Mumbai

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Mumbai is India's largest city and financial capital, sprawling along the western Konkan Coast of Maharashtra with a population of over 20 million people. It's known for its iconic landmarks — the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and the bustling bazaars of Dharavi and Crawford Market — as well as being the heart of Bollywood, the world's most prolific film industry. Travellers are drawn to its extraordinary diversity: colonial-era architecture sits alongside gleaming skyscrapers, while street food culture, vibrant nightlife, and a thriving arts scene make it one of South Asia's most dynamic urban destinations. It also serves as a major gateway for exploring the wider Maharashtra region, including Elephanta Island and the Ajanta and Ellora caves.

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Mumbai · 4 days

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Self-Launched Mumbai Deep Dive: Dharavi, Elephanta & Bollywood

A 4-day self-launched version of Taj Holidays' Mumbai group tour, covering the same highlights — the colonial-era Fort district, Elephanta Caves by ferry, Dhobi Ghat, a community-run Dharavi walk and a Bollywood studio tour — done independently using Mumbai's excellent suburban trains, local buses, Uber/Ola and cheap, well-reviewed local guides booked directly or through Klook/GetYourGuide. Stay in a South Mumbai hostel or budget guesthouse near Colaba/Fort and walk or train everywhere. Costs are approximate backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights and travel insurance.

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