Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra Travel Guide
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Razzle-dazzle, Indian-style—that's Mumbai, the former Bombay, the country's seaside financial capital and trendsetting East-West nexus. India's greatest port and the capital of Maharashtra state, Mumbai perches on the Arabian Sea, covering an island separated from the rest of India by a winding creek. A world unto itself, Mumbai hits you with an intensity all its own. It is distinctly tropical, with pockets of palm trees and warm, salty breezes—and its culture is contemporary, vibrant, and often aggressive, reflecting both the affluence and poverty of the nearly 20 million people crowded onto this island. Behind all this, weathered Victorian mansions, some still privately owned, and grand public buildings, many beautifully lit at night, stand as lingering reminders of the British Raj.
Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra Hotels
In Mumbai, unlike elsewhere in India, even mid-range hotels can be shockingly overpriced and a hotel shortage means that good deals are few. Even hotels...read more
Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra Restaurants
As Mumbai grows exponentially, so do its restaurants. Among Indian food you'll find kebabs and tandoori food—meat, bread, cottage cheese, and vegetables...read more
Things To Do in Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra
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Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra Experiences
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Nicknamed after its Hollywood exemplar, Bollywood, the famously spirited and wildly popular Indian film industry headquartered in Bombay, is one... Read more
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Mumbai once had a category of rough-and-ready nightspots called dance bars. These were licensed bars that offered "cultural programs" and were... Read more
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The Canteena Juice Center on Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, next to Delhi Durbar and Titan Watch in Colaba, has excellent fresh juices. Their strawberry... Read more
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Four hours (about 134 km) out of Mumbai is one of the prettier beaches along the Maharashtra coast—Kashid, a shining strip of sand and... Read more
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The main attraction of this tiny town is the fact that it is car-free. Motorized vehicles of any variety are not allowed to enter Matheran: the... Read more
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All of India in One City: Mumbai is both modern and old-fashioned, rich and poor, beautiful and ugly—all of India concentrated in one metropolis... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation. Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Passengers were stranded on the runway for close to nine hours aboard an Air India flight at Gatwick Airpo Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Remove your shoes before entering a shrine, even if it appears to be in ruins. Read more
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