Mumbai

Mumbai is a fascinating city, a compact mix of the traditional and the modern. A lively and varied place, this waterfront city, also the capital of Maharashtra, boasts a vibrant and cosmopolitan identity. Few cities in the world leave the tourists with such vivid impressions, whether it's the glitz and glamour of 'Bollywood', the spectacular array of Victorian buildings of the British Raj, the seaside rendezvous on the Juhu Beach, or the maze of alleyways and lively streets of Mumbai.
For many tourists, however, its world-class museums and galleries - notably the superb Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, with its collection of the antiquities, - are reason enough to visit.
This blend of old and new worlds makes for a fascinating exploration of the city's streets. An orientation of Mumbai is best begun from the Gateway of India, the most famous colonial landmark While Mumbai itself could take a lifetime to explore, it's also ideal as a base for visiting beautiful rock-cut Shiva temple on Elephanta Island - a short trip by launch across the harbor offering some respite from the frenetic activity of the city.

Fact & Figures

Temperature:	Summer: 33.3-22. 7C Winter: 29.5-19.4 C
Best Season :	Throughout the year
Clothing :	Tropical
Languages spoken :	Marathi, Hindi and English,
STD Code:	022
Tourist Office:	Indiatourism Office, 123, M Karve Road, Opp Church Gate, Mumbai-400 020. Tel: 22033144/5, 22074333/4. Fax: 22014496. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Indiatourism Office Counters at Airport, Domestic- 26156920, International- 28325331. Maharastra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), C.D.O Hutments, M Cama Road, Mumbai-400 020, Tel: 2202 6713, 2202 4627,2202 7784. Fax:2285 2182.