Author: Stories by Yaatra With Amit Published: 21 March, 2023
The word "Mumbai" is derived from the name of the goddess Mumbadevi, the patron deity of the Koli fishermen, who were the original inhabitants of the area.
Mumbai has the highest number of buildings with more than 100 floors in the world. Isn't it interesting?
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a cable-stayed bridge in Mumbai, is the first sea bridge in India and one of the longest in the world.
Mumbai was the first city in India to have a bus service, which started in 1926 with a fleet of seven buses.
The Mumbai dabbawalas, a group of lunchbox delivery men, deliver over 200,000 lunches every day to people across the city.
Mumbai is home to the largest slum in Asia, Dharavi, which is a hub of small-scale industries and has a thriving informal economy.
The Mumbai suburban railway system is one of the busiest in the world, carrying over 7 million passengers every day.
Mumbai has a large number of Art Deco buildings, second only to Miami in the world, and many of them are located in Marine Drive area.
The famous "Mumbaiya" street food, such as vada pav, bhel puri, and pav bhaji, originated in Mumbai and is now popular across India.
Mumbai is also known as the "city of dreams" as it attracts people from all over India who come to the city to fulfill their dreams.