About Mumbai:
Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city's also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.
Connectivity:
Mumbai is extremely well linked with the rest of the country by a strong network of flights, trains and buses.
By air: Mumbai Airport or Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, located around 30 km away from the city centre
By road: Mumbai Central Bus Station, located in the centre of Mumbai, is the main bus terminus in the city. Buses of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) operate from here and provide frequent luxury, semi-luxury, express and passenger buses
By train: Mumbai is well linked with other parts of the country by a huge network of trains. Those travelling from central, eastern and western parts of India can book their tickets till Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus while travellers arriving from the north are served by Mumbai Central Station. Apart from these two major railheads, there are others such as Dadar Railway Station and Kalyani Railway Station serving the city of Mumbai. Buses, cabs and taxis are easily available from outside the railway stations.
Climate:
Mumbai has an extreme tropical wet and dry climate Mumbai has a virtually rainless period extending from October to May and an extremely wet period peaking in July.[172] A cooler season from December to February is followed by a hotter season from March to May. The period from June to about the end of September constitutes the south west monsoon season, and October and November form the post-monsoon season. Between June and September, the South-west monsoon rains occur in Mumbai. Pre-monsoon showers are received in May. Occasionally, north-east monsoon showers occur in October and November.
Places of Interest:
Mumbai is one of India's leading tourist destinations, mesmerising tourists with its balance of heritage, modern beauty and rich and varied culture. From relics to new-age developments, bountiful nature to modern architecture, the city has much to offer and explore.
