Mumbai is the capital city of India and is the fastest growing city in the country. There is a lot that a visitor can see and do while visiting Mumbai. Mumbai is a top place to visit because there is something to do for every one according to their needs and preferences. While at Mumbai one can sample the country’s cuisine, language and culture. One can visit Mumbai’s top tourist attraction, the Prince of Wales museum, to learn more about India’s history.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. The museum has several artifacts including art, sculptures, old firearms, miniature paintings and even rare coins. All these reflect the magnificent country’s heritage.

The other major place one can visit while in Mumbai is Chowpatty beach. Here, a tourist can take a dip in the sea or sunbathe all day. At the beach one also gets to interact with contortionists, transvestites, gamblers, magicians and fortune tellers who all provide a whole range of entertainment. There are also vendors selling nuts and balloons at the beach. While in Mumbai one should not miss taking a ferry ride across the harbor at the Gateway of India. The ferry ride takes the tourists to the Elephant Island where the Shiva temple with its exquisite rock like structures is located.

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