Every step taken in Mumbai is like a step in a minefield –

though with less consequences – avoid the donkeys, don’t squash the

children, beggar’s foot at 5:00, flower stand to the right, dazzling saris

to the left; navigating these streets is an artistic combination of weaving

and patience. The reward is experiencing a culture bursting at the seams. The

city’s population, over 14 million strong, struggles with the balance of

wealth and poverty as the city grows in population but not space. The

streets provide no personal space, but they do offer the brilliance of

colourful saris trailing behind women in the sun, fruits and nuts sold on

every street corner, restaurants lining the walkway serving a variety of

curries, and the occasional Bollywood star being followed by screaming

girls.

The home of Bollywood, Mumbai is a taste of Hollywood mixed with

Indian spice, and parts of the city scream of LA, with chic bars, five star

restaurants, big black cars hosting famous stars, and the flash flash of

photographer’s cameras. After a day spent pushing through mobs and seeing

skyscrapers, slums, and temples, all in a few hours, indulge in a rare quiet

evening at an exclusive restaurant where curry is the specialty and then

take in one of the famed Bollywood movies on the big screen.

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