Hotel Taj Wellington Mews, Mumbai

Hotel Taj Wellington Mews, Mumbai

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
33, Nathalal Parekh Marg,
Mumbai, India.

Accessibility:
27 km from the Airport.

Description:
The hotel is just minutes away from the city's bustling crowd. The hotel provides a home away from home to the discerning business and leisure traveller. Taj Wellington Mews is a deluxe hotel which offers personalised services to its guests along with breathtaking view of the Arabian sea.

Accommodation:
The hotel offers a total of 80 specially designed suites. Each beautifully designed residence offers amenities like the home theatre system with surround sound, plasma TVs and Wi-Fi connectivity, including a fully equipped modular kitchen, spacious storage areas, and more.

Amenities at Hotel Taj Wellington Mews, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Conference Facilities, 24 hour Coffee Shop, Discotheque.

Services at Hotel Taj Wellington Mews, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Courier, E-mail & Internet, Business Center.

Hotel InterContinental The Grand, Mumbai

Hotel InterContinental The Grand, Mumbai

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Sahar Airport Road,
Andheri (East) Mumbai, India.

Accessibility:
2 kms from Sahar Airport; 5 kms from Andheri Railway Station; 10 kms from Dadar Bus Stand.

Description:
InterContinental The Grand Mumbai is one of the finest luxury hotels in Mumbai. It is located in the new commercial developments of north Mumbai in close proximity to the domestic and international Airports.

Accommodation:
400 centrally A/C deluxe rooms with 30 luxurious suites, along with Club InterContinental rooms. All the rooms are well equipped with world-class modern amenities. The facilities include centrally A/C rooms, Mini Bar, International Satellite Broadcast TV, Channel Music, High-speed Internet Access, Direct Dial Telephone with International Access and 24 Hours Room Service.

Amenities at Hotel InterContinental The Grand, Mumbai:
Health club, Swimming pool, Squash court, Golf, Discotheque, Recreation room, Pool table, Coffee shop, Bar, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Barber Shop, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Currency Exchange, Safe Deposit Lockers.

Services at Hotel InterContinental The Grand, Mumbai:
Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Travel Desk Service, Baby Sitting, Doctor-on-call, 24 hrs Room Service.

Hotel InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai

Hotel InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
135 Marine Drive,
Mumbai, India.

Accessibility:
27 kms. from Airport, 1 kms. from Railway Station.

Description:
A jewel in the Queens Necklace the new InterContinental Marine Drive is strategically located in the heart of India’s commercial capital and in close proximity to Nariman Point, the central business district. The hotel is an ideal place for business travellers alike.

Accommodation:
Hotel Intercontinental Marine Drive offers a total of 59 rooms . All the rooms are centrally air conditioned and are equipped with latast amenities like Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers, Available, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Television with Cable.

Amenities at Hotel InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai:
Coffee shop, 24hrs Room Service, Bar, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Safe Deposit, Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Swimming Pool, Shopping Arcade.

Services at Hotel InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai:
Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Travel Desk Service, Baby Sitting.

Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

Category: 5 Star Deluxe.

Address:
Off Western Express Highway,
Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai, India.

Accessibility:
3 kms from Chatrapati Shivaji Domestic Airport.

Description:
Built on 10 acres of prime land in the centre of Mumbai hotel Grand Hyatt is a landmark, multi-dimensional lifestyle complex of Mumbai's newly emerging financial and diamond district of Bandra- Kurla. The hotel has been created by a team of international architects, designers and consultants. Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai is truly a world-class facility hotel, with unique water features and contemporary interiors that are timeless in their understated elegance

Accommodation:
The hotel ofers a total of 547 centrally air conditioned rooms including 103 Regency club, 22 suites & one Presidential suite. All the rooms and suites are designed tastefully with the latest state-of-art facilities, centrally air-conditioned with pleasing ambience and personalized service at par with the international standard. Rooms are equipped with Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers, Available, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Television with Cable.

Amenities at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Business Center, Concierge, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Room Service 24 Hours, Meeting Facilities, Hair Dryer In Room

Services at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Business Center.

The Taj Mahal Hotel

The Taj Mahal Hotel

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Apollo Bunder,
Mumbai -400 001, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 30 km., Railway Station: 2.5 km

Description:
Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, situated on the waterfront, is a gracious landmark facing the Gateway of India. When the hotel opened in 1903, it had no parallel in the city, and possibly in the country. Although the hotel has seen much change, including the addition of a contemporary Tower Wing in 1973, it has retained most of its original charm.
As a member of the select group of 'Leading Hotels of the World' The Taj Mahal offers guests a unique blend of warm hospitality, luxurious accommodation and contemporary amenities and services. The hotel has played host to many prominent personalities including royalty and heads of state. The Taj Mahal Hotel is 30 km from the airport and minutes away from the city's prime commercial, banking and shopping districts.

Accommodation:
582 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 49 suites.
Tower Wing Rooms:
With easy access to the Business Centre, these contemporary rooms offer guest amenities like Internet connectivity, 2-line speaker phones with international direct dial facility and voice mail. Mini bar, personal safe, channel music and television with satellite programmes. A complimentary in-room fax can be provided on request. Guests have a choice of rooms that overlook the city or face the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea.
Heritage Wing Rooms:
These rooms are renowned for their architecture and exude an aura of old-world elegance. Each corridor in this Wing resembles an art gallery, and the design, décor and furnishing ensure that no two rooms are alike. Guests have a choice of rooms that overlook the city or pool or face the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea.
Taj Club:
Located on the top floors of the Heritage Wing, Taj Club is designed for the discerning business traveler. Guest amenities and services include complimentary airport limousine transfers, private check-in at the Club desk, in-room fax, personal safe, a complimentary bottle of wine, valet service and complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast. Taj Club guests can also enjoy complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day and cocktails during the Cocktail Hour at the Club Lounge. Taj Club also offers guests exclusive Meeting Rooms and a Business Service Unit on the Club Floor.
Suites:
Choose from elegantly appointed Junior Suites, Executive Suites, tastefully decorated Large Suites, newly renovated Luxury Suites or spacious, plush Grand Luxe Suites. The finest suites at The Taj Mahal are the luxuriously appointed Presidential Suites. Each of these suites is decorated with original paintings and antiques that transport guests into a world of regal luxury and grandeur. Grand Luxe and Presidential Suite guests can also avail of a personal Valet Service.

Amenities at Hotel The Taj Mahal, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Free Newspaper, Parking, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Conference Facilities, Business Centre, Swimming pool, Fitness centre, Spa, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Pastry Shop, Book Shop, Shopping Arcade

Services at Hotel The Taj Mahal, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Courier, Doctor-on-call

Hotel Retreat

Hotel Retreat

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Erangal Beach, Madh-Marve Road, Malad (W),
Mumbai -400061, India.

Accessibility:
26 kms from Airport, 13 kms from Railway Station

Description:
This is a deluxe resort property situated on Erangal Beach in Madh Island, Mumbai. So close to the city, yet far away from the madding crowd, The Retreat transports you into a magical world where relaxation, chilling out and re-discovering yourself will be the only activities you’ll be busy with.

Accommodation:
The hotel is a part of the K. Raheja Hospitality and has 137 (single/double) rooms and 7 suites. Rooms on either side of the building enjoy a breathtaking view of either huge clusters of coconut palms or the Bay of Bengal.

Amenities at Hotel Retreat, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Free Newspaper, Parking, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Conference Facilities, Business Centre, Swimming Pool, Health & Fitness Centre

Services at Hotel Retreat, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Courier

Hotel The Resort

Hotel The Resort

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
11, Madh Marve Road, Aksa Beach, Malad (West),
Mumbai -400095, India.

Accessibility:
Airport (Domestic): 23 km., Airport (International): 21 km., Railway Station: 10 km

Description:
"The Resort" - A five star deluxe hotel situated in the tranquil surroundings of Aksa Beach has tastefully furnished sea/garden facing rooms and suites with willowy interiors to augment your efficiency. Our unique duplex cottages with private lawn and balcony define luxury. Away from the hustle-bustle of the city, the hotel's spread over acres of greenery and beautiful gardens providing a serene and pollution free environment to it's esteemed guests.

Accommodation:
Number of Rooms 98 includes 3 Suites and 2 Cottages. All Guest Rooms have attached Baths, Direct Dial Telephones with STD and ISD facilities, Mini Bars and Remote Control Multi Channel TV and Audio Music.

You may also choose from the Suites and Cottages at the Resort Hotel. The luxury hotel offers 2 Luxurious centrally air-conditioned Duplex Cottages each with Living and Dining Room, 2 Guest Bedrooms with Bath, Private Lawn and Terrace. Each Cottage has its own Steam, Sauna and Jacuzzi. Each of the 3 suites has Sitting Room, Bedroom and a Private Terrace.

Amenities at Hotel The Resort, Mumbai:
Coffee shop, Bar, Telephone, T.V., Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Barber Shop, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Currency Exchange, Safe Deposit Lockers, Steam, Sauna and Jacuzzi

Services at Hotel The Resort, Mumbai:
Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Travel Desk Service, Baby Sitting, Doctor-on-call, 24 hrs Room Service, Body Massage

Hotel The Oberoi

Hotel The Oberoi

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Nariman Point,
Mumbai -400 021, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 35 km., Railway Station: 3 km.

Description:
The Oberoi, Mumbai is one of the most distinguished hotels in the East. The hotel overlooks the Arabian Sea and is located in the heart of Mumbai's commercial and banking districts. The city's main shopping centre is only a short distance away.
The Oberoi, Mumbai has unparalleled standards of service. Its spacious rooms are tastefully appointed with separate dressing rooms, luxurious bathrooms having separate shower stalls. Accommodations feature direct dial telephones, colour television sets with satellite transmission, mini bars, personalized butler service and 24-hour room service.

Accommodation:
The Oberoi hotel offers 337 rooms and suites for the comfortable stay of their guests. All the hotel rooms are centrally air-conditioned. You may choose from the 315 double rooms, and the 22 suites. Amongst the room amenities are 2-line speaker phone with voice mail facility, facsimile machine, mini bar, hairdryer, color television and internet in rooms.

Amenities at Hotel The Oberoi, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Conference Facilities, 24 hour Coffee Shop, Business Centre, Separate Executive Floor, Executive Lounge, Beauty Parlour, Shopping Arcade, Swimming Pool, Health & Fitness Centre

Services at Hotel The Oberoi, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaning, Same day laundry and dry-cleaning, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Courier, E-mail & Internet, Car rental, Concierge, Chemist and a variety of shops

Hotel The Leela Kempinski

Hotel The Leela Kempinski

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Sahar, Andheri (E),
Mumbai -400 059, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 2 km., Railway Station: 5 km.

Description:
In the heart of one of Mumbai's bustling industrial belts, a km away from the international airport and 20 minutes away from the domestic airport, lies a corporate oasis and a delightful retreat - The Leela, Mumbai. It is far from the hustle and bustle of the city's environs and therefore ideal as a 'retreat' and yet it is very much a part of the city. Set amidst lush acres of landscaped gardens, pools and gently gushing waterfalls, The Leela, Mumbai stands out with its unique setting in the midst of exotic greenery, a rare sight in Mumbai, its convenient location and its impeccable standards of service and facilities; which explains why we have so many repeat guests every year.

The National Tourism Award for the Best Five Star Deluxe Hotel in the country and the H&FS Review Award for the best luxury Business Hotel of the Year - Foreign Business Traveler, bear ample testimony to this fact.

The culture, mystique and hospitality of India blends with modern facilities and services to give you what is the finest business hotel in the country.

Accommodation:
423 well appointed rooms including 33 suites and Executive Floor rooms, centrally air-conditioned with attached bath, colour television with satellite transmission, mini Bar, safe deposit, channel music, 2-line speaker telephones with voice mail. Everything right from the Rosa Borba marble to the antique Tanjore paintings is truly exotic. The bathrooms are simply breathtaking, beautifully spacious with every modern amenity combined to create a unique aura of tradition and innovation.

Amenities at Hotel The Leela Kempinski, Mumbai:
Health club, Swimming pool, Squash court, Golf, Discotheque, Recreation room, Pool table, Coffee shop, Bar, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Barber Shop, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Currency Exchange, Safe Deposit Lockers

Services at Hotel The Leela Kempinski, Mumbai:
Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Travel Desk Service, Baby Sitting, Doctor-on-call, 24 hrs Room Service

Hotel Taj President

Hotel Taj President
Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
90 Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai -400005, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 35 km., Railway Station: 3 km.

Description:
A fine business hotel offering personalized, crisp and warm service. Although it is located near the city's main business district and close to entertainment, recreational and shopping centres, the hotel has an aura of peace and tranquility about it. The Taj President offers spectacular views of the harbour and the city.

Accommodation:
300 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 20 suites. All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like a 2-line telephone with international direct dial facility, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes.
Standard City/Sea View: These rooms offer a view of the city or the sea.
Executive: Located on the higher floors, these rooms offer a breathtaking view of the harbour and the city. Guests amenities also include an in-room fax.
Executive Suites: These spacious and elegantly furnished suites have a separate living and dining area. Broadband wireless Internet access at select Taj hotels

Amenities at Hotel Taj President, Mumbai:
Coffee shop, Bar, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Swimming pool, Fitness Centre, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Pastry Shop, Currency Exchange, Safe Deposit Lockers

Services at Hotel Taj President, Mumbai:
Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Travel Desk Service, Baby Sitting, Doctor-on-call, 24hrs Room Service

Hotel Taj Lands End

Hotel Taj Lands End

Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address:
Band Stand,
Bandra (West),
Mumbai- 400 050, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 4 km., Railway station: 1 km., City center: 25 km.

Description:
Taj Lands End overlooks the Arabian Sea at Lands End, the tip of the historic Bandstand area of Bandra in Mumbai, India's premier financial and commercial city. The hotel is located close to the Bandra-Kurla, Andheri and Worli business districts. Situated 12 kms from the international and 8 kms from the domestic airport. Taj Lands End is the only luxury property in this part of Mumbai and is providing new standards of service excellence to business travellers.

Accommodation:
An 18-storey hotel, with a dramatic 3-storey marble atrium has 300 rooms and suites, each of which offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. The décor is light and airy, a mix of pale pastels and dark wood. Colour schemes are either based on peach or beige. The rooms are beautifully appointed and particularly designed to meet the needs of the business traveller. Large desks are hand-made from the finest hardwoods. A standard feature in all rooms is the five fixture marble bathroom, including a separate shower cubicle.

Other in-room amenities include DSL internet connectivity, multi-line speaker phones with international direct dialing facility, data ports for laptops, modems, mini bar, personal safe, colour television with satellite programmes, radio. 24-hour room service and laundry service.

Taj Lands End’s butler service is available to all guests staying in Deluxe Rooms and Executive Suites. The butlers offer each guest a highly personalised service, including packing and unpacking. Butler pantries are located on all floors, ensuring prompt service. Solo women guests are served by female butlers only.

Amenities at Hotel Taj Lands End Mumbai:
Front Desk, Free Newspaper, Parking, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Conference Facilities, Business Centre, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Whirlpools, Steam Rooms and Sauna

Services at Hotel Taj Lands End Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Hair Dryer, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake up service, Courier, Doctor-on-call
Hotel Taj Lands End

Hotel Oberoi Towers

Hotel Oberoi Towers

Category: 5 Star Deluxe


Address:
Nariman Point,
Mumbai -400 021, India.

Accessibility:
Airport: 35 km., Railway Station: 3 km.

Description:
Oberoi Towers is centrally located on marine Drive within the business and shopping district of Mumbai. The hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea. The luxurious rooms and suites are tastefully appointed and feature direct dial telephone, mini bars, colour television sets with satellite transmission and international news network.

The hotel offers a multiple choice in fine dining through its specialty restaurants : The Palms for a wide selection of Indian and Continental cuisine, Casa Mexicana for Mexican cuisine, frangipani, for al day dining. Champs, The Sports Bar has a sports memorabilia theme and features a giant screen to watch live or repeat sports events from all over the world.

The hotel provides for extensive banqueting and conference facilities, a 24-hour modern Business Centre, with private offices and conference rooms; a fully equipped health club; concierge and travel desk. A fully air-conditioned shopping complex with over 200 shops, offering an array of goods, is located on the hotel premises.

Accommodation:
575 rooms and suites. Features include - Mini bar, Interactive television, Direct dial telephone with data port facilities, Facsimile machine on request, Executive work desk, In-room safe, Tea and coffee making facilities.

In room facilities include - complimentary tea and coffee making facility, electronic personal safes, direct dial telephones with voice mail and data port, satellite televisions, hair dryers, electronic room locking systems and mini-bars.

Amenities at Hotel Oberoi Towers, Mumbai:
Coffee shop, 24hrs Room Service, Bar, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Safe Deposit, Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities, Beauty Parlour, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Discotheque, a fully air-conditioned shopping complex with over 200 shops, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer

Hotel JW Marriot

Hotel JW Marriot

Category: 5 Star Deluxe


Address:
Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Beach
Mumbai 400049, India

Accessibility:
Airport (Dom.): 5 km., Airport (Intl.): 2 km., Railway station: 26 km.

Description:
Discover comfort and convenience just 20 minutes from the airport overlooking the Arabian Sea. Enjoy many elaborate dining options: Italian, Thai & Teppan-yaki, Indian, 24-hour cafe & in-room dining, European bakery & gourmet deli. Explore unique recreation options: Club Marriott spa & health club, live entertainment lounge, 3 outdoor pools with beach access, and 12-store Shopping Gallery. Find knowledgeable support and state-of-the art equipment in our Business Centre & 15,689 sq. ft. meeting/banquet facilities. Escape to a modern addition to Mumbai's hotel scene adjacent to Bollywood's Film City and new business communities of SEEPZ, Andheri, Bandra Kurla Complex, and Worli. JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai is where business travel meets leisure.

Accommodation:
There are 358 guestrooms including 43 suites and Superior & Deluxe room categories. Facilities like 2-line phone, data-port & voice mail, HBO, BBC, CNN, ESPN, On Command, movies & internet, Mini-bar, snacks, Coffee & tea, Non-smoking & accessible rooms.

Amenities at Hotel JW Marriot, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Business Center, Concierge, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Room Service 24 Hours, Meeting Facilities, Hair Dryer In Room

Services at Hotel JW Marriot, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Business Center

Hotel ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton

Hotel ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton

Category: 5 Star Deluxe


Address:
Sahar, Mumbai 400099, India

Accessibility:
Airport (Dom.): 5 km., Airport (Intl.): 2 km., Railway station: 26 km.

Description:
The ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton Hotel and Towers is designed in a classical Colonial Style with a magical blend of local cultures to create richness, depth and quality.

Accommodation:
In all there are 386 elegantly appointed, spacious guest rooms including exquisite Suites with hand-crafted furnishings, dual line phones with data port and voice mail, interactive television with satellite services, in-room fax, hi-speed internet access, well appointed work desk, four feature marble bathroom, with separate shower cubicle.

Amenities at Hotel ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton, Mumbai:
Front Desk, Business Center, Concierge, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Bar, Banquet, Safe Deposit Box, Casino Lounge, Coffee Shop, Room-Service 24 Hours, Wheel Chair Access, Meeting Facilities, Hair Dryer In Room

Services at Hotel ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton, Mumbai:
Baby Sitting, Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Currency Exchange, Newsstand, Safety Deposit Box, Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls, Courier, E-mail & Internet, Business Center

Mumbai Travel Tips

Mumbai Travel Tips
Location West Coast of India, in South Asian peninsula.
Climate of Mumbai Summers (Apr-Mid June) 350C-250C, winters (Nov-Feb) 150C -250C, Monsoon (Mid Jun-Mid Sep) annual rainfall 200cm
Best time to visit October to April
Attractions Gateway of India, Chowpatty Beach, Nariman Point, Juhu Beach
Language spoken Marathi, Hindi, English, Gujarati, Tamil & Kannada
Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Jainism
STD Code 022
ISD Code +9122
Local Timings 5:30 hours ahead of GMT


Mumbai is among the most sought after travel destination for the tourists across the globe. Mumbai or Bombay as the city is popularly called has its own verve and dynamism to boast of. One needs to have an eye for what the city offers in order to relish the typical Mumbaiya experience. Prior info about Mumbai and its neighboring tourist spots is mandatory for any tourist to enjoy the every moment of his trip.

Mumbai lies in the Tropical zone and its proximity to the Arabian Sea makes the city devoid of any distinct weather except Humid and Dry seasons. Book your travel to Mumbai between October and February, when the otherwise humid city is the most pleasant. During this period the city has cool breeze to balm your frayed nerves and clear blue sky to pep you up.

Mumbai is the commercial capital of India and is well connected to all the major cities of the world. All major airlines fly to and from Mumbai. Sahar is the international terminal and Santa Cruz is the domestic terminal in Mumbai. Shuttle services ply between the two terminals. For intra-city traveling you can board any of the red buses - single, double-decker or AC - managed by BEST.

For inter-state travel there is State Transport Terminal opposite Mumbai's Central Railway station, which offers long distance commuting for the tourists. Mumbai has locals or suburban trains for easy commuting through the city. There are black and yellow public Taxi and auto rickshaw services and blue and silver as cool cab service for city ride. You can also avail of waterway services that include hovercrafts and ferry services. With such easy connectivity and warm population of Mumbai, you are sure to enjoy the every moment of your stay in Mumbai.

Marine Drive

Marine Drive
Location: South Mumbai
Attractions: Art Deco buildings, beautiful esplanade
How to Reach: One can easily reach Marine Drive by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.


Marine Drive is a skillfully laid-out boulevard in South Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane concrete road, which lengthens to 3 km along the coastline - a natural bay. This avenue connects Nariman Point with Malabar Hills. Situated over domesticated land, facing west-south-west, its coastline forms the part of the Arabian Sea. What draws attention to this avenue is the striking esplanade next to the road, where scores of people come to breathe fresh air and view sunset.

Officially called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Marine Drive was earlier identified as Sonapur amongst local Marathi populace. Palm trees are lined up along the road, presenting a picturesque view and nice walkway to take a stroll. Having the highest real estate prices in India, the buildings down the road embrace many hotels and are home to many celebrities. Indeed, there is a row of art deco buildings that were built by wealthy Parsis during early 1920's. Bombay just follows Miami (USA) in its number of art deco buildings along the waterfront.

At nights, Marine Drive looks stunning illuminated, with lights and if seen from some elevated point beside the road, it appears like a necklace with street lights resembling a string of pearls. Attributable to its extravagant loveliness, it is also known as Queen's Necklace. Chowpatty Beach, famous for its local fast-food, lies at the northern end of this road. One of the busiest roads in Mumbai, Marine Drive has been acclaimed as the world's largest viewing gallery that hosts various events.

Marine Drive offers the best causeway to take a refreshing saunter next to the sparkling waters of the Arabian Sea. The cool breeze would caress you with its gentle touch, making you feel at cloud nine. 'Nana-Nani' park is the recent attraction, which has been added for senior citizens in the area. Tickle your taste buds with the local 'kulfi' and tit-bits available at road-side kiosks. Thus, Marine Drive is a place that you cannot afford to miss while holidaying in Bombay.

Chowpatty Beach

Chowpatty Beach
Location: Northern end of Marine Drive, South Mumbai
Attractions: Local delicacies, amusements etc
How to Reach: One can easily reach Chowpatty Beach by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.


Chowpatty Beach is a place that requires no introduction. No tour to Mumbai is complete without visiting this lively beach, which is not meant for sunbathing or swimming, but for eating. Situated at the northern end of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach is popular amongst people of all age groups. Every evening, this beach gets stuffed with people, amidst food kiosks, ferry rides, balloon sellers, etc. Indeed, it's a place where you would love to come after a tiring day to please your taste buds, suck in some fresh air and gradually cooling your heels.

Moreover, it hosts various festivals of the Hindus throughout the year. Coconut Festival and Ganesh Chaturthi are the events that bring together people, from all stratus of the Commercial Capital of India. During the sunlight hours, Chowpatty Beach makes the resort of the people who doze under the shade of small trees. However, the evenings transform the whole beach into a venue for some carnival, where children enjoy in ferry rides and pony rides, while curb wayside astrologers make some swift money.

You can delight in the shows of professional masseurs, beebee-gun shooting galleries, contortionists, snake charmers and monkey-trainers. Take a quick bite of 'bhel-puri' that once eaten, you will not be able to resist. Relish the local delicacies such as Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri and Kulfi sold at local stalls dotting the beach. Chowpatty Beach acts as a hangout for masses in all seasons. Don't forget to explore this lively beach of Mumbai, where evenings are bustling and days are quite somber.

Juhu Beach

Juhu Beach
Location: Central suburb of Mumbai
Attractions: Beautiful sunsets, local food, etc
How to Reach: One can easily reach Juhu Beach by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.


Juhu Beach is a beautiful beach, which gets strokes of turquoise waves day and night. Located in the central suburb of Mumbai, this coastline acts as a coolant to your worries and tensions. One can access this unruffled beach from Vile Parle, Santa Cruz and Andheri as well. It's the pre-eminent place to view spectacular sunsets, when the ceaseless horizon appears splendidly tinted in shades of red and orange. This lovely sight of the sun descending into the vast Arabian Sea, presents an amazing vista that is hard to forget.

As the Sun goes down, Juhu Beach cloaks in the feel of fun-fair, where local food stalls and ferry riders' horde the area. Like Chowpatty Beach, it is a popular place to spend time in the evenings and enjoy the appetizing local snacks of Mumbai. You can nibble the spicy Bhel Puri or gobble the appetizing Pani Puri at the local kiosks out here. Pav Bhaji could be another delicacy that you would love to eat again and again. On weekends, it become an extravaganza in presence of vendors, toy sellers, horse and donkey rides, dancing monkeys, acrobats and cricket matches.

Juhu Beach is frequently visited by score of people round the year. It has been picturized in many movies of the Bollywood, but it seems actors have liked this place so much that they have chosen it as their abode. Many a hotels and lavish restaurants have cropped up on its southern side. To its north, there lies the Versova Beach, renowned for its fishing community. Not advisable for swimming and sun-bathing, Juhu Beach is a perfect place to enjoy the tasty local food and admire the mesmerizing sunsets.

Mumbai Shopping Malls

Mumbai Shopping Malls
Malls have become the latest trend of shopping in cities, where people don't have much time to go to different places for buying various things. The malls have changed the idea of old shopping, when people used to shop in different markets, while sweating and holding several bags at the same time. Bombay is not unmarked by the vogue of shopping malls that offer the ultimate shopping experience. Actually, Mumbai is dotted with colossal malls, both specialized and assorted ones.

The specialized ones deal in sports items, wedding, jewelry etc. Whereas, other malls have almost everything, ranging from clothes, shoes, things of daily need, restaurants, designer watches & purses, games court, electronics, music galleries, beauty salons to lounge. The main purpose behind shopping malls is to ensure comfortable shopping to the people, where they can park their car, leave children in their favorite game court, shopping to their heart's content from various outlets and finally, munch at the best restaurant.
R-Mall, Mulund (West)
Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel
Atria Mall, Worli
Crossroads mall, Worli
City Mall, Andheri (West)
Sunrays Shopping Center, Borivali
Inorbit Shopping Mall, Malad (West)
Hypercity Mall, Malad (West)
Center One, Navi Mumbai
Infinity Mall, Andheri (West)

Crawford Market

Crawford Market
Location: South Mumbai
Attractions: Architectural splendor
How to Reach: One can easily reach Crawford Market by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.


Crawford Market is one of the prominent markets of Mumbai. It is located in South Mumbai, to the north of Victoria railway station and opposite the Police headquarters. The market is called so, after the City's Municipal Commissioner Arthur Crawford. Though it is now officially known as the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market, it is still popular by its former name. The construction of the market building was completed in 1869. One of the main features of the building is the Clock Tower, which is adorned with beautiful Victorian carvings.

Crawford Market was the main wholesale market of the former city of Bombay till 1966, when it was shifted to Navi Mumbai. The market is spread in an area of around 72000 sq yards and is famous for its architecture, which is a blend of Norman and Flemish architectural styles. The impressive frieze on the main entrance is a treat for the eyes and depicts Indian Peasants in wheat fields. It was designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of the famous novelist Rudyard Kipling. The place is so designed that it receives ample sunlight during the day.

Apart from this, Crawford market is a shopper's paradise. The market place is seen loaded with piles of fresh fruits and vegetables, the fragrance of which can be smelled from a distance. Besides, one can also grab some fresh cheese and chocolate here, to pamper his taste buds. Moreover, it is also known for its meat and poultry stalls, which provide a wide variety to the customers at reasonable rates. Thus, Crawford market is a must visit place on your trip to Mumbai, the city of dreams.