Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra known for its skyline is the country’s technological and financial hub. Gateway of India stands as the city’s defining landmark. St.Thomas’ Cathedral and the old town hall stand as reminders of the cotton boom prosperity of late 19th century. Victoria terminus, the high watermark of India’s Raj architecture and the bazaars of central Mumbai also attractions for the visitor. An hour’s boat ride from Colaba, the island of Elephanta offers one of the more atmospheric escapes from the crowd of the city. It is famous for the magnificent rock cut Shiva temple. When the crush of the city’s central districts gets too much, an evening stroll along Marine Drive and Chowpatty beach is the ideal antidote.

Further well known to all scholars and lovers of art and culture the city of Aurangabad is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora, both famous as treasure houses of Indian Art and Sculpture.

Stretches of endless silver sand and white surf beaches wetted by the rush of the ‘azure’ Arabian sea, the taverns, white churches and temples resting against plush green padding fields and coconut trees, the nostalgic atmosphere, longer days of sun, sand and sea, one only feels very welcome to Goa.