Mumbai is home to Bollywood and one of Asia's most crowded slums. It also has the largest urban tropical forest. You can eat in one of India's finest restaurants, or meet beautiful Bollywood stars at a fancy bar. You can explore the city's stately architecture, the lush green gardens among the tall skyscrapers, and indulge your tastebuds at the many street stalls.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the city and the heartbeat of its railway network, is a sage remark for colonial India. Frederick Stevens designed this building and it was finished 34 years after the first Indian train left the site. It is Asia's busiest railway station. The St Thomas Cathderal is another monument that's worth a visit. This beautiful cathedral, which is the oldest English-built building in Mumbai, has colonial-era architecture.

Shopaholics will love Mangaldas Market, which sells silk and cloth. Zaveri Bazaar sells jewellery and Zaveri Bazaar has antiques and furniture. These markets are lined by a ring of stalls that is almost impossible to see. The stall owners will allow you to bargain for cheaper items. The meat markets are only for the brave.

The Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace & Tower are must-sees for culture lovers in this vibrant metropolis. The Gateway of India is a popular spot for locals, and it's a top spot to watch people. The largest and most famous museum in Mumbai is the Chhatrapari Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, or the Prince of Wales Museum. This museum displays a mixture of dust exhibits from India and combines British, Islamic, and Hindu architecture.

You can have a truly memorable experience by heading to Chowpatty Beach with the Laughter Yoga Club for an evening full of laughter. Or, you can take a tour to Dharavi Slum Tour and see the location where the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire movie was shot.

Visitors can take taxis or autorickshaws from the domestic terminal. Although there are no prepaid counters, the police manage both the queues. You can take the bus to Colaba Causeway if you don't have much luggage. An alternative is to take an autorickshaw from the airport to Vile Parle or Churchgate. Avoid this option during rush hour between 6am and 11am.

The best way to explore the city is by taxi or autorickshaw. Mumbai drivers use the meters without any prompting. It is important to note that not all drivers know the names and addresses of Mumbai's streets. Therefore, it is best to use landmarks nearby. You can take Mumbai's suburban trains if you are patient and brave.