Mumbai City Tour

Where is Mumbai?
The city of Mumbai is located on the western coast of India in the state of Maharashtra.
What is the city famous for?
Mumbai is known all over for being home to Bollywood, India's biggest film industry. It is a chief commercial and financial hub of the country. Juhu beach, of course, is not a new name to the world.












How will you gain access?
The Sahar International Airport is located at a distance of 30 km from the city centre. The domestic terminal lies at Santacruz. Mumbai serves as an international gateway and is connected to all the major cities of the country. Located in the heart of the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is the main railway station. Dadar, Churchgate and Kurla are the other railway terminals of the city. An excellent road-network links Mumbai with all the key destinations of the country.
What does the climate say?
Mumbai experiences a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot with temperature reaching up to a maximum of 40 degrees centigrade. Winters extend from November to February. During these months, temperature ranges between 23 degrees and 30 degrees centigrade. July and August are the monsoon months. The annual rainfall of the city records 1800 mm.












What magnetises people?
» Gateway of India
Gateway of India is a chief attraction of Mumbai. The gigantic arch was erected to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. For those arriving by the sea-route, the Gateway of India is the first massive structure to be witnessed. It is the very place from where the last British troop set sail. Flanked by four turrets, this exquisite basalt-structure also presents some intricate carvings that prove to be a real charm to the visitors.
» Victoria Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) was formerly known as the Victoria Terminus. Built in the Gothic style, it serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways in India. On July 2, 2004, the place was declared as a World Heritage Site. The building exhibits a wonderful mix of influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revval architecture and the traditional Indian architecture.
Juhu Beach
The Juhu Beach is yet another attraction of the city. It serves as a perfect jogging ground for the locals, as well as for the visitors. Hawkers, pony leaders, palmists and acrobats can be seen all around. No wonder, the beach is wonderfully studded with some of the famous 5-star hotels, catering to the needs of the visitors in the most confirming ways.
» Haji Ali's Tomb
A visit to Mumbai is never complete without having a view of the very celebrated Haji Ali's Tomb. A Muslim Sufi lies here buried. On Thursdays, a huge crowd of devotees can be seen around. The tomb, however, can only be visited during low tide as the walkway gets fully immersed during high tide.
» Marine Drive
The Marine Drive is a place that will make you able to discover the hidden treasures of the city of Mumbai. Locals can be seen all around taking their lot of fresh air. The curve-shaped thoroughfare is dotted with towering buildings on one side, with the sparking blue waters of the Arabian Sea on the other.
Which are the nearby hotels?
Mumbai being an important commercial hub of the country provides with a huge range of accommodation facilities. The five-star group of hotels include names like Holiday Inn (Juhu Beach), the Oberoi (Nariman Point) and Grand Hyatt (Santacruz East). Hotel Apollo (Colaba) and Hotel Sahil (Bombay Central) are the popular Government approved hotels in the city. Citizen hotel (Juhu Beach) and Hotel Godwin (Colaba) fall into the 3-star group of hotels.
Where should you shop?
Needless to say, Mumbai has ample shopping options ranging from garments, home appliances, sports goods, foot wear, furniture, carpets, electronic goods, gifts and flowers to antiques and curios. Zaveri Bazar, Chor Market and Mutton Street are the chief shopping areas of the city. One should head to the Crawford's Market for purchasing flowers, fruit, vegetables and meat.



Source:Hindustanis.org