai is part of India's beautiful west coast that runs down from Gujarat, through Mumbai to Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. The city has a natural harbour, which was developed by the British. It is one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40 percent of India's maritime trade.
Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. It is a fascinating city, throbbing with life, and, for many people, the gateway to India.
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Gateway of India, the principal landmark of Mumbai, was the principal port when the visitors came to India by ship. The gateway was conceived, following the visit of King George V to India in 1911, and was officially opened in 1924.
Prince of Wales Museum, built to commemorate King George's V visit to India, was opened in 1923. It is modeled on the Indo - Saracenic design, and has sections for art and paintings, archaeology, and natural history.
St. Johns church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit.
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Access by Air:
Mumbai has an international and domestic airport. It has regular flights to all the major Indian cities.
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Access by Rail:
Regular train services connect Mumbai to all the major cities in India.
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Access by Road:
Mumbai’s National Highway connects it to the major cities of India.
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