Mumbai

The erstwhile ‘City of Dreams’ manages to encompass both the economic heart of India and the creative soul of Bollywood so there’s no doubting it’s a city of extreme contrasts. Alongside the ostentatious wealth you’ll find some of the largest and most deprived slums in Asia. All this makes the city a melting pot of cultural experiences, from exploring its colonial architecture and wandering its markets, mosques and temples to peeking behind the scenes at its pioneering hubs of cuisine, art and industry.