Mumbai Calling!

Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is also the fast paced commercial, financial, industrial and celluloid capital of India. Mumbai is part of India's beautiful west coast, that runs down from Gujarat, through Mumbai 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. Till recently known as Bombay, Mumbai 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. It 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, Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. The glamour, and career prospects attracts a large number of business travelers to Mumbai. The historical monuments, nature sights and entertainment options beckon leisure travelers to Mumbai. It is for many people the gateway to India.

Getting there

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

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