Mumbai Mumbai is known around the world for never stopping, not even for a little period of relaxation. Numerous books, films, and short series have memorialised Amchi Mumbai's (Our Mumbai's) unbreakable soul. Mumbai, the nation's financial centre, is also the state capital of Maharashtra. This city has a beautiful coastline that is lined with paved promenades and places where you may sail and cruise. Bollywood, one of the biggest film industries in the world and the Hindi film industry of the nation, is also based in Mumbai. As one strolls around Mumbai's upscale neighbourhoods like Bandra, Colaba, or Pali Hills, one is sure to come across a little bit of stardust.  Best Places to Visit in Mumbai: Gateway of India, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Chhatrapati-Shivaji Terminus, Dhobi Ghat, Red Carpet Wax Museum, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach, Ajanta Caves, Bollywood Film City Mumbai  Best time to visit: Between October to February