Mumbai is all- nation's economic powerhouse, capital of Indian film industry, India's finance centre and hub of industrial chemicals. The city of dreams and determination is glamour of Bollywood cinema, cricket on the maidans, bhelpuri on the Chopatty beach and red double-decker buses. It is also the infamous red-light district of Kamathipura, Asia's largest slums-Dharavi, communalism politics and powerful underworld dons. The Charismatic City has vital street life, great nightlife and more bazaars than you could ever explore.

Haji Ali's Mosque
The fairy-tale mosque of Saint Haji Ali is situated at the end of a long walkway into the Arabian Sea. It is said that a well-off local businessperson, Haji Ali denounced materialism and went to Mecca. His devotees built the mosque and tomb in early nineteenth century. A common belief narrates that while on a pilgrimage to Mecca Haji Ali died and his casket miraculously drifted back to this spot in Mumbai. The mosque becomes an island during high tide and at other times is reached through the walkway lined with beggars. Worthy of a walk, the courtyard at all times teems with refreshment stalls.

Kalbadevi & Bhuleshwar
The Kalbadevi and Bhuleshwar bazaars to the north of Crawford Market are must-sees on a visit to Mumbai. The multitudes swarm the narrow lanes of these markets, the highlights being, Mangaldas Market, Zaveri Market, Bhuleshwar Market and Chor Bazaar.
You can also visit the Jama Masjid and the Mumbadevi Temple, dedicated to the patron goddess of the island's original inhabitants, the Kolis.
The Madhavbaug Temple area has a shelter for cows where you can feed, pat and scratch the holy being.

SIDDHI VINAYAK TEMPLE
The famous Siddhi Vinayak Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is in Prabhadevi. On Tuesdays you have lines going in miles.

BABULNATH TEMPLE
The Babulnath Temple at the beginning of Chowpatty is an ancient Shiv Temple and there is a lift service to go up to the temple. The temple is on a hill and one can have a panoramic view of Mumbai.

Juhu
The luxury hotels at Juhu Beach, 25 km north of the city centre were once the height of glamour for Mumbai's film crowd. Although the charm has a bit faded now, yet it has a strong standing enough to attract Indian tourists in Mumbai.

The beach is swarming on weekends with locals and tourists who are there for a brisk evening or playing cricket on the shoreline. There are fruit vendors, snack stands, toy sellers, fortune sellers and fairground rides on the beach to keep you amused.

The Hare Krishna ISKCON complex is nearby, and is worth a peek when the temple is open (7.15 am to 1 PM and 4 to 9 PM).