location.beaches.districts_subtitle
Tourist hub with Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Colaba Causeway market.
Modern business district with skyscrapers, headquarters, and convention centers.
Beach district with Bollywood stars, street food, and sunsets.
faq.subtitle Mumbai
Buy ticket at counter (~10-20 ₹), avoid rush hour (8-10, 18-21), first coach—ladies only
Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Hotel, Marine Drive (promenade), Dhobi Ghat (laundry), Crawford Market
Useful tips for visiting Mumbai
Use Uber/Ola - avoid negotiating with taxi/auto drivers
Local trains very crowded - avoid rush hour (8-11am, 5-9pm)
Vada pav is Mumbai's iconic street food - must try
Monsoon Jun-Sep - heavy rain, flooding possible
Only drink bottled water
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.metro | 30 ₹ ~0.33 $ | Mumbai Metro | New lines opening. AC and comfortable. |
location.transport.bus | — | — | — |
location.transport.uber | 50 ₹ ~0.55 $ | Uber, Ola | Use apps only. Avoid kaali-peeli taxis. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
UPI revolution! QR code payments everywhere - street vendors to luxury shops. Cards accepted widely. Cash declining fast but still useful for small transactions.
Rupee (INR). UPI (Unified Payments Interface) TRANSFORMED India! Instant, free QR code payments from phone - Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm used by everyone from street chai vendors to Taj hotels! Even beggars have UPI QR codes! RuPay domestic card network. Cards accepted at malls (Phoenix, Inorbit), restaurants. Local trains cash for tickets. HDFC, ICICI, SBI ATMs widespread. Financial capital - Bollywood city! Chaotic, vibrant megacity!
10% appreciated in restaurants. Not mandatory. Hotel staff 50-100 INR. Taxi - round up.
Follow standard precautions
Relatively safe city, watch for pickpockets in transport, taxi scammers, avoid slums
location.nomad.subtitle