Mumbai
India · Maharashtra · 14 m
Description
Mumbai (मुंबई), formerly Bombay, is India's vibrant financial capital and the country's leading center of the Hindi film industry. The metropolis on the Arabian Sea captivates visitors with its unique blend of colonial architecture, modern skyscrapers, bustling markets, and remarkable cultural diversity. Landmarks such as the Gateway of India, the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the sweeping Marine Drive waterfront are as much a part of the cityscape as its historic neighborhoods, colorful temples, and lively everyday street life. Mumbai combines economic dynamism with a rich history, outstanding cuisine, and a distinctive urban atmosphere. As India's foremost financial, commercial, and cultural hub, the city serves as the gateway to western India and ranks among Asia's most fascinating metropolises.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Gateway of India
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Haji Ali Dargah
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- Marine Drive
- Colaba Causeway
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Elephanta Caves(Day trip)
- Kanheri Caves
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
- Kala Ghoda
- Dhobi Ghat
- Bollywood Studio Tour
- Dharavi Walking Tour
- Crawford Market
- Girgaon Chowpatty
- Bandra-Worli Sea Link
- Bandra Fort
- Mount Mary Basilica
- Juhu Beach
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
- Global Vipassana Pagoda
- Worli Sea Face
- Hanging Gardens
- Flora Fountain
- Oval Maidan
- Jehangir Art Gallery
- Nehru Science Centre
- EsselWorld Bird Park
Getting there
- Airports:
- BOM, NMI
- Train stations:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry