in India · West

Mumbai

India's frenetic financial and Bollywood capital, a seafront megacity of colonial grandeur and street food.

Notable spots

Gateway of India
Landmark
The grand seafront arch built to welcome British royalty.
Marine Drive
Scenery
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Landmark

Best months: Jan, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Mumbai in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Gateway of India — A.Savin (FAL) · Wikimedia