Mumbai

Tourist information about Mumbai

When planning to travel to Mumbai, having some ideas about the place shall plan. Almost 6 million people visit the place and enjoy the tourist places, become part of the festivals and taste the excellent delicacies. Make plans so that you can visit the place during the right time of the year to experience the localities at its best.

Mumbai is the financial capital of India

Mumbai is the most populous city in India

Mumbai has the eighth-highest number of billionaires of any city in the world.

Mumbai’s billionaires have the highest average wealth of any city in the world

Bollywood, the Hindi Film industry of India is here

Dharavi, the largest slum in Asia is located here

Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Elephanta Caves,

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus

Victorian and Art Deco buildings

Mumbai (Bombay) was under the Portuguese. In 1661 Charles II of England married Portuguese princess Catherine and received Mumbai as a dowry gift.

Location of Mumbai

• Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra is situated on the western coast of India.
• It is along the banks of the Arabian Sea and at the mouth of Ulhas River.
• Sitting partially on Satellite Island, it partially touches Thane district.

Best time to visit Mumbai 

It is ideal for traveling during October to March when it experiences mild winter. To experience rainfall, visit during the monsoon seasons.

How to reach Mumbai?

• By air – When traveling by air, you can reach Mumbai via Sahara International Airport. With facilities of connecting flights from other major cities, you can easily reach Mumbai.
• By roadways – Take private bus operators through the roads of Mumbai that easily connect from one city to another. Even for traveling to nearby places like Pune, which is 152 kilometers, Shirdi, which is 245 kilometer, take the state bus service.
• By train – The Mumbai railway station easily connects to other cities and therefore, you can reach Mumbai via the express trains available from the big cities.

What is Mumbai famous for?

Mumbai is famous for a number of things. Check the list below to have an idea about it.

• Hill Road – If you are a shopaholic, hill road is your ultimate destination to grab the best deals. Get the item of your choice at pocket-friendly rates from this place.
• Mohammad Ali Road – To taste some delicious street foods, do not miss visiting this place. From quail, keema and many more, this is the place for food lovers.
• Monuments and structures – If you love to witness the monuments and old structures of the place, Gateway of India are the suitable option when traveling to Mumbai. To know about the architectural importance of the place, there are plenty of monuments throughout the city.
• Happening nightlife – For the party lovers, nothing can be better than enjoying the nightlife at Mumbai. With plenty of options for pubs and bars, visit the trilogy clubs meeting all your party needs.
• Restaurants – To taste the excellent cuisine at Mumbai, do not miss out on fine-dining at the city. With plenty of to dine out, try one or more to get a taste of the delicious food.

Things to do when visiting Mumbai

1. Watch the sunset at Bandra Fort – Visit Bandra Fort and wait to witness the amazing sunset. With the assistance of rickshaw drivers, you can easily reach the place much before sunset and witness its beauty. For nature lovers, it is worth visiting the place even during the sunrise.
2. Taste the tasty food of Mumbai – The food lovers are sure to enjoy the tasty street food and its plenty options at Mumbai. From candies, coffees to pizzas and a lot more, the food lovers can indulge in some of the best delicacies in this city. To dine out and have lunch with your family, you can have some of the best gourmet food options in the city.
3. Experience the spiritual side – With plenty of options for temple, mosque and places of devotion, one can get a taste of the spirituality that the city offers.
4. Shop for tea, fashion and others – For shopping lovers, Mumbai is the place. From picking the tea and coffee of your choice to getting the latest fashionable items and others, bag in the best items along with memories when traveling to Mumbai.  
5. Evening walk at marine drive – Going for an evening walk along marine drive is worthy. Try to experience the beauty of the place and you are sure to fall in love with it. The leisurely stroll to have the refreshing breeze of the place is surely make you enjoy the place even better.
6. Take ferry ride at Gateway of India – For the adventure lovers, they should not miss taking a ferry ride at the Gateway of India. The cool breeze from the sea and plenty of tourists taking the ferry, you would love the ride.
7. Check the Parsi cafes – Be it street food of parsi cafes, the city has to offer plenty of options for delicious delicacies.

Places to visit in Mumbai 

1. Gateway of India – Situated at 18 kilometers from the city, one can witness a distinguished monument and a famous tourist hub of Mumbai here.
2. Sanjay Gandhi National Park – Spread over an area of 104 square kilometers, it is among the second most famous tourist places in Mumbai. Take the forest road to the national park and the adventurers and kids are sure to love the way. Visit during the early morning to have a better experience of the place.
3. Haji Ali Dargah – When looking for one of the religious shrines of Mumbai, this is the one. Made from white marble, this place is the great architectural evidence of its time of inception. A walk through the forts is worthy of a visit.
4. Nehru center – The perfect place for an outing with your kids which is located near Worli Mumbai. From the dome-shaped planetarium to many other places, kids would surely love visiting.
5. Juhu beach – For the couples, Juhu beach is the place. Nothing can be more pleasing than watching the sunset at the beach and tasting some of the best food from the stalls at the beach.
6. Marine Drive – Located at 16 kilometers from the main city, it is worth walking through the 3 kilometers arc-shaped area in front of the place. Here also, it is fantastic to watch the sunset.
7. Hanging Garden – At a distance of 15 kilometers, the place is full of bushes. Opposite of this garden is Kamla Nehru Park, this place is perfect to spend some relaxed time.
8. Colaba Causeway – Located at Colaba, it is 18 kilometers from the center of the city. For endless shopping, this is the place that has its charm coupled with some old-world cafes worthy to take a bit of its famous dish.
9. Elephanta Caves – To witness the great architecture of Mumbai, it is one of the best evidence. Located at a distance of 11 kilometers from the main city, the skyline of the city is amazing to visit.

Famous festivals at Mumbai

• Navratri – Clap with various tunes to celebrate this festival in Mumbai. People across ages take part in Dandiya Raas.
• Elephanta festival – For promoting tourism and the culture of Mumbai, the festival is worthy to visit. Organized by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, this prominent festival takes place just 10 kilometers from the main city.
• Banganga festival – Organized by state tourism department, it is held during January. The two day musical event takes place at the Malabar Hills and helps save the cultural heritage of the city.  
• Mumbai international film festival – Organized by film division, do not miss witnessing one of the prestigious festivals. If you are a movie person, this is for you.
• Gudi Padwa Festival – This indicates the coming of New Year in April, and it is called by this name in Mumbai.
• Ganesh Chaturthi – One of the famous festivals celebrated in Mumbai during August or September. It is accompanied by dance, music and many more in every corner of the city.

Food culture of Mumbai

Taste the excellent delicacies of Mumbai. The list of traditional food includes Batatya rassa Chinch- gulacha, Potato bhaji, Batatya rassa, Okra bhaji and many more to taste.

The city’s culture is incomplete without the food. So, irrespective of caste and creed, people take part in the celebrations of the city.