| Mumbai, the capital
of Maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most affluent and industrialized city in India.
Mumbai is along India's beautiful west coast, that runs down from Gujarat, through Mumbai
to Goa,Karnataka and Kerala. The city has a natural harbor, which was developed by the
British. It is one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40 percent of
India's maritime trade. What to See
Gateway of India, the principal landmark of Mumbai, was the principal port when
visitors came to India by ship. The gateway was conceived, following the visit of King
George V to India in 1911, and was officially opened in 1924. Its architecture is akin to
the conventional Arch of Triumph, with elements derived from Muslim styles of 16th century
Gujrat. Near the gateway is the Colaba Causeway, which extends to the end of Colaba
promontory, the southern end of Mumbai Island.
 One of the most popular promenades of Mumbai is the Marine Drive,
built on land reclaimed during 1920. It runs along the shoreline of Back Bay, starting at
Nariman Point, and sweeping past Chowpatty beach upto Malabar Hills. Chowpatty beach is
one of Mumbai's popular spots for people seeking an evening outdoors.
It is also the setting for the vibrant annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival. A major
landmark of this city is the VT or Victoria Terminus which was designed in Italian Gothic
style by F. W. Stevens.
Around Mumbai
Places which you can visit when in Mumbai are the Elephanta islands, about 10 km
northeast of Apollo Bunder, or Gateway of India; Krishnagiri Upavan National Park; Kanheri
caves (42 km from Mumbai); Manori beach (40 km); Montepezir and Jogeshwari Caves and
Bassein, which separates Mumbai city from the mainland, and was a Portuguese fortified
city from 1534 to 1739.
When to Visit
Mumbai can be visited any time of the year, though the hot and humid monsoon months of
June, July and August are best avoided.
How to Get There
Air: There is an extensive network of flights from Mumbai's Sahar
(International) and Santa Cruz (Domestic) airports. International flights connect it to
all the major cities of the world. There are domestic flights to all the major cities of
the country.
Train: Mumbai has trains connecting it to all the major cities of the country.
Intra city trains in Mumbai are the fastest and cheapest way to move around in Mumbai.
Road: Mumbai is well connected to all cities of Maharashtra by bus. Intra city
bus services are also very good.
Where to Stay
The premier hotels in the south of the city, are Taj Mahal Hotel and Taj Mahal
Intercontinental near the Gateway of India, Ambassador Hotel, Ritz Hotel, Oberoi Towers
and Hotel President.
Near the airport there is the Centaur Hotel, Hotel Airport Plaza, Hotel Airport
International and Leela Kempinski.
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Calcutta
Chennai
Delhi
Kerala
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