Mumbai Travel Guide
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The city of dreams, the city that never sleeps; this is a city of numerous tag lines. But the most apt is probably Mumbai–the commercial capital of India. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Mumbai has a certain natural charm that attracts visitors from India and abroad. Yet another reason that makes Mumbai what it is, is the Bollywood (India's … Read Mumbai introduction
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Haji Ali Dargah
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Situated in the Worli-Mahim Bay, overlooking Haji Ali seaface, this dargah has its origins shrouded in mystery. Believed by some to be the tomb of a wealthy saint and built by his devout followers, the second version states that the …
The Oberoi Mumbai
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The ultimate name in luxury, The Oberoi has long built a reputation for gracious hospitality and unsurpassed comfort. Voted as the best business hotel for …
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luv the place-its glamour,its people-such an interesting mix.great designers boutiques here,also rastha shopping at unbelievable bargains.. but learnt of lots of things happening.too much regionalism ... more
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Introduction
Mumbai is the bubblegum glamour of Bollywood cinema, shopping malls full of designer labels, cricket on the Oval Maidan, promenading families eating bhelpuri on the beach at Chowpatty, red double-decker buses queuing in grinding traffic jams and the infamous cages of the red-light district.
Not to miss
Gateway of India The bold basalt Gateway of India arch faces out to Mumbai Harbour at the tip of Apollo Bunder. Derived from the Islamic styles of 16th-century Gujarat, it was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V. It was completed in 1924: ironically, the gateway's British …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 16400000 Area : 4200km² Longitude / Latitude : 72.82583 / 18.975 Currency : Indian Rupee (INR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Mumbai beats Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai for international air traffic. It also has the busiest network of domestic flights, including flights to Aurangabad near the Ellora and Ajanta caves. National carrier Indian Airlines has been joined by various private carriers which are …
History
Recent History Mumbai leapt into the new millennium determined to become the most populous city in the world by 2020, when it might hold as many as 28.5 million people. This upcoming stature is, however, of little comfort to the 50% of the city's inhabitants who presently still live without water or …
Weather
Mumbai is prone to high temperatures, high humidity and tropical rain, though the climate is tempered by the influence of the Arabian Sea. Rainfall averages a soggy 2200mm (85in) per year, with the heaviest falls coming in the monsoon season from June to September. Recent years have seen massive …
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