Mumbai

About Mumbai

Originally known as Bombay, with 13 million inhabitants, this is India’s largest city. It is an amazing mixture of crowds, noise and traffic that is bursting with people. A megalopolis you will either love or hate, the pace is fast and furious and never stops. Hot and humid, it has a vibrant and dynamic population that just gets on with the life! Once you have come to grips with the city, it is the kind of place where you will need to go with the flow. The atmosphere is heady here, where all walks of life meet together in a huge melting pot of colours, noises, smells and excitement.

Mumbai – On the Map

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Quick Facts

Population	20 million
Currency Rupee	Rs1 = 100 paise
Emergency numbers	Police-100 \| Fire-101 \| Medical-105 \| Accident – 102
Telephone	Country code: +91 \| Area code: 022
Electricity	220/250V 50 Hz Plugs C &D

Places to see

Gateway To India

This is the city’s most famous landmark and was built to commemorate the 1911 visit of King George V and Queen Mary. Representative of the Indo-Saracenic style it is 26 metres at its highest point. The last British ship left here, and so with it the empire, when the Raj ended in 1947.

Chowpatty Beach

Very popular with tourists this is one of the city’s most famous beaches. Quiet by day there is carnival like atmosphere at night with pony rides, fortune tellers and an opportunity to try some of the local (mumbaish) snacks.

Nehru Planetarium

The Nehru Planetarium, commissioned on 3rd March, 1977 has grown into a Centre for scientific study of astronomy. The programmes are aimed at inspiring students. Special arrangements are made to watch, study and photograph Solar & Lunar eclipses, and many such other events. Telescopes are installed outside the Planetarium to enable eager visitors to watch these phenomena.

Malabar Hill

Situated on a small hill in the southern part of the city, this is the highest vantage point in central Mumbai at just 50 metres above sea level. Surrounded by upmarket residential areas it is home to the ruins of the Walkeshwar Temple built between 810 and 1260 AD. The popular Baganga Festival of Music is usually held here in January.

Crawford Market/ Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market

Once it was located between the British fort and the local town, built in 1869 it is more a throwback to a Victorian market than modern day India. The friezes on the exterior walls and the stone fountains in the interior are designed by Lockyard Kipling, father to Rudyard Kipling. Gobs of fresh fruit and vegetables are sold here including ‘smuggled’ chocolate and cheese.

Useful Information

Tourist Information

GITO Address: 123 Marashi Karve Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020 Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8.30-18.00 Sat, 8.30-14.00 Tel: +91 (0)22 2207 4333/4 +91 (0)22 2203 3144/45 http://www.incredibleindia.com

Weather

The temperature in summer is quiet nice with an average of 34 ‘C plus although humidity is some problem. The winters see a dip in temperature with average low temperature going down to about 17 ‘C. The best time to visit Mumbai is between the months of October to March.

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