Maharashtra, India · Asia
Mumbai works well as a base: 10 minutes from Powai, 18km from Gateway of India.
Mumbai is a major city located in Maharashtra, India. With a population of 12,691,836, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Mumbai sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mumbai to your route.
Mumbai ( muum-BY; Marathi: Mumbaī, pronounced [ˈmumbəi] ), also known as Bombay ( bom-BAY; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Located on the Konkan coast along the west coast of India, it has a deep natural harbour. As per the 2011Read more
Census of India, it is the most populous city proper in India, with a population of almost 12.5 million, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world, has a population of over 20 million. The city forms part of the Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts and is administered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which was established in 1888.
Mumbai, originally an archipelago of seven islands, has evidence of human occupation dating back to the South Asian Stone Age. The islands were ruled by the Maurya Empire since the 3rd century BCE and were referenced by Ptolemy in his text in 150 CE. The islands were inhabited by the Marathi–speaking Koli people, whose deity Mumbā is believed to have given the city its name. The region was later ruled by several dynasties such as Satavahanas, Western Satraps, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Shilaharas, before coming under the control of the Delhi Sultanate, and later the Gujarat Sultanate during the Middle Ages. In 1535, the islands were ceded to the Portuguese, and in 1661, transferred to the British Crown as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry, before being leased to the East India Company in 1668.
Under British Raj, Bombay was the capital of the Bombay Presidency, and developed into a major trading and administrative centre. Beginning in 1782, Mumbai underwent major transformation through the Hornby Vellard project, which involved the reclamation of land between the city's seven islands from the Arabian Sea. Alongside the construction of major roads and railways, the reclamation project, completed in 1845, unified the islands and helped transform Mumbai into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. This infrastructure expansion, combined with the 19th-century cotton boom, drove rapid economic growth and further established Mumbai as an important commercial centre. The city played a major role in the Indian independence movement. After India's independence in 1947, Bombay became the capital of Bombay State and after the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, became the capital of Maharashtra in 1960.
Mumbai is classified as an alpha world city and serves as India's financial, commercial, and entertainment capital, attracting migrants from across the country. It is often compared to New York City. In the early 2010s, the city contributed nearly five percent of India's GDP, one-fourth of its industrial output, and one-third of its tax revenues. Being the capital of the state, it houses major government institutions including the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and the Bombay High Court. It is home to major scientific, nuclear, and financial institutions, as well as the headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also the centre of Bollywood, one of the world's most prolific film industries, as well as Marathi cinema.
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Mumbai is located in Maharashtra, India, Asia. The coordinates are 19.0728 latitude, 72.8826 longitude.
Mumbai has a population of approximately 12,691,836 people, making it a major city in India.
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A family-run Gujarati thali house in a Kalbadevi lane since 1945, where waiters circulate with an unlimited procession of farsan, shaak and rotli. Vegetarian only, and famously hard to finish.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A Parsi-Irani cafe in Ballard Estate open since 1923, with bentwood chairs and peeling walls, famous for berry pulao made with barberries imported from Iran. Lunch only, closed Sundays.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Mumbai's iconic 26-meter basalt arch on the waterfront, built to commemorate King George V's visit in 1911 and now the city's most famous landmark.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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A Colaba institution open since 1871, its walls still pocked with bullet holes from the 2008 attacks, serving beer and chilli cheese toast to Mumbai's expat and backpacker crowd from morning until late.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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India's premier international-standard theme park between Mumbai and Pune with immersive themed zones.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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