Aamchi Mumbai

Vasudha Jain, 270

The hustle and bustle of Mumbai keeps you forever amazed. But at the same time the serenity that one attains by simply sitting at Marine drive is implacable. Mumbai is a rainbow of different shades that cannot be confined to one color. It is a city that never sleeps, but at the same time never tires. 

India's first cosmopolitan city, Mumbai, has always been a multicultural conglomeration of different cultures, religions and customs. You can never experience the real Mumbai until you visit Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Byculla, Girgaum Chowpatty and the Juhu and The Bandstand. Yes! And in the middle of all this are its world famous landmarks like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), The Gateway of India etc. In this busy metropolis, one can always find a quiet place to sit and have a warm cup of coffee. Marine drive is an ideal spot to do this; this road stretches along the coast of Mumbai, it has thirteen kilometers of straight beachfront, lined with the most luxurious hotels and restaurants.

One can get a clear view of the enchanting Queen's Necklace from Malabar Hill. It is as if it's beauty magnifies a thousand times at night. Mumbai is soothing and at the same time never fails to elevate the adrenaline rush. It carries the potential to not only build people's dreams but crush them completely too. Many students, such as myself, come to ever-growing hubs like Mumbai to enhance our growth and grab opportunities. Because it is a truth universally acknowledged, "when you're given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn't give you things, you take things." 

The people of Mumbai have an air of warmth surrounding them. One may get lost due to the Google maps but these people will lead you right back to your hotel by giving apt directions. Mumbai, you make my heart beat faster and my mind become stronger.