Mumbai, also known as 'sapnon ka shahar' is a mystery to all. People staying anywhere else want to come and experience its magic whereas people already staying here fall in love with the city over and over again. But did you know these ten facts about the city of dreams:
The Mumbai sea link used around 90,000 tonnes of steel and cement for its 5.6 kms distance and is an architectural wonder.
It was initially a division of 7 islands that took 60 years to combine it to a coastal city.
Our favorite Jungle Book's author Rudyard Kipling was born in this very city in the year 1865.
Mumbai also has Dharavi, the largest and most expensive slum in the world.
Gilbert Hill is a rare hill that is made of 66 million old black basalt rock and is located at Andheri. A rock like this is only present in the United States at present.
On 16th April 1853, India's first train in India ran between Mumbai and Thane.
Mumbai is an exception with a national part right at the heart of the city. Covering an area od 104 sq. km, it has more than 6300 species to boast of.
Antilla, currently priced at 1 billion is world's most expensive building in the world and is owned by businessman Mukesh Ambani.
Between October to March, flamingos from Afro-Eurasia migrate to Mumbai and offer a beautiful sight.
So next time you are boasting about this city, don't forget to add these points to your list too!
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