The city of Bombay or Mumbai is a must visit if you go on a tour to Maharashtra in West India during your vacations. The city of Bombay got its name from the local Goddess Mumba Devi, worshipped by the Kolis, who were the original inhabitants of the seven islands that constitute the Bombay city. These islands are Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Mazagaon, Wadala, Parel, Mahim and Matunga-Sion. In the ancient period these islands were a part of the Emperor Ashoka's empire. Later Muslim rulers from Gujarat ruled these areas till the Portuguese established their trade center in Bombay. These Islands were given to King Charles II as a wedding present and were later passed on to the English East India Company. Tours to Bombay can be an unforgettable experience.
Bombay is a mega city and is considered to be one of the second largest cities in the world. During the later half of the 19th century Bombay or Mumbai as it is called today saw a spate of building and construction activity. A number of well-known buildings were constructed during this period in Bombay. Some of the well-known buildings that were constructed were the Victoria Terminus, Rajabai Tower, the General Post Office, the Prince of Wales Museum, Municipal Corporation, Elphinstone College, the Cawasji Jehangir Hall, the Public Works Department Building and the Crawford Market. The famous Gateway of India was constructed to memorialize the visit of king George V and Queen Mary. All the North India tour packages to Mumbai include a tour of the Gateway of India.

There are several tourist destinations in Mumbai that you may visit during your tours to Mumbai. Some of these are the Jehangir art gallery, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Victoria Gardens, Dhobi Ghat and the Hanging Gardens. Bombay or Mumbai in India is an interesting city to visit during your vacations and holidays.

The Gateway of India as already mentioned above is one of the most important tourist destinations in Bombay or Mumbai in India. All the West India holiday and tour packages include a visit to the Gateway of India. This monument is built in yellow basalt.

The Prince of Wales Museum is another place of tourist interest that you may stop by during your tours to this part of India. This building has been constructed in the Indo -Saracenic architectural style.
The Jehangir Art Gallery is a must visit for those who love painting and related art forms. The Jehangir Art Gallery is located within the premises of the Prince of Wales Museum.

The Victoria Terminus in Mumbai or Bombay in India was designed by the famed architect F.W. Stevens and is one of the important tourist destinations in Mumbai. This Railway terminus was designed in the Italian Gothic architectural style.
The Flora Fountain that is one of the tourist destinations in Bombay or Mumbai, India. This fountain was built to commemorate the memory of Governor Henry Bartle.

A tour to the Mani Bhawan forms a part of most of the West India tour packages, as it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mumbai, as Mahatma Gandhi stayed here during the years 1917 to 1934.

Another place of tourist interest in Bombay or Mumbai in India is the Mahalaxmi Temple that is the oldest temple at Mumbai and is situated the near the Malabar Hills.

Most of the West India tour packages include visits and tours to the tourist destinations of Cathedral of St. Thomas and the Haji Ali Mosque.
The Taraporevala Aquarium is also an important tourist destination. The aquarium houses quite a few exotic species of river and sea fish.
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is one of its kind as it is the only wildlife park in Bombay. The Jijamata Udyan Garden or the Bombay zoo is a must visit for animal lovers.
Bombay or Mumbai in India is known for its amusement parks and joy rides. Essel World and Fantasy Land are quite popular.