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Mumbai, India formerly Bombay, is India's entertainment capital. Also known as the "city of dreams," it's a city of contradictions. Visitors will find an exhilarating energy in this island city in the Arabian Sea. Business people scuttle between skyscrapers, Bollywood stars hang out at upscale restaurants, and young urbanites dance the night away at swanky bars like Hype In the heart of Mumbai, travelers can explore the beautiful colonial architecture of Colaba and Churchgate as well as sacred temples and distinctive bazaars. Highlights include the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, the Asiatic Society, and Marine Drive, also known as The Queen's Necklace.
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