Mumbai, India - Spring virtual walk

As you stand in Marine Drive, the sun breaks through a veil of clouds, casting a warm glow over the iconic curved promenade. The salty breeze carries a hint of jasmine, swirling past your face as you watch the waves lap against the stonework. Seagulls cry overhead, diving playfully, their shadows dancing on the pavement. Spring transforms Marine Drive into a canvas of life. The trees lining the boulevard burst with small green buds, creating a gentle contrast against the azure sky. Café terraces open their doors, inviting patrons to sip on steaming cups of chai and savor vada pav as the sound of laughter fills the air. You can hear the chirping of birds, a harmonious chorus that rises above the hum of motorbikes and the distant city sounds. Families stroll along the promenade, children kicking a cricket ball, reveling in the first warm days of the season. As you walk, take a moment to pause at the small shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha hidden beneath a banyan tree. Locals often stop here to offer flowers or light incense, a simple act of devotion amidst the lively scene. This quiet spot provides a brief respite from the bustling energy around you, a reminder of the small joys found within the city's heart.

Mumbai City Walks, India, sweep you into a mesmerizing whirl of colonial charm, Bollywood glitz, and coastal vitality. Starting at the iconic Gateway of India, where the Arabian Sea meets Gothic arches, your journey unfolds through Colaba’s colonial lanes, alive with street vendors, vintage bookstalls, and echoes of the Raj. Past the domed elegance of the Taj Mahal Palace and the banyan-draped paths of Horniman Circle, history breathes through sun-dappled arcades and Parsi cafés where the scent of Irani chai and bun maska wafts warmly in the air.

• Diwali - Across India
• Holi Festival of Colours - Across India, notably Mathura and Vrindavan

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