Where is Mumbai?
The city of Mumbai is located on the western coast of India in the state of
Maharashtra.
What is the city famous for?
Mumbai is known all over for being home to Bollywood, India's biggest film
industry. It is a chief commercial and financial hub of the country. Juhu
beach, of course, is not a new name to the world.
How will you gain access?
The Sahar International Airport is located at a distance of 30 km from the
city centre. The domestic terminal lies at Santacruz. Mumbai serves as an
international gateway and is connected to all the major cities of the
country. Located in the heart of the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
(CST) is the main railway station. Dadar, Churchgate and Kurla are the other
railway terminals of the city. An excellent road-network links Mumbai with
all the key destinations of the country.
What does the climate say?
Mumbai experiences a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot with
temperature reaching up to a maximum of 40 degrees centigrade. Winters
extend from November to February. During these months, temperature ranges
between 23 degrees and 30 degrees centigrade. July and August are the
monsoon months. The annual rainfall of the city records 1800 mm.
What magnetises people?
» Gateway of India
Gateway of India is a chief attraction of Mumbai. The gigantic arch was
erected to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. For those
arriving by the sea-route, the Gateway of India is the first massive
structure to be witnessed. It is the very place from where the last British
troop set sail. Flanked by four turrets, this exquisite basalt-structure
also presents some intricate carvings that prove to be a real charm to the
visitors.
» Victoria Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) was formerly known as the Victoria
Terminus. Built in the Gothic style, it serves as the headquarters of the
Central Railways in India. On July 2, 2004, the place was declared as a
World Heritage Site. The building exhibits a wonderful mix of influences
from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revval architecture and the traditional
Indian architecture.
» Juhu Beach
The
Juhu Beach is yet another attraction of the city. It serves as a perfect
jogging ground for the locals, as well as for the visitors. Hawkers, pony
leaders, palmists and acrobats can be seen all around. No wonder, the beach
is wonderfully studded with some of the famous 5-star hotels, catering to
the needs of the visitors in the most confirming ways.
» Haji Ali's Tomb
A visit to Mumbai is never complete without having a view of the very
celebrated Haji Ali's Tomb. A Muslim Sufi lies here buried. On Thursdays, a
huge crowd of devotees can be seen around. The tomb, however, can only be
visited during low tide as the walkway gets fully immersed during high tide.
» Marine Drive
The Marine Drive is a place that will make you able to discover the
hidden treasures of the city of Mumbai. Locals can be seen all around taking
their lot of fresh air. The curve-shaped thoroughfare is dotted with
towering buildings on one side, with the sparking blue waters of the Arabian
Sea on the other.
Which
are the nearby hotels?
Mumbai being an important commercial hub of the country provides with a
huge range of accommodation facilities. The five-star group of hotels
include names like Holiday Inn (Juhu Beach), the Oberoi (Nariman Point) and
Grand Hyatt (Santacruz East). Hotel Apollo (Colaba) and Hotel Sahil (Bombay
Central) are the popular Government approved hotels in the city. Citizen
hotel (Juhu Beach) and Hotel Godwin (Colaba) fall into the 3-star group of
hotels.
Where should you shop?
Needless to say, Mumbai has ample shopping options ranging from garments,
home appliances, sports goods, foot wear, furniture, carpets, electronic
goods, gifts and flowers to antiques and curios. Zaveri Bazar, Chor Market
and Mutton Street are the chief shopping areas of the city. One should head
to the Crawford's Market for purchasing flowers, fruit, vegetables and meat.
