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Distances: Pune to Mumbai via Lonaval is 180 kms.
Area: With area spanning over 468 km² , Mumbai encloses many regions within.
Height: 180 feets feet above sea level.
Climate: The weather of Mumbai remains hot and humid through out the year. This is mainly because of the cities proximity to the Arabian Sea. However the weather turns out top be pleasant during the months of November to March the winter in Mumbai. During this period the Mumbai sky remain clear without clouds and the temperature also cools down. The temperature starts rising from the months of March and it continues until mid June when the Monsoon breaks out. The monsoon season in Mumbai follows till September and it brings a relief from the heat and the humidity. That is why the best time to visit Mumbai is between the months of October and March. The temperature in the summer months usually varies from 35 to 23 degree Celsius. On the other has winter brings a respite from the sweltering heat as the temperature goes down from 29 to 19 degree Celsius.
Seasons: Best time to visit October, Diwali, Ramazan & X'mas holidays. Hotels are open round the year in all seasons.
Beauty of Mumbai:
One of the metros of India, Mumbai is a city of glamour, of lively people, of Hindi Film Industry - Bollywood, the model brigade, the page 3 fashionastas, the business giants, the upstarts and so on. Earlier known as Bombay, Mumbai is the capital of the West Indian state of Maharasthra. Also called the commercial and entertainment capital of India, Mumbai has India's busiest airport for International arrivals and departures. Situated off the west coast of India, Mumbai has a deep natural harbour which handles over half of India's passenger traffic and a big amount of cargo. Cliched, but true, Mumbai is the most happening city of India and it never sleeps. All night partying, eating joints open all night, and even chaiwallas pedalling along the sea-facing streets make the city alive. Moreover, Mumbai's charms are endless and it is impossible to sum up all in few words, better you visit the city on your own and become a part of its lively environs.
VARIOUS POINTS SIGHTSEEING
Gateway of India
Gateway of India is the principal landmark of Mumbai and thronged by thousands of visitors everyday. A conventional Arch of Triumph, Gateway of India was conceived after the visit of King George V to India in 1911 and officially opened in the year 1924. Architecturally its designs have been derived from the 16th century Muslim styles of Gujarat. Built of yellow basalt, the gateway stands on the Apollo Bunder, a famous meeting place of the city's people in the evenings.
Marine Drive
Even called as Netaji Subhash Road, Marine Drive was built on land reclaimed in 1920. Marine Drive runs along the shoreline of Back Bay, starting at Nariman Point, passes Chowaptty Beach and runs up to Malabar Hill. One of the Mumbai's most famous attraction, Marine Drive is backed with the high rising buildings and visited by large number of people in the evening.
Chowpatty Beach
Mumbai's famous beach, Chowpatty Beach attracts large number of visitors every day. Although the sea water is not too healthy for bathing or swimming, but the Chowpatty Beach offer plenty of other activities. Here you can enjoy Mumbi's popular snack, bhelpuri and kulfi ice cream. Besides, you can enjoy other leisure activities on the Chowpatty Beach.
Mahalaxmi Temple
The oldest temple in Mumbai, the Mahalaxmi temple is dedicated to the goddess of wealth. Mahalaxmi temple houses the images of goddess and her two sisters, which are said to have been found in the sea.
Haji Ali Tomb
Haji Ali Tomb is dedicated to a Muslim Saint who was drowned here. You can reach the tomb buildings by a long causeway which can only be crossed at low tide. Besides Muslim, people of other religions also visit the tomb in large number every day.
Prince of Wales Museum
Prince of Wales Museum also called the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalaya is an impressive colonial building surrounded by a huge garden. The museum was build in 1905 to commemorate King George V's first visit to India. The first part of this museum was opened in the year 1914. Prince of Wales Museum houses archaeological findings dating back to 2,000 BC from the Indus Valley Civilisation and has a fine collection of Indian art and artefacts across the country. Amongst the most interesting collection are a very rare collection of miniature paintings, idols and bas reliefs from the Elephanta Caves, Buddha images and models of the Parsi Towers of Silence. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10.15 am to 6 pm, closed on Mondays.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
Located in Borivali, a suburb of Mumbai, the national park spread amidst hills and forest. In Sanjay Gandhi National Park you can spot a variety of wild animals that include leopards. The park is also very popular for 109 Buddhist rock-cut caves that were used as Viharas (monasteries), equipped with beds and prayer halls. The caves dating back to 1st century AD reflects the austerity of the Buddhist practices.
Elephanta Caves
A short ferry ride from the Mumbai Harbour takes you to the Elephanta Island or Gharapuri (the local name meaning fortress city), the home to 7 th century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Elephanta caves are located two-third of the way up two hillocks, at the centre of the island. Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the main central cave houses the Maheshamurti, a three-headed sculpture of Shiva resplendent in all his forms namely the creator, preserver and destroyer. Besides, the cave also has delicately-carved panels depicting the life of Lord Shiva. The Elephanta Festival organized by the MTDC is a great time to visit as a programme of classical music and dance is organized against the magnificent backdrop of the caves.
Hanging Gardens
Hanging Gardens Mumbai Tourist Attractions, Mumbai Bombay attractions, Mumbai sightseeing, Mumbai places to visit,All inclusive India. The Hanging Gardens makes another must see site in Mumbai. The park was built during the early 1880s over Mumbai's main reservoir at the top of the Malabar Hills. The reason of its location being to cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby Towers of Silence. Located just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park, this terraced garden, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden, is famous among the locals as well as tourists. The garden provides lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
Shopping in Mumbai
Mumbai is a paradise for shoppers and any trip to the city is incomplete without shopping. Here in Mumbai you will find everything of daily use that include clothes, shoes, perfumes and cosmetics, gadgets and gizmos, furnitures, books etc. There are certain areas of the city where you find a bit of everything, besides, you will also find hawkers who sell a variety of items. Mumbai has a number of shopping malls, which have several branded outlets. Some of the important shopping markets of Mumbai are Chor Bazaar, Oshiwara Joona-Poorana Market, Zaveri Bazaar, Gandhi Market, Crawford market etc.
Gardens
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Hanging Gardens.
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