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It's September and it's time for the showers to come to an end. But rain doesn't seem to want to leave Mumbai this year. It's been a week now and the showers have been with us throughout the day. Since BomVoyage didn't cover a post this monsoon on Mumbai rains, we felt this was our chance and it wasn't too late. What is it about rains in Mumbai that brings out such happiness on everyone's face?  The strong cool wind on your sunburnt and moist face feels like heaven.  Just when you thought this might be the best thing that has happened to you that day, rain drops on your body prove you so wrong! Rain tops it all and you feel so blessed to not mind standing just there, rooted to the ground and get drenched, happily, in the water. What makes Mumbai rains unique is that, in this city that never sleeps, rains are a beautiful excuse to stop for a moment and enjoy the precious gift of life. Today, it's raining here. We smell the wet earth - the best smell in the whole wide world. The smell that reminds us that we belong to the nature and Mumbai belongs to us. Pc- @harrykhokhar #BombayRains#Rains#bombaylife#Citylife#Chilledweather#Mumbairains#Bestweather#bomvoyage96#wecaptureit#werememberit

The Bombay Duck or ‘Bombil’ as it is locally called is Bombay’s most loved fish. The popularity of this fish has been right since the Raj. This charmingly misnamed delicacy is a fish, whose pungent odour is a part of that special love-it-or-hate it-Mumbai smell. It is found in the city’s coastal waters especially during the monsoon.The Bombay Duck  can be described as a fish having a thin, longish, transparent, pinkish in colour body and considered as a relish at any dining table offering coastal cuisine.  Not every fish lover has acquired a taste for Bombay Duck. And many run away  from its smell. But Bombay Ducks will always be Bombay's favorite coastal cuisine. Pc- @fooodmaaad #bombayducks#Bombilfry#Fish#Bombay#Bombaylife#BombayFish#BombayFood#Foodies#MumbaiLove#SeaFood#bomvoyage96#Wecaptureit#Werememberit (at Fresh Catch Seafood Restaurant)

A walk through 175 year old - Khotachiwadi. Just behind the buzz and lights of Chowpatty beach is a village within the city. The village of Khotachiwadi- a historical area. Kothachiwadi is not only heritage bungalows with east-Indian occupants, but also is the mixture of diverse cultures coexisting peacefully. Once you enter, you will feel like you've entered a different world. Narrow winding lanes, centuries old colourful Konkan-Portuguese style architecture, a Catholic chapel with stone benches and street art for decor. One blink and you will miss a lane. The village is in essence a capsule of the transition from Bombay to Mumbai. James Ferreira, a resident of Kothachiwadi has been fighting the illegal takeover bid of the village. Khotachiwadi remains one of the few heritage villages left in the city. #STANDUP#KEEPHISTORY #BombayPlaces#Bombayhistory#bombayLife#CityLife#Khotachiwadi#Historic#bomvoyage96#Wecaptureit#WerememberIt (at Khotachi Wadi)

Every morning, the air feels cool. Mumbai's pride, Marine Drive, is awake and alive. The broad promenade stretches along the Arabian Sea. Giving a long way for Mumbaikars to sit back and watch over the beautiful sun rays. At night, with the street lights on, the entire road appears like a dazzling diamond neckpiece, hence its also referred as 'Queen's Necklace'. Beautifully rounded, accompanied by the waves that steadily hit the rocks. The highlight of this place is the beautiful promenade, which is lined with several palm trees. Considered as one of world's largest viewing gallery, Marine Drive attracts millions of tourists every year. Pc- @photgraphit #BombayPlaces#BombayLife#MarineDrive#queensnecklace#MyCity#CityLife#bomvoyage96#Wecaptureit#WerememberIt (at Marine Drive , Marine Lines , Churchgate , Mumbai)

Sometimes you walk past something without realising just how beautiful it is. And then you pause. Here she is, the Goddess Flora, on the top of the fountain. Isn't she beautiful? She's right in the middle of the busy financial district.This fountain stands where Bombay Fort's original Churchgate once stood. An imposing statue of the Roman Goddess crowns this structure and adds up to every aspect of its architectural beauty. Pc- @jibinjohnjackson #BombayPlaces#BombayTales#Historic#LifeinBombay#mumbaikar#CityLife#bomvoyage96#Wecaptureit#WerememberIt (at Flora Fountain)

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FAT MAN’S CAFE There are two outlets, one at Juhu and the other at Bandra. You’ll find this place admist many other restaurants and cafés! Fat man’s Cafe is a combination of amazing food, road-side ambience and really great music! You also have a variety of board games to kill time with. Must try: Cottage cheese burgers.. Pc- @michellesimon06

The Carter Road Promenade is over a decade old. It’s a long walkway along the sea on the west side of Bandra, a suburb of Bombay, India. Pc- @shraddhhaaa