Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures, a fascinating city, throbbing with life and for many people "GATEWAY TO INDIA'. Mumbia is a group of seven islands (Claba, Mahim Mazgaon, Parel, Worli, Girgaum and Dongri) whose inhabitants, the Kolis have given the city its Indian name Mumbai, after their Goddess, mother Mumba Aai. The early Hindu rulers were conquered by Sultans of Gujarat who were later superseded by the Portuguese. The British, who followed, received these seven islands as a dowry when Charles II married Catherine of Braganza. The British in turn leased them to East India Company. A far sighted President of the company, the real founder of the present city, was Gerald Aungier. He invited Hindu and Parsi merchants from Gurarat to come to Bomaby and develop it, giving them all help and city near looked back.

Places Of Interest
Gateway Of India
Was the principal port when the visitors came to India by ship. It commemorates the visit of Kings George V and Queen Marry to India in 1911 and was officially opened in 1924. Nearby is COLABA - the shopping paradise and SASSOON DOCK - the unloading center of fish.

Juhu Beach
This beach have rows of beach hotels on the sea front

Elephanta Caves
Elephanta is the glorious abode of Shiva. He reigns supreme her. An hour journey by launch takes you to the cave temple of Elephanta caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in the 7th century. Elephanta festival of music and dance is celebrated every year on the backdrops of the caves.

Prince Of Wales Museum
One of the leading museums of the country.