Mumbai used to be a cluster of seven island of Koli fisherman who worshipped Mumba Devi. Today the name Mumbai itself evokes an image of a bustling metropolis, which is more than that in reality. It offers a potpourri of a variety of cultures and traditions that make it an interesting place to explore.
Mumbai offers countless places of tourist interest including Chowpatty Beach, Gateway Of India, Hutatma Chowk, Jain Temple, Mani Bhawan (Gandhi Memorial), Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Haji Ali Mosque, Juhu, Kalbadevi and Nehru Planetarium. Among the excursions: Lonavala and Khandala are the two hill resorts near Mumbai and Matheran is the nearest hill station.