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Mumbai

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 4 to 5 Days.

Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is also called Bombay. It is one of the most popular cities in India after Delhi and the 17th most popular city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (UN 2018). It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. It is the center of the metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million. Alpha world city was named Mumbai in 2008. It lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbor. This is the original home of the Koli people who speak the Martha language. This is the financial, commercial, and entertainment capital of India. The city is also home to Bollywood and Martha cinema industries.

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How to reach

Air: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj international airport is the main aviation hub in the city. The Navi Mumbai International Airport has also been built to reduce air traffic. The Juhu Airdrome, the oldest airport in India, can also be used for air passage.

Bus: Public buses run by BEST service cover almost all parts of the metropolis, as well as parts of Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhay Andar, and Thane. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport connects various parts of Navi Mumbai and Thane Municipal Transport connects part of Mumbai to Thane. The Mumbai Darshan is a tourist bus service that explores numerous tourist attractions of It. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation buses provide intercity transport connecting this city with towns and cities of Maharasthra and the nearest states.

Rail: The Mumbai Suburban Railway is the backbone of the city’s transport system. Indian Railways connect this to most part of India which is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Western Railway has its headquarter at Church gate. The Mumbai Monorail and Mumbai Metro have also been included to remove pressure from overcrowding at the two railway systems. From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Dadan, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai Central, Bandra Terminus Andria, and Borivali, long-distance trains can be found.

Water and Sea:

Water transport consists of Farries and Catamarans. Sea services are provided by two major ports- Mumbai Port Trust and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Ferries from Ferry Wharf in Mazagaon allow access to islands near the city.

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