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BOM · 19.07° N · 72.88° E · India

Mumbai

India's biggest city, with a colonial waterfront, street food on every corner and the sea along Marine Drive.

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About Mumbai

In short

  • Gateway of India
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
  • Marine Drive at sunset
  • Elephanta Caves by ferry
  • Haji Ali Dargah

At a glance

Country
India
Region
South Asia
Local time
GMT+5:30
Time difference
0.5 hours behind Dhaka
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Languages
English
Main airport
  • BOMChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Flight time
About 9.5 hoursDirect from London
Best time to visit
November to February
Deals
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Mumbai is India's financial centre and the home of the Hindi film industry. In the south of the city, the Gateway of India looks out over the harbour, and the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings of the Fort area are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk the seafront of Marine Drive at sunset, take the ferry to the cave temples of Elephanta Island, and try vada pav and pav bhaji at Chowpatty beach.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules for India depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again shortly before you travel. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, run by its Bureau of Immigration, and be wary of other sites that ask for extra payment.

Health

See TravelHealthPro's India page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Average highs in Mumbai stay above 30°C all year, so drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Protect yourself from mosquito bites and take care with food and water hygiene.

Money

India's currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Carry some cash for markets, street food stalls and taxis, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

  1. JanuaryBest
  2. FebruaryBest
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. JuneNot ideal
  7. JulyNot ideal
  8. AugustNot ideal
  9. SeptemberNot ideal
  10. October
  11. NovemberBest
  12. DecemberBest

November to February is dry, with average highs of about 31°C to 34°C. March to May stays dry and warm. The southwest monsoon runs from June to the end of September, and July is the wettest month, with rain on most days.

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    The Taj Mahal Palace

    Mumbai's landmark hotel, opened in 1903 and facing the Gateway of India across Apollo Bunder, with a garden pool, a spa and well known restaurants and bars.

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Pictures of Mumbai

  • The Gothic facade of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, with spires and arches above a row of taxis
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a working station on the UNESCO list
  • Stacks of books under blue tarpaulins on a Mumbai pavement, with people browsing in front of a Gothic style stone building
    Book stalls on a Mumbai pavement below a Gothic style building
  • The curving sea wall of Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, with apartment blocks and towers along the shore
    Marine Drive curving along the Arabian Sea
  • A large carved stone figure with three heads in a dark cave at Elephanta, flanked by carved standing figures
    Carved figures in the rock cut Elephanta Caves

Questions about Mumbai

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How do I get around Mumbai?

Suburban trains on the Western, Central and Harbour lines carry commuters across the city and the wider region, and the Mumbai Metro, which opened in 2014, adds more lines. Buses and metered taxis cover the rest, and ferries leave from terminals such as the Gateway of India.

How do I get to the Elephanta Caves?

Take a ferry from the jetties at the Gateway of India across Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta Island, about 10 kilometres east of the city. The rock cut caves on the island are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which airport serves Mumbai?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) serves Mumbai. Navi Mumbai International Airport also serves the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Do I need a visa to visit India?

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, which its Bureau of Immigration runs.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When is the best time to visit Mumbai?

November to February is usually the most comfortable time, as it is dry, with average highs of about 31°C to 34°C. The southwest monsoon brings very heavy rain from June to the end of September, and July is the wettest month.

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