Mumbai

About Mumbai

Mumbai formerly called Bombay is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it is 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. Landmark British colonial buildings include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, an ornate train station melding Gothic Revival and Mughal architecture. The castle like Bombay High Court features octagonal turrets. Immense Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is a museum displaying ethnographic and natural history collections. Chor Bazaar is known for its antiques, while Mangaldas Market has textiles, and Zaveri Bazaar is filled with jewelry shops. Marine Drive terminates at popular Chaupati Beach. On the city’s outskirts in Sanjay Gandhi National Park is Kanheri, a cave system carved by Buddhists beginning in the 1st century B.C.
Gateway of India

Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India.
Haji Ali Dargah

Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai.
Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
SiddhivinayakTemple

The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Hanging Gardens

Hanging Gardens, in Mumbai, also known as Abhinav Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park.
Girgaum Chowpatty

Girgaum Chowpatty, commonly known as Chaupati, is one of the famous public beaches adjoining Marine Drive in the Girgaon area of Mumbai. 
Mumba Devi Mandir

Mumba Devi Mandir is an old temple in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi.
Castella de Aguada

Castella de Aguada, also known as the Bandra Fort, is a fort located in Bandra, Mumbai. The word "Castella" is a misspelling for Portuguese "Castelo".
Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a 3.6 kilometer-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. The road was constructed by late philanthropist Bhagojisheth Keer & Pallonji Mistry. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay.
Best Time To Visit Mumbai

The best time to visit Mumbai is between October and March. Summers in Mumbai are sticky and hot and should be avoided if you are planning to visit Mumbai. The temperature during this season rises up to 38°C and does not dip below 25°C. Mumbai during the monsoon season receives plenty of rainfall. However, the weather gets refreshing and might also become sticky. This is a good time to visit Mumbai if you are a lover of rain. Shopping or sightseeing could be a problem due to heavy rains. The temperature during monsoon here stays around 20°C and 30°C. Winter is the best time to visit Mumbai. The weather gets moderately cool, and the temperature does not get below 10°C. The maximum temperature during winters is 35°C.

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