Cruises from Mumbai

The Shiv Sena government of Maharashtra renamed the city of Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. It became the capital of Maharashtra in 1960. With an estimated population of thirteen million people, Mumbai is the second largest city in the world. When combined with Navi Mumbai and Thane it is the fifth most populated metropolitan region of the world.

Mumbai sits on the west coast of India and its natural harbour handles more than half of the maritime cargo passing to and from the rest of the world. It is a commercial and entertainment centre and home of Bollywood, the country’s Hindi film and television industry.

As the home of the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, Mumbai, is the financial capital of India. Mumbai is home to corporate headquarters of national and multinational companies and corporations from around the world. The city is a melting pot of migrants from many communities and cultures across India.

Today Mumbai is one of the largest seaports on the Arabian Sea. Mumbai has a tropical humid and dry season between March and October. The high humidity causes temperatures to rise to 30ºC during these months. The annual rainfall is about 2,200 ml. The driest season is November to February when it is less humid with mild to warm temperatures. The coldest months are January and February when the cold northern winds blow in.

Among the greatest attractions in Mumbai are the annual celebrations of Western and Indian festivals such as Christmas. The Kala Ghoda Festival celebrates the world arts of music, dance, theatre and film bringing visitors en masse. The Bandra Fair annually celebrates the individual faiths within this amazing city. The Elephanta Festival is a celebration of classical Indian dance and music every February.

The Bombay Store is among the best places to shop for all your needs from gifts to clothes to items for your home. Some of the many places to shop are the free standing stores, shopping centres, street vendors, the Chor Bazaar/Thieves Market or the Craford Market. Be assured you will find many more items to buy than you can possibly want. Many hotels in Mumbai provide shops for guests and others.

As for accommodation and meals, tourists have an almost unlimited number of hotels and restaurants, from which to choose throughout this amazing city. Prices range from great bargains to exorbitant prices at some restaurants and hotels. Your itinerary will help you decide the part of the city you will want to research for accommodation and eateries.

The nightlife is like none other, whatever your preference in music, dance, food and drinks, you can find all in Mumbai. The best advice is pick the area of city you want to visit, then read reviews regarding accommodation, restaurants, main attractions and nightlife offered in that area. There is no lack of places to see, things to do and great eateries to satisfy your taste buds.