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Mumbai at a glance

Country: India
Airports: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM)
Search code: BOM
Money: Indian rupee (INR)

Discover Mumbai

India's financial capital: Bollywood, seaside promenades, grand colonial buildings and some of the best street food in the country.

What it's called

Bombayits name until 1995
Maximum Cityfor its size and energy
City of Dreamshome of Bollywood

Things to do in Mumbai

Landmark

Gateway of India

A 1924 arch on the waterfront, next to the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.

Views

Marine Drive

The "Queen's Necklace" curve of lights at night.

History

Elephanta Caves

Ancient rock-cut temples on an island, a short ferry ride away.

History

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

A grand Victorian Gothic railway station, a UNESCO site.

Shopping

Colaba Causeway

Street shopping and old cafés.

About India

India is the world's most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people. From the Himalayas to Goa's beaches, the Rajasthan desert to Kerala's backwaters, it feels like many countries in one.

CapitalNew Delhi
MoneyIndian rupee (INR)
LanguageHindi and English, plus many regional languages

Economy

One of the fastest-growing major economies and among the biggest in the world. Software and IT services, medicines, cars, textiles and farming are big, and Bollywood is one of the world's busiest film industries.

Culture

The birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism, with hundreds of languages and festivals like Diwali, Holi and Durga Puja. Yoga came from here, cricket is a passion, and every region has its own cuisine.

Places to visit

Agrathe Taj Mahal
Jaipur and Rajasthanpink cities, palaces and desert forts
Varanasiancient ghats on the Ganges
Keralahouseboats on the backwaters
Goabeaches and Portuguese churches
Rishikeshyoga and the Himalayan foothills

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Why India is worth it for you

Excellent valueComfortable hotels, trains and meals at low prices.
English widely spokenCommon in cities, hotels and on signs.
A food lover's dreamEvery state has its own dishes, and vegetarians are spoiled for choice.
Never the same trip twiceMountains, deserts, beaches and spiritual cities in one country.

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Places worth adding to your trip, from Mumbai or on another visit.

History

Taj Mahal, Agra

A white marble mausoleum, one of the world's most beautiful buildings.

History

Jaipur

The Pink City of palaces and forts, including Amber Fort.

Nature

Kerala backwaters

Houseboat trips through palm-lined canals.

Beach

Goa

Beaches, Portuguese churches and seafood.

Culture

Varanasi

Riverside ghats on the Ganges and the evening aarti ceremony.

History

Delhi

Mughal monuments and Old Delhi's markets.

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Eat like a local

Vada pavMumbai's spicy potato burger.
Pav bhajiSpiced vegetable mash with buttery bread.
Bhel puriA crunchy, tangy beach snack.

The story of Mumbai

Mumbai was once seven islands, joined by land reclamation from the 1700s onward. Portugal handed it to Britain in 1661, and it became a great trading port. It was officially renamed Mumbai, after the goddess Mumbadevi, in 1995.

India through history

c. 2500 BC
The Indus Valley civilization builds some of the world's first cities.
1526
The Mughal Empire is founded.
1632
Work begins on the Taj Mahal.
1858
Rule passes to the British Crown.
1947
India becomes independent on August 15.
1950
India becomes a republic.

Good to know

Best time to go: November to February is dry and pleasant; the monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September.
Getting around: Local trains are fast but crowded; taxis, auto-rickshaws in the suburbs, and ride-hailing apps.
Language: Hindi and English, plus many regional languages

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Mumbai → DubaiBOM – DXB · about 1,930 km

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Questions about Mumbai

Which airports serve Mumbai?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM). Search code: BOM.

What currency is used in Mumbai?

Indian rupee (INR).

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