Category: Mumbai

My recent trip to Mumbai was more than just a travel experience  it was a journey filled with creativity, connection, and powerful reflection.

As soon as we arrived in the city, we headed straight to Muso  Solutions, a space that truly amazed me with its unique features and inspiring creativity. The environment was fun and full of energy, and what I loved the most was how we got to learn through , expression, and innovation. But the most touching moment came when we watched a short video showing how pollution affects ocean animals. It was eye-opening and made me think deeply about our responsibility to the planet.

After this insightful visit, we headed to our rooms but there wasn’t much time to relax. We quickly got ready for a very special evening. At 7 PM, we arrived at the dinner hall for a gathering with the sponsors of the 360Plus program. I had the honor of meeting several amazing people, including the head of KPMG India. It felt surreal to talk to such inspiring individuals who have supported us on this journey.

Some of my friends took the stage to speak about their experiences with 360Plus and what they’ve learned so far. Listening to their stories was heartwarming. We ended the evening with a lovely dinner, dancing, and creating fun memories together  laughter echoing through the hall, bonds growing stronger.

The next morning, we visited the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum. The museum was rich in knowledge  we explored fascinating exhibits about plants, trees, animals, and birds, especially those that are now extinct. It reminded me of how much we have lost and how much more we need to preserve.

After that, we headed to the airport for our return journey. Though our flight was delayed and we spent over four hours at the airport, we used the time to reflect, laugh, and share stories with one another.

Mumbai gave me much more than memories it gave me lessons, friendships, inspiration, and a deeper sense of awareness. It was a short trip, but the impact it left will last a lifetime.

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Visiting Mumbai was very special to me. I spent more than half of my life in Mumbai. Due to covid, I had to leave Mumbai and go to my native place karnataka, without knowing I won’t return back for the next 6 years. I am very thankful to 360+ for giving me this opportunity.

‎We were in Mumbai for only 36 hours, but those were so finely organised. Soon after landing, we went to the museum of solutions. It was so creatively created, so engaging and as an engineering student, so inspiring for me. We were running out of time for the dinner we were here for, so we rushed through the museum. Still we had fun.

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We didn’t spend much time in Mumbai, but what we experienced there was really special. We went to the *Museum of Solutions* 🧩🎮, there were many games, and for a few minutes, we became children again, it was magical ✨. Then we got ready for dinner 👗🕺, the girls wore beautiful dresses, and the boys an elegant outfit and others with traditional outfits from their country the atmosphere was elegant but relaxed. It was a real moment of sharing with the guests 🤝🌍, there was a beautiful diversity, and talking to them really motivated us 💬💡. Then, the speeches began 🎤… a strong moment, full of emotions 🥹💖. Some young people cried with joy listening to their comrades 😭😊, it was beautiful, sincere, touching. There were also young people who sang 🎶🎤, and it was incredible… their voices, their presence, it was really touching, almost magical ✨🥹. After these beautiful interpretations, the atmosphere changed, we all danced together as usual 💃🕺🔥 a real moment of shared joy, freedom, pure happiness ❤️

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When Mumbai poured down the day me and my peers arrived it made me think of “Rain, Rain Go Away, come again another day” a song I used to sing when I was younger but now that I’m older I welcome the rain to pour down while I look outside a bus window wondering what every plant is and if they also welcome the rain to pour, wondering if they too look forward to the sound of rain drops after a long day of soaking in the sun while learning new songs on the way to their next learning experience, obliviously not the core thinking parts but I know they definitely welcome the rain as it is part of why they live on and make growth which makes wonders for air quality and balancing out carbon percentages, the rain has made me realize things must live on and show growth!

We were only in Mumbai for a day, so I’m not really sure if I can say whether I liked it or not, just because I didn’t get to see or explore much of the city. But from what I did experience, there were definitely parts I enjoyed. One of the highlights for me was visiting the Museum of Solutions. It was such a fun and engaging place—I really liked how interactive and creative everything was. It felt like a space made for curiosity, and I honestly had a great time there.

Another part of the day that stood out to me was dinner. The food was so good—definitely one of the best meals I’ve had since being here. The chicken was perfect; it wasn’t spicy at all, which I appreciated. The lemon pepper fish and the garlic bread were also amazing. That dinner was probably the closest thing I’ve had to American food while in India, so I really enjoyed it—it felt comforting and familiar.

Even though my time in Mumbai was short, one thing I did notice and love was the skyline. The city is full of tall buildings, and that really gave me a city vibe that felt familiar—almost like home. There’s just something about being surrounded by big buildings and that kind of energy that makes me feel comfortable and excited at the same time.

So while I didn’t get to see enough to say I loved Mumbai, I can say I definitely saw glimpses of things I really liked, and I’d love to go back and explore more.

Mumbai, the city of dreams. Mumbai is the financial centre of India. Even though we were only 36 hours there it still shows its sides. The rainfall, the skyscrapers, the sea everything was eye catching.

We went to Bombay and it was raining, while dealing with mumbai traffic we went to a place called the museum of solutions. The place was so good that it brought the child inside of you. We did many activities there, watched documentary on how waste is polluting the oceans. Then from there we went back to the hotel room to get ready for a special dinner, for the dinner we went to the place of Mumbai Cricket Association, I met the KPMG head of India, also many others and by interacting with them I get to know many things, they shared some of there experiences. After that the next day we went to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, there I saw many art and sculptures, got to know about many animal species, about our history, it was a great experience after that we went to Gateway of India but weather didn’t supported us and it started raining heavily but I consider it as a experience of Bombay monsoon.

In the end I didn’t get much time to visit Bombay but for sure still the visuals of Bombay give me a experience.

We were only in Mumbai for a day, so I’m not really sure if I can say whether I liked it or not, just because I didn’t get to see or explore much of the city. But from what I did experience, there were definitely parts I enjoyed. One of the highlights for me was visiting the Museum of Solutions. It was such a fun and engaging place—I really liked how interactive and creative everything was. It felt like a space made for curiosity, and I honestly had a great time there.

Another part of the day that stood out to me was dinner. The food was so good—definitely one of the best meals I’ve had since being here. The chicken was perfect; it wasn’t spicy at all, which I appreciated. The lemon pepper fish and the garlic bread were also amazing. That dinner was probably the closest thing I’ve had to American food while in India, so I really enjoyed it—it felt comforting and familiar.

Even though my time in Mumbai was short, one thing I did notice and love was the skyline. The city is full of tall buildings, and that really gave me a city vibe that felt familiar—almost like home. There’s just something about being surrounded by big buildings and that kind of energy that makes me feel comfortable and excited at the same time.

So while I didn’t get to see enough to say I loved Mumbai, I can say I definitely saw glimpses of things I really liked, and I’d love to go back and explore more.

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Our journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai began with excitement in the air. Upon arrival, we headed straight to the Museum of Solutions — a vibrant space that sparked curiosity and imagination. After exploring, we returned to the hotel to get ready for the much-awaited sponsors’ dinner.

The evening was filled with meaningful conversations. We had the honour of meeting the Head of KPMG (India), among other brilliant minds. Their insights were not just professional but deeply inspiring. Later, seven of our teammates shared their personal journeys — raw, emotional, and powerful. There wasn’t a single dry eye in the room, including mine. In that moment, I realised how deeply connected we all had become. With just six days left, it felt like we were slowly preparing to say goodbye to a second family.

The next morning, we visited the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya — a treasure of history and culture. Afterwards, we saw the iconic Gateway of India, a perfect way to wrap up our short yet meaningful trip before heading to the airport.

Mumbai gave us more than just memories — it gave us connection, reflection, and a reminder of how far we’ve come.

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We started the day with our journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.

Our first visit was to the Museum of Solutions (MUSO) a colourful and interactive space focused on sustainability and creative problem-solving. Students experienced a powerful turtle conservation film, explored innovation zones. Though the visit was short, it  was very inspiring.

In the evening, we gathered to  celebration dinner with 360Plus sponsors and partners.Each story of our teammates was honest, emotional, and showed real growth. Their words touched everyone in the room.

The day ended with quiet conversations and a deep sense of gratitude – for the journey, for the people, and for the experiences that brought us together..

Thank you.

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36 hours in Mumbai with my 360Plus team was all about reflecting and learning but also experiencing. Knowing that it was short but felt like more was happening. We checked out the Museum of Solutions, which was all about creativity and inventiveness. Made me a kid again. I will be thinking deeply about the kind of change I want to put into the world, but this time with more creativity and enthusiasm towards enjoying the process of making the change.

Later, we had dinner with some guests and donors who supported us on our journey through 360plus and had a conversation with some incredible people from KPMG, Genci from HDFC Bank, and others. She shared her hope for change and how we, through programs like 360Plus, are not just hoping for a better future, but actually creating it. That moment made me realize how powerful our voices and actions can be.

I also shared my own experience with others regarding my future aspirations while seeking advice and learning from their experience of 27+ years in the working industry and how the 360 trip, from Delhi to Ahmedabad to Mumbai, has been so exciting, giving me space to think, reflect, learn, unlearn, and just keep growing. I’m learning to see things from new perspectives and changing my perception towards exploring and adapting learning. Talking about experience, I particularly enjoyed hearing my teammates explain their journeys and reflect on how we are growing together in this space. Making this trip more memorable and a reflective walkthrough the incredible experience.