In the burgeoning Worli district: Be central to everything in chic and spacious Four Seasons quarters, many with views of the Arabian Sea.

This heritage bungalow in Panchgani is a family-run guesthouse/ heritage hotel. The hosts cook some delicious Parsi cuisine. So the next time you're taking a holiday at a hill station near Mumbai or Pune, consider Panchgani and stay at this lovely heritage hotel. To view more details and book online, go to www.namastay.in or call +91 80 65 83 86 89

This is an eco-friendly farmhouse in Murud, a small village/ town about 2-3 hours away from Mumbai by road. The farmhouse has independent cottages and has direct access to the beach. The sea is barely 200 meters away. Most of the food that they serve is grown on their own farm and they use eco-friendly processes to cook so that all waste is either converted into fuel or manure. This place is ideal for travelers visiting Mumbai and want to have a real organic, eco-friendly, rural experience. To know more details about this rural farm house, log onto www.namastay.in. Bookings can be made online or by calling us at +91 80 6583 8689

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About 200 km from Mumbai is located the serene and beautiful coastal town of Shriwardhan. It is an ideal place to get absorbed in nature, enjoy the splendid views of the sea, watch fisherfolks in action and explore the invincible sea fort of Janjira.

An unofficial guide to life in Mumbai from a westerner's perspective.

A popular destination in Mumbai for tourists and locals alike. This clip is an immersive walk around the bustling arch that marks the arrival point of the Queen of England on her first visit to "The Jewel of the British Empire". I'm surprised nobody's ripped it down yet.

A documentary about my journey through India in the summer of 2003.

In this Rocketboom Special Report, I investigate a mad monkey on the loose in metro Mumbai. See more at ryanestrada.com

MUMBAI - Giving "open marketplace" a whole new meaning. Cindy and Smita take you on a whirlwind tour of a world-famous marketplace. From beads to beans, Mumbai shows it has something for just about anyone. Visit us at delta.com/siteseertravelcasts