Bombay Calling!

Located on the edge of the Arabian Sea, Bombay, the capital of Maharashtra, is also the fast paced commercial, financial, industrial and celluloid capital of India. This bustling is part of India's beautiful west coast that runs down from Gujarat, through Bombay to Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. The city has a natural harbour, which was developed by the British. It is one of the busiest ports in India, handling approximately 40 percent of India's maritime trade.

Bombay or Mumbai, as it is called now, derives its name from the local deity Mumba Devi. The Portuguese predecessors of the British preferred to think of the name as Bom Baim, the Good Bay. Bombay is a group of seven islands which are today known as Colaba, Mahim, Mazgaon, Parel, Worli, Girgaun and Dongri. Large expanses of open sea have been filled in, and tidal swamps have been reclaimed for furthering the land area. These reclaimed areas include Churchgate and Nariman Point.

A fascinating city throbbing with life, Bombay is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. The glamour and career prospects attracts a large number of business travelers to Bombay. The historical monuments, nature sights and entertainment options beckon leisure travelers to Bombay. It is for many people the gateway to India.


Getting there

Air: Travel to Bombay is relatively easy as 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: Bombay has trains connecting it to all the major cities of the country. Intra city trains in Bombay are very good, and are the fastest and cheapest way to move around in Bombay.

Road: Bombay is well connected to all the cities of Maharashtra by bus. Intra city bus services are also very good.