Mumbai
in Western India

If you ever want to get inspired, you'd do well to hop on the next plane and head to Mumbai. A captivating place bubbling over with energy, the history city is one for the books.

how long to go for

a week

when to go

november, december, january, february

holidays

Republic Day, Holi, Mahashivratri, Maharashtra Day, Independence Day

how to get there

Fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and take an Ola, an Uber or a taxi into town.

how to get around

by metro, by rickshaw, by BEST bus, by Uber, by car

nice to know

Mumbai is home to Asia’s largest slum and one of its most expensive homes—just a few kilometres apart.

local language

Hindi, English, Gujarati, Urdu

currency

rupee

in an emergency

call 112