Mumbai
India
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- November to February for dry, comfortable weather. Monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and humidity but a dramatic, green atmosphere. Avoid March to May — very hot and humid.
- Population
- 20.7M
Overview
Mumbai is India's commercial capital and its most cosmopolitan city — where Bollywood glitter meets colonial Gothic architecture, fishing villages meet billionaire tower blocks, and a street food scene is among Asia's most exciting. The city of dreams pulses with an energy unmatched on the subcontinent.
Top attractions
Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Marine Drive, Dharavi, Colaba Causeway, Juhu Beach, Banganga Tank, Film City Bollywood tour
Getting around
The Metro is expanding rapidly. Suburban trains are fastest but crowded. Autos (tuk-tuks) work north of Bandra. Ola/Uber are easy and air-conditioned. Ferries cross to Alibaug and Elephanta Island.