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Mumbai

, Maharashtra

(Mumbai is also known as Bombay )

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Gateway of India - Mumbai

Mumbai is the “Gateway of India” and is also the financial capital of India. It stands for “Unity in diversity” as it embraces people from all cultures, religions and economic backgrounds. Well connected advancements in the city make it a striking manmade structure. It is also known as “City of Dreams” because of the Hindi Film Industry located in the city. Mumbaikars are known to represent the attitude and strength to come out of any kind of natural calamity or political unrest. The name Mumbai has been derived from the name of a Hindu Goddess Mumbadevi. It is the most populous metropolitan city in India and is the sixth most populated metropolitan city in the world.

Mumbai was earlier called Bombay and it lies on the Konkan coast. It is a major hub of industrial and commercial activities that contribute to around 70 % of India’s capital trade and investments. Mumbai is the home for one of the largest film industries on this world that makes more than 300 movies a year. The Hindi film industry is popularly known as “Bollywood” and has many things in it like theater, arts, crafts, documentary films, entertainment films, literary and artistic activities too. Mumbai travel guide gives you all the information about the exotic sites that can be visited in the city.

Attractions

Gateway of India

This monument was constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in December, 1911. It is situated in........ more »

Hanging Gardens

These gardens are placed on the top of the Malabar Hills in Mumbai and were built in 1881, also known as Ferozshah Mehta gardens. Main features of this...... more »

Mahalaxmi Temple

This temple was built in the year 1785 and is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, the wife of Lord Mahavishnu. It is located in Bhulabhai Desai road near Worli. This temple is...... more »

Accommodation

Tourists are offered with a plenty of options to stay during their visit to Mumbai city. The accommodation in Mumbai ranges from five star deluxe, first class to mid range and budget hotels. All these hotels are well maintained and are spacious enough to accommodate the tourists. These will offer tourists with all the basic facilities and modern amenities. During your trip, you can stay in these hotels namely, Hotel oberoi towers, The resort, Hotel Hyatt Regency, Ambassador hotel, Hotel Sahara Star, etc.

Events / Festivals

Mumbai is the city of Festivals and has a long list of festivals that are celebrated here. The major festivals in Mumbai are:

Ganesha Chaturthi: It is the main festival in Mumbai and is a ten-day long event having religious and cultural dimensions. It is celebrated in the month of August/ September and engenders feelings of nationalism and self esteem in the people of Mumbai. In this festival, pavilions house ornate statues of God Ganesha and folk dances like Dandiya and Garba take off the charm of the nights.

Banganga festival of Music: This festival is held near Banganga Tank every January and the cultural year begins in Mumbai with this festival.

Elephanta Festival: It is the festival of classical Indian dance and music that is organized by MTDC. This festival is held in the month of February every year on the Elephanta Island. Many classical dancers, singers and musicians perform during this festival.

The Kala Ghoda Festival: This festival is held every Sunday from the month of November to January and shows country and regional arts and crafts.

Top Honeymoon Hotels in Mumbai

One cannot turn around his or her sight from the ups & downs of Dalal Street's and one will obviously frame the catching sight of bolly beauties juggling in the dramatic sets. But one may not think of spending their honeymoon days in the bustling city of Mumbai. From one point Mumbai is one of the most visited cities by corporate travellers being the eminent financial hub of India but sighting a honeymoon couple on the Arabian shoreline or on the foothills of Western Ghats is as rare as sighting a migrating bird in the Thar Desert. Read more...

Top Hotels Near Nariman Point

Mumbai is one of the most bustling cities of India that could be well dubbed as the casino city of India. From major financial companies to media & entertainment companies, the city has been the epitome of wealth, fashion and life. From well known business tycoons to far-famed celebrities, Mumbai is also the financial hub of India that host the Wall St. of India’s stock market, the Dalal Street or the D Street. Cuddling with major edifices and the Bombay Stock Exchange right in its heart, the Nariman Point is the most bad-tempered and the hot-footed arena of the casino city. Thus Goibibo coming out from the leisure travellers mind have also kept the fidelity of corporate travellers with its selection of Top 5 hotels near Nariman Point along with online hotel booking offers. Read more...

Top Hotels In And Near Worli

Worli that stands to be one of the oldest districts of the city have its origin since the 16th century. Today it is one of the busiest commercial hub in Mumbai as well as it holds its own recital charm that reflects from the Haji Ali Dargah and the ruins of Worli Fort. With the inpouring of multinational companies and the newly constructed Worli-Bandra Sea Link that connects to the Western suburbs within 15 minutes, the district by now is arrayed with many hotels ranging from luxury to budget for both business and leisure travellers. To ease up travellers search, Goibibo with its online hotel booking offers have bagged Top 5 hotels in and near Worli. Read more...

Top Hotels in Bandra

Today it is one of the busiest commercial hubs in Mumbai with the influence of Bandra-Kurla Complex that hosts some eminent business edifices. Beside the commercialization horologe, the suburb also attracts tourists for the sunset at Bandra Bandstand, Mount Mary’s Basilica and Land’s End. Nonetheless it is frequented by industrialists and other business elites that splayed the suburb to flank with numerous business hotels as well as budget hotels. Thus Goibibo along with its online hotel booking offers have picked up Top 5 hotels in Bandra from East to West ranging from luxury hotels to budget hotels. Read more...

Top Hotels on Marine Drive

From financial edifices to well known educational institutes the city also boast country's some well known commercial properties like hotels and realty apartments. From Borivli to Churchgate and from Malabar to Thane, the city sprang up with many hotels and often to admire the breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea and the bustling Mumbai hues, people opt to nest themselves at hotels on Marine Drive. Thus Goibibo, from an array of more than 100 hotels on Marine Drive, have picked up Top 5 hotels on Marine Drive ranging from luxury to budget suiting the taste of different kinds of travellers. Along with our online hotel booking offersone may even opt an opulent stay at an affordable rate in the bolly-fin city of Mumbai. Read more...
Fast Facts
State: Maharashtra
District: Mumbai
Famous for/as: City
Languages: Hindi, English
Best Season: Oct – Mar
Weather: Summer 20 to 42°C, winter 10 to 32°C
Altitude: 14 m
Pin code: 400xxx
STD code: 022
Distance Charts:
Location Distance Time
Shirdi to Mumbai 241 KM 4 hrs.
Pune to Mumbai 151 KM 2 hrs.
Ahmednagar to Mumbai 253 KM 4 hrs.