Visiting Bombay
Mumbai was once, not long ago, known as Bombay. For most of the people living in the city, it is still Bombay to them. Much has changed over the years, and now amidst the Gothic architecture, and the traditional bazaars and market places there are trendy discotheques, music venues, fine dining restaurants and theaters. Businessmen, fashion designers, film makers and tycoon moguls are flooding into the city, breathing life into what was once a slum of India. Trade and commerce has been slowly but surely lifting the people out of poverty and revitalizing this wonderful city of Bombay. Hotel and building design has become modern and innovative, and as true to the nature and the spirit of the culture, no one is being left behind as employment rates are rising.
The world is visiting Bombay , and for the first time tourist it is and experience that can be overwhelming, yet wonderful. One of the best places to begin your tour is at the Gateway of India, the land mark not only for the city of Bombay, but for the entire country of India. The structure was built to honor the visit by Queen Mary and King George the Fifth. It is a blend of Indian and European traditional architecture, and from the Gateway there is an incredible view of the Taj Mahal.
There are many museums, galleries and historical buildings to visit, and once you have seen all of those, it is time to find the real Bombay, the one that lives in the hearts of street vendors and shop owners. Not only are there treasures and bargains to be found in the market places, but one will have the opportunity to meet with the people and get a real feel for the traditional ways of life. One great place in which to do this is the Crawford Market . Located conveniently close to the northern rails of the Victoria station, this is one of the most popular and prominent of the market places of the city. Greatly influened by the British occupation, the market sits amidst the exotic landscape although upon entering one may feel as though they have stepped into a Victorian market square in London. Here one can find everything from fresh fish and meat, to fresh flowers and produce. In all, wandering through Bombay is akin to wandering through history, all the while the world is changing. A visit to Bombay will last a lifetime.
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