India

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India sits in Asia and is home to about 1.4 billion people. Its capital is New Delhi and the local currency is the INR. On Destli you'll find 6 curated places in India, spanning hotels, restaurants and attractions, concentrated around Mumbai.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Mumbai's Victorian Railway Cathedral

This isn't just any train station — it's a UNESCO World Heritage site that looks more like a Gothic cathedral than a place to catch your morning commute. Built during British rule and originally called Victoria Terminus, this architectural masterpiece combines Victorian Gothic Revival with traditional Indian elements, creating something absolutely spectacular. Watching thousands of Mumbai commuters rush through these ornate halls every day is like witnessing organized chaos in a palace.

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Leopold Cafe

Mumbai's Most Legendary Cafe Survives It All

Leopold Cafe isn't just any Mumbai hangout — it's the place that's been feeding travelers, locals, and legends since 1871. This Colaba institution has weathered everything from colonial times to Bollywood fame (it's in Shantaram!) to the 2008 attacks, and somehow still serves the same hearty continental food and ice-cold beers that made it famous. Walking in feels like stepping into Mumbai's living history, complete with bullet holes still visible in the walls and waiters who've been here longer than most buildings.

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Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

Mumbai's Grand Dame Still Rules

The Taj Mahal Palace isn't just Mumbai's most iconic hotel — it's where the city's story unfolds in marble corridors and sea-facing suites. Since 1903, this waterfront palace has hosted everyone from royalty to rock stars, and walking through its opulent lobby feels like stepping into old Bombay glamour. The Gateway of India sits right outside your window, making this the ultimate spot to feel the pulse of Mumbai's historic heart.

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Four Seasons Mumbai

Mumbai's Sky-High Luxury Escape

Perched high above the bustling streets of Worli, this Four Seasons property offers a stunning retreat from Mumbai's beautiful chaos. The views across the Arabian Sea are absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunset when the entire city seems to shimmer below you. What really sets this place apart is how it manages to feel like a serene oasis while keeping you right in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.

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O Pedro Mumbai

Goan Soul in Mumbai's Business District

Tucked inside the gleaming towers of Bandra Kurla Complex, O Pedro brings the laid-back coastal vibes of Goa to Mumbai's financial heartland. This isn't your typical corporate lunch spot – it's where banking executives escape for proper Goan chorizo pao and feneni that tastes like it was made in a beach shack in Anjuna. The contrast is surreal: you're surrounded by glass towers and suited professionals, but the menu reads like a love letter to Goan home cooking.

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The Bombay Canteen

Mumbai's Modern Indian Kitchen Revolution

The Bombay Canteen has completely transformed how Mumbai thinks about Indian cuisine, taking traditional recipes and giving them a contemporary twist that's got the entire city talking. Chef Floyd Cardoz and team created something magical here - imagine your grandmother's dal reimagined with molecular gastronomy techniques, or street food classics elevated to fine dining status. The restaurant sits in the trendy Kamala Mills complex and has become the place where Mumbai's food scene comes to see what Indian cooking can become.

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Capital: New DelhiPop: 1,380,004,3853,287,263 km²INR