Happiness, a deeply relative term, can have varied parameters. For an adventure tourist, it might be the availability of economical and safe accommodation, while for an old couple, it might be tranquil scenery and places to unwind. Time Out recently published its report to rank the happiest cities of Asia, and the top-ranking city will shock you. A hint? It’s in India.

Gathering insights from over 18,000 locals across the continent, they measured the city’s culture, food, nightlife, and overall quality of life to prepare the list. And this Indian city came shining out on top. A city that never sleeps, the home of cinema’s beloved Bollywood, and with over 1,40,000 millionaires – Asia’s happiest city is none other than Mumbai.

Happiest cities of Asia 2025: Why Mumbai tops the chart

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