Mumbai's most recognized monument, the Gateway of India, was constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city.
An icon of Mumbai’s skyline, this 1903 Edwardian palace has a revamped lobby incorporating vaulted ceilings and etched glasswork. The Palace Wing’s rooms are filled with period furniture and antiques.
An excellent example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building became the symbol of Mumbai as the ‘Gothic City’
Leopold Cafe in Colaba is a Mumbai institution and has been for almost 150 years. Head there for a drink with the expats before hitting a club. Read more.
The picturesque promenade is known as the Queen’s Necklace as the chain of lights along the stretch of this promenade resembles a string of pearls at night.
Mumbai’s biggest and best museum, this domed behemoth is an intriguing hodgepodge of Islamic, Hindu and British architecture displaying a mix of dusty exhibits from all over India.
Peshawri restaurant has terrific north Indian cuisine. Terrific grilled prawns, lamb, roti, raita and kulfi...one of my favorite places.
New terminal is lovely. Huge, quiet and easy to get through on arrival until the last bit - filtered through small channel to show passport stamp! Bit of a scrum.
