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Cheap Flights to Mumbai , visit the bustiling city that is home to Bollywood and British colonial times

 

Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and lies on the west coast.  Mumbai was originally an accumulation of seven islands on the Konkan coast, which over time were joined to form the vivacious island city of Mumbai.

Mumbai Weather

Mumbai has three key seasons, summer, winter and the monsoon season.  The winter season stretches from November to February and is the best time of year to visit Mumbai as the city’s winter is a little cooler than the summertime, however is still very warm. 

The summer season stretches from March to May and encounters average temperatures of approximately 29oC.  The monsoon season stretches from June to September and experiences torrential rain, resulting in flooding.  As Mumbai is situated on the coast, the city is frequently humid.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is India’s most demanding airport and is located 30km north of central Mumbai. 

Mumbai also has a domestic airport called Mumbai Domestic Airport which provides connections to over 30 cities in India making it an ideal destination for cheap worldwide flights.  Mumbai Domestic Airport is located 26km north of Mumbai.  The journey duration from London, UK to Mumbai is approximately 9 hours by plane.

Mumbai languages and currency

The official language of Mumbai is Marathi; however Mumbaiy, Hindi and English are also widely spoken in Mumbai

The currency used in Mumbai is the Indian Rupee; however major credit cards are widely accepted throughout the city.  There are also plenty of currency exchange facilities in the city of Mumbai.

Places to see in Mumbai

Raigad, located just outside Mumbai, is known for its beautiful beaches and equally beautiful fort. 

The Raigad fortress constructed in 1674 by the Maratha king Shivaji and truly is a beautiful site of historical remains.   The fort is located in the Sahyadri mountain range and there are approximately 1400 steps leading up to it and is an ideal place for India tour. 

The Ajanta & Ellora Caves are one of the World Heritage Sites that exist in India.  The caves represent the Indian rock-cut architecture and include a variety of carvings and murals that represent India at the time of their creation. 

A number of the caves were prayer halls and the rest were monasteries and were all completely dedicated to the Buddhism religion.

Shirdi is a major religious place in India and is located approximately 300km from Mumbai.  It is said that to get a glimpse of Sai Baba, his blessings would heal the deepest of wounds.  Lendi Gardens is the site for meditation for many. 

It is said that Sai Baba used to come for a walk every day within Lendi Gardens.  Many tourists from all over the world visit Shirdi to seek the blessings of Sai Baba.

Pune is the picturesque capital of Maharashtra and is located approximately 170km from Mumbai’s centre.  Shanwarawada Palace is situated in Pune and promotes beautifully landscaped gardens, which attract tourists to take in its serenity. 

There are also an abundance of malls, outlets, shops and bazaars selling shoes, clothes, jewellery, accessories, pots, pans, electronics, furniture, leather items in Pune. ApkaAshiyana.com is the India's No. 1 Real Estate Portal. Where you can give your unlimited listing and post your requirement regarding Property free of Cost.

Its a platform which connect Home Seeker, Home Owner, Builder, Agent's under one Roof. Pune in India also has an interesting variety of cafes, bars, nightlife and restaurants.

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay has the famous Bombay central station which includes links for travelling on the infamous Indian Railways all across India. Mumbai also has Film City, Studios where most new Bollywood movies are produced, a must for bollywood fans all over the world.

140711—Visiting Mumbai in India by Lina Jones of  Chingford

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