Mumbai | India's Glamorous Gateway
π Colonial Grandeur Meets Urban Chic As India's financial capital, Mumbai dazzles with:Marine Drive's Art Deco skyline (called the "Queen's Necklace" at night)UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Gothic spires meet local trainsKala Ghoda arts district: Bookstalls, vinyl shops, and street murals π¨ π Style Notes: The Mumbai Uniform Local Dress Code: Jeans + crisp shirts (you'll spot more handbags than saris)Cultural Whiplash: Wearing traditional attire may earn you "village tourist" stares π Pro Tip: Blend in with linen separates + sunglasses π½ Global Dining with Coastal Flair Italian Redemption: Proper al dente pasta after weeks of curry πSea-to-Table: Try Bombay Duck (not actually duck!) at TrishnaSugar High: Theobroma's decadent brownies rival NYC's best ποΈ Civilized Shopping Phoenix MarketCity: Air-conditioned luxury (no haggling!)Chor Bazaar: "Thieves Market" for vintage Bollywood postersOddity: Even Starbucks has metal detectors β (thanks to 2008 attacks) π Why Mumbai Stands Out Walkability: Marine Drive's 3km promenade (rarely any cows!)π£οΈLanguage Bonus: Everyone speaks English (with a posh accent)Cultural Oasis: Prithvi Theatre hosts indie plays under banyan trees #Mumbai #Global Foodie#india#travel guide#trip diary#India guide#india Mumbai