Bombay (Mumbai), located on the western coast of India, once upon a time was made up seven islands of Colaba, Fort, Byculla, Parel, Worli, Matunga and Mahim. Situated at sea level, the temperature here ranges from 18 to 30 degrees celsius. The local time of Mumbai is 5 1/2 hours ahead of GMT.

The city, which has made enormous progress in the past few decades, is recognised as the commercial capital of India, a city of mixed architectural styles. Mumbai is known for its large business houses, execellent academic institutions and is well connected by an extensive transport network. For local transport, four wheeler a/c and non a/c taxis, three wheeler rickshaws, a/c and non a/c BEST buses and trains are available. Taxies and rickshaws are paid by fare card which are available with the drivers. Infact for all kinds of local transport the prices arefixed depending on the distance you travel. Negotiating price for local transport for travelling is not a common scene in Mumbai. Private tourist vechicles are also available for travelling and for sight seeing too.

Mumbai offers a host of leisure time activities. From a tour of art and history at the Elephanta Caves and the Museum to a relaxing time in its beaches and parks. For children of course, nothing better than Essel World, Victoria Gardens and water parks. And for young, vibrant disco's, which pulsate through the night, are enough to set the pace. Mumbai is also a shopper's paradise. You can shop till you drop at Crossroads, Shoppers Stop, Akbarallys, KBN, etc. From elegant boutiques to bargain stalls, the city has something to offer for eveyone.

For the religious and holy, mosques, temples, dargah, churches and other places of workship can be easily accessed by car, bus or train. Haji Ali, Mahalaxmi, Siddhivinayak temple and Mount Mary church are some of the well known religious places in the city.

For the connoisseurs of good food, Mumbai is a delightful experience. You could pick and choose a variety of cusine like, Indian, Continental, Moghlai, Chinese, Mexican, Thai, etc.

Excellent medical facilities are available in the city and most international branded medicines are available too. You can find consulting doctors in private practice and in good hotels too.

Mumbai city is easily accessible by rail, road and air from almost all cities in India. All international flights fly to and from Shivaji Chatrapati Terminus (known as 'Sahar Airport' before) in Mumbai and is about 26 kms from MSLTA. While the Santacruz Domestic Airport is 23 kms from MSLTA.

Admist the hustle and bustle, you will find Mumbaites very warm, friendly and hospitable. You will experience the rare flavour of modernity as well as traditional values, which is very much unique only to Mumbai.

Additional information on Mumbai is available at:

Yahoo! Mumbai links
Lonely Planet Mumbai guide
Open Directory Mumbai links
Google Directory - Mumbai
Timescity Mumbai guide
Mumbainet.com

In Mumbai there's more to see and experience, Welcome and have a NICE STAY.