The capital of Maharashtra on the west coast of India, Mumbai is a city that is always bustling with people coming from different walks of life. It is one of the wealthiest and most advanced cities in India, accounting for slightly over 6.2% of the economy. Besides several historical and religious sites, lavish malls and theatres, Mumbai also boasts of some of the country’s finest educational institutions, such as St. Xavier’s Institute of Education, TISS, IIT, IIM and others.
Things to do in Mumbai
Taking a tour of the Goregaon Film City tops the list of things to do in Mumbai. The integrated studio complex has many theatres, grounds, lakes, gardens and recording rooms, which serve as the shooting venue of several Bollywood movies. Next, you can head to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Victorian Gothic architecture. Take a long romantic walk with your partner along the Marine Drive and watch the sun go down while enjoying ‘vada pav’ and ‘paani puri’ at the Juhu Beach.
Tourist attractions in Mumbai
The most prominent places worth visiting in and around Mumbai include the Prince of Wales Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Nehru Science Centre, Red Carpet Wax Museum, Vasai Fort, Kala Ghoda, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Aksa Beach.
Places to shop in Mumbai
You can shop your heart out from the local markets and street shops in Mumbai. Hill Road, Linking Road, Colaba Causeway and Fashion Street are the most popular shopping destinations in the city, where you will find a huge collection of fashionable garments, footwear, bags and accessories. Zaveri Bazaar is famous for designer jewellery while Chor Bazaar is the one-stop destination for electronic goods. You can also pick some handicrafts, antiques, gift items and souvenirs to take back home. Inorbit Mall, Palladium Mall and High Street Pheonix are the best shopping malls in Mumbai.
Best time to visit Mumbai
The perfect time to visit Mumbai is between November and February. This is because the weather remains pleasant and apt sightseeing during this time.
Modes of transport
Local buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws are the most convenient way of getting around the city. Mumbai also has a great network of local trains connecting the major routes. They are also the cheapest mode of public transport. For a comfortable ride, one can hire app-based cabs.
Weather in Mumbai
The weather in Mumbai remains quite hot and humid during the summer season (March to June). The temperature tends to rise above 33 degrees Celsius. Monsoons bring heavy showers between July and September. Winters typically last from December to February with the minimum temperature hovering around 15 degrees Celsius.
Airport in Mumbai
The primary airport handling domestic traffic in Mumbai is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (IATA: BOM). Check out all IndiGo flight timings from this airport at goIndiGo.in.