Mumbai

The city of dreams — Bollywood, colonial Gothic, sea-front promenades and street food — India's maximum city.

IndiaBest time: November–February

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India

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Asia

Best time

November–February

82°F / 28°C

Clear sky 13 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Mumbai.

landmark

Gateway of India

The basalt arch on the harbour, ferries to Elephanta.

historic

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

A UNESCO Gothic railway cathedral in daily use.

experience

Marine Drive

The Queen's Necklace at dusk.

historic

Elephanta Caves

Rock-cut Shiva temples on a harbour island.

food

Vada pav & Khau Gallis

The city's beloved street-food lanes.

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Signature events

August–September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ten days of processions to the sea.

February

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

The fort district turns into a gallery.

Getting there & around

Local trains are the lifeline (avoid rush hours); the Metro network is growing fast; app-cabs and kaali-peeli taxis everywhere.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

large airport

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Mumbai

Capital of Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Located on the Konkan coast along the west coast of India, it has a deep natural harbour. As per the 2011 Census of India, it is the most populous city proper in India, with a…

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