Quick! What’s the local language in Mumbai?
Answer: Marathi.
India is one of the world’s most language-rich countries, with well over 400 living languages still being spoken.
Marathi is the official language in the state of Maharashtra and the capital of Mumbai.
Fortunately for travelers who want to try out Marathi on their journey, there’s a new, slick language guide by Daniel Krasa that’s slim enough to put in a small bag, yet packed with enough information, words, and phrases to actually be useful… a rare feat.