Mumbai formerly known as Bombay is the biggest city of India located in the Maharashtra province.
Mumbai is also one of the most populous cities in India with an estimated population of 21 million.
It is also known as the commercial hub of India and is home to the Indian Film industry, the Bollywood.
It also has one of the largest slums in India.
The city has been divided into various districts, starting off with South Mumbai where the one of the oldest areas of the city is located.
Then there is South Central Mumbai, formerly an industrial region of the city.
Other areas include North Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Central Suburbs, Harbor Suburbs and Northwest Mumbai.
People and Life The city of Mumbai is one of the biggest cosmopolitan cities in India and is different from other cities.
Life moves at a faster pace in the city.
There are various big and prosperous corporations of the world here.
People are quite liberal in the city but there have been ethnic tensions in city due to the different ethnicities.
Climate Mumbai sees various different seasons throughout the year but the climate is mostly hot and humid.
The best seasons are the winter months from November to February.
Summers are mostly quite hot and humid.
The monsoons are quite heavy during the June and September months where Mumbai receives heavy rainfall.
Humidity is at its peak around the year due to the coastline.
Getting Here Getting to Mumbai would require you to travel by Plane to the Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is one of the busiest airports in the country.
Boat rides are also common with various international cruises coming into Mumbai.
You can also travel by trains as Mumbai has an extensive rail network.
Getting Around Once inside the city, there are various options available to you for moving in the city.
The city has one of the largest and the most efficient sub urban rail transport network which is the main transport means for people.
An impressive public bus system is also available for the local people and visitors, and buses reach to all the major points in the city.
Taxis in Mumbai are quite cheap and are available very easily, and it is the most preferred means of movement for visitors.
Auto rickshaws also ply the streets of Mumbai and are the cheapest means of transport.
Major Attractions There are various places which a visitor must visit during a trip to the city.
There are some magnificent old colonial buildings in the city which should be visited by any traveler.
The gateway of India is one of the most visited monuments, which is frequently visited by tourists.
The city has various art galleries which would be of interest for any art lover.
Having high buildings and homes, the city has some natural green areas like the Five Gardens, Marine Drive and Malabar Hill.
The Taj Mahal hotel is also a tourist attraction.
Food Food in Mumbai is traditionally Indian but offers a distinct western taste due to the various international food chains.
Some of the most famous Indian dishes in Mumbai are Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, bhel puri and Indian Chinese food.
Most of the food is vegetarian but international food chains offer meat and chicken delicacies.