Mumbai Tourism

Formerly recognized as Bombay, Mumbai stands as a city that never sleeps. The city has earned several tags like; ‘A fast city’, ‘A city that simply moves on’, ‘A city of dreams’ ‘A city of undying spirits’ and many more. The cosmopolitan city is India’s largest and the capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai is also home to the biggest Indian film industry. Abundant restaurants, lively hangouts, the lovely beaches, malls, cinema halls, gardens, and more contribute largely to the charm of the enthralling city. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how this city fascinates its visitors leaving them with a craving of visiting here over and over again.

The magic of Mumbai is that the more you know the city, the more you fall in love with it. At the first glance you’d draw a conclusion that the overcrowded city is nothing but a cluster of people flooding the roads causing traffic jams. However, after just a short period you’ll realize that it is the people that add to the life of the city, while you learn that Mumbai solely deserves the entire crowd as it has so much to offer.

The city is a total contrast as it is home to 5 stars, posh buildings, elite sky scrapers on one hand and slum areas and poor localities on the other. On a visit to this enthusiastic city, if you wish to live it like a local, visit a beach and indulge in the deliciousness of snacks like; chat, pani-puri, and more along with the other junk food served around. You could also go on a romantic drive around the queen’s necklace in ‘Marine Drive’ and experience the city in an exceptional way.

Comprising of seven islands coming together to form the island of Mumbai, each of these seven islands, co-exist independently yet collectively work as one. There’s never a dull moment in this state capital of Maharashtra. Each one of you should visit Mumbai city at least once and experience all that it has to offer considering the best time to visit Mumbai.

Essential travel information and Mumbai tips for your visit

Essential Info in Mumbai

  • Time Zone- UTC+05:30
  • Currency- Indian National Rupee (INR)
  • Electricity: Power in India is 230 Volts, 50 Hz. Internet 3G compatibility (4G recently introduced)
  • Languages- Marathi, Hindi and English
  • Security- Numbers for emergency
  • Ambulance - 108
  • Fire- 101
  • Police 100
  • Off-beaten Path- NA
  • Tipping- Tipping is appreciated but optional.

Tourist Traps

  • It is safe to avoid secluded areas after dark.
  • Bus and train are cheaper modes of transport.
  • Make sure the rickshaw driver rides you around the town on meter basis.

Customs

  • It is wise to dress modestly.
  • It is mandatory to enter the temples without footwear.
  • Suggested to check the availability of opted Mumbai tours, before you plan for any.

Mumbai Trip Planner

Plan your customized day by day trip plan for mumbai. Choose from various experinces categories as adventure, romantic and family and kids friendly for your trip using using mumbai trip planner.

The best tours and activities in the city, guided by experts to give you a local insight to the best of Mumbai