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Mumbai (Bombay)

Gateway to India & capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai was once a cluster of seven islands called Heptanasia by Plotemy in AD 150. The word Mumbai (locally called) however, is derived from Mumba Devi or Maha Amba Aai, the patron goddess of the kolis or fisherfolk, who have been its original inhabitants.

Altitude: Sea level
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 33.3, Min 22.7
Winter: Max 29.5, Min 19.4
Rainfall: 212 cms (June to September)
Season: Throughout the year
How to get there

Air:
Bombay's International Airport is at Sahar (30 kms) and Domestic Airport at Santacruz, 26 km. Most of the International Airlines, Indian Airlines Vayudoot & many other private airlines touch Mumbai (Bombay) and connect it with the major cities of India and the world.
Rail:
Mumbai (Bombay) is the headquarters for both western & Central Railways. Regular train services connect Mumbai (Bombay) with all major towns and cities in India.

Road:
Mumbai is connected by good motorable road to Pune 163 km, Nasik 185 km, Mahabaleshwar 239 km, Shirdi 307 km, Aurangabad 392 km, Vadodara 432 km, Ahmedabad 545 kms, Panaji 597 kms, Hyderabad 711 kms, Bangalore 998 kms.

Local Transport:
Metered black & yellow top taxies, Auto rickshaws, B.E.S.T. city buses, Electric trains are available.
Tourist Taxis & Coaches: AC & Non-AC Coaches, Mini-Coaches, Luxury & Ordinary Cars can be hired from bus operators & Car operators. For Approved List contact Government Tourist Offices.
Places of Interest

Afghan Church (4.5 kms)
Chowpatty Beach (4 kms)
Gateway Of India (2.4 kms)
Haji Ali Tomb (2.4 kms)
Headquarters of Western Railway
High Court, Hutatma Chowk or Flora Fountain (1 km)
Kamala Nehru Park (5.6 kms)
Crawford Market (2 kms)
Malabar Hill (5.6 kms)
Mahalakshimi (7.2 kms)
Municipal Corporation Building (12 kms)
Marine Drive, Hanging Garden (6 kms)
Race Course (7 kms)
Rajabai Towers & Mumbai (Bombay) University (1 km)
Raudat Tehra Mosque & Mausoleum (3 kms)
Town Hall (2 kms)
Victoria Terminus (1 km)
Weaver's Service Centre (2.4 kms)
Nehru Planetarium
Taraporewala Acquarium (3.2 kms)
Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Memorial) 3.6 kms
It houses a pictirial gallery and a library of books by and on Mahatma Gandhi.
Nehru Science Centre (8 kms)
The museum has permanent gallery called light and sight and a children's science park. There are also antique exhibits like railway engine, tramcar, supersonic aerolpane & steam lorry.
Prince Of Wales Museum (2 kms)
It is famous for its collection of miniature paintings.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (5.6 kms)
Excursions

Aarey Milk Colony (35 kms)
Ambarnath (74 kms)
Bassein Fort (77 kms)
Elephanta Caves (9 kms)
Gorai Beach (59 kms)
Juhu Beach (21 kms)
Kanheri Caves (42 kms)
Ghodbunder (43.2 kms)
Karla Caves (100 kms)
Karnala Bird Sanctuary (61 kms)
Madh, Marve & Manori Beaches (45, 38.4 & 40 kms respectively)
Powai Lake (26.6 kms)
Vihar Lake (28.6 kms)
Tansa Lake (10.3 kms)
Tulsi Lake (32 kms)
Uran Sea Side Resort (74 kms)
Vaitarna Dam (122 kms)
Vajreshwari (88 kms)
Versova Beach (29 kms)
National Park & Lion Safari Park (35 kms)