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Formerly called Bombay, Mumbai is India’s most populous city, and one of the most heavily populated cities in the world with around 14 million inhabitants. With so many people Mumbai is definitely not for the faint-hearted, but if you can manage to brave the crowds there are some excellent tourist attractions here.

Flights to Mumbai

Flights to Mumbai will arrive at India's busiest airport, the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (airport code: BOM). It is 17.5 miles (28 km) from the airport into the city, and plenty of taxis are available for the trip. When arranging a flight to Mumbai from London, there are many choices including several non-stop routes. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways both offer direct flights to Mumbai with no stops. Alternatively, KLM and Northwest Airlines have connections in Amsterdam; and British Midland travels through Bahrain. Air India, Jet Airways, and Kingfisher Airlines are three other choices to consider.

Mumbai Tourist Attractions

Bombay was renamed Mumbai in 1995 as Mumbai is a far more traditional name for an Indian city. The previous name, Bombay was derived from when the Portuguese settled here, and later the British. Mumbai is a huge city and there are things to see and do in all quarters of it. From a tourist’s point of view South Mumbai is a good area to concentrate on as this contains some of the city’s best known attractions.

The Gateway of India

Possibly the most famous of all landmarks in Mumbai, the Gateway of India is a large and impressive archway that was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. It stands at the harbour, at a point where distinguished people used to land. Now this part of the harbour is known for its boat tours as from here you can take a luxury trip around the harbour. You can also catch the ferry to Elephanta Island from here.

Elephanta Caves

Taking the ferry from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island and its caves takes about 45 minutes one way. The island is located in the Arabian Sea and features caves where intricate sculptures were discovered, and are thought to date back to as early as the 9th century. In 1997 the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in an attempt to preserve them as best as possible from further damage.

The Prince of Wales Museum

The Prince of Wales museum is worth visiting not only for its exhibits but for the beautiful architecture of the building it is housed within. There is a good selection of exhibits here including one on the Indus Valley civilisation, and the audio guide tour is highly recommended.

Mumbai’s Architecture

Along with the Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai has some other great architecture to admire. Formerly named the Victoria Terminus, this station building is very grand, but the Taj Mahal Hotel is perhaps even more revered and it’s one of the oldest five star hotels in India.

Temples in Mumbai

Not all architecture is of the same style as those listed above though; Mumbai has some wonderful temples to enjoy too. Mumbadevi Temple is one, and it’s believed a shrine has stood on this site since the 1st century BC. There is also Babulnath Temple, and Walkeshwar Temple, plus one of the most popular in Mumbai, Mahalaxmi Temple.

When Should You Visit Mumbai?

Mumbai is hot throughout the year so there’s no getting away from high temperatures here. You will want to avoid visiting Mumbai during the monsoon rains season, happening between June and September, and sometimes into October and November as well. Average high temperatures across the year range between 29C in August, and 33C in October, November, and from March to May.