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| Airlines |
| All major international airlines fly in and out of mumbai quite regularly. Now there is keen competition in the domestic sector too. |
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| Airport |
| Mumbai has one active airport but two terminals. One for domestic flights is located at Santa Cruz and the one for international flights is at Sahar. A new airport is planned but may take some time. |
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| Mumbai is situated at sea-level but there are some small hill areas e.g. Malabar Hill and Pali Hill. |
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| Amusement Parks in Mumbai |
| There are many amusement parks and water parks around Mumbai, usually in the suburbs. Esselworld at Gorai is the largest and most popular. |
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| Animals in Mumbai |
| Apart from stray dogs, cows, bullocks and horses, don't be surprised to see an elephant or a camel on Mumbai roads. |
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| ATM's in Mumbai |
| Now ATMs have become as ubiquitous in most shopping and business areas as in the western countries. |
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| Autorickshaws in Mumbai |
| These three wheeler taxis are available only in the susburbs. Fare displayed in the meter has to be converted through a conversion chart, available with the driver. |
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| Banks in Mumbai |
| Apart from many Indian banks, which have branches almost everywhere, many International banks operate in prime business & residential districts. |
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| Bargaining in Mumbai |
| Steet stall holders expect you to bargain. Fixed prices are the norm in major stores. |
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| Bars in Mumbai |
| There used to be a time when bars were called "Permit Rooms", as a permit was required to consume liquor. Now, bars are present in all hotels and many resturants. Dancing bars where girls used to gyrate to customers showering currency notes were banned in 2005. |
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| Beggars in Mumbai |
| Beggars may pester you at sightseeing spots or at traffic junctions. Instead of giving them money, give them edibles like cookies, bananas or sweets. |
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| Bollywood in Mumbai |
| Mumbai is the heart of India's vast film-making industry. Major producers, directors and film-stars are based here. So are the old studios, including the famous RK Studio and Rajkamal. |
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| Buses in Mumbai |
| B.E.S.T. runs an efficient bus service in Mumbai. The fleet includes single and double-decker buses. The routes cover the entire length and breadth of the city. The service is fairly inexpensive way to see Mumbai. |
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| Business in Mumbai |
| Mumbai is the business capital of India. The older business districts are Ballard Estate and Nariman Point. The new ones are coming up at Bandra Kurla complex and Lower Parel. |
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| Business Centres in Mumbai |
| You can hire business premises by the day at many business centres. Facilities include secretarial assistance, phone and fax facilities and airconditioned office space. |
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| Celebreties in Mumbai |
| Mumbai has more celebrities e.g. film & TV stars, sportsmen, politicians, socialites, businesspersons etc. per sq. kilometer than anywhere else in India. |
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| Cinema in Mumbai |
| Going to movies is a favourite pastime for Indians. Mumbai has a fairly good number of cinema halls & multiplexes, showing international, hindi and regional films. |
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| Climate in Mumbai |
| Being close to the coast, Mumbai enjoys moderate weather and almost uniform temperature throughout the year, but rains during monsoons can come anytime. |
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| Coffee Shops in Mumbai |
| Most of the 24 hour coffee shops are in star hotels, but there are coffee parlours e.g. "Barista" & "Cafe Coffee Day" in almost all residential and shopping areas. |
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| Consulates in Mumbai |
| Almost all countries have a consular office or high commission in Mumbai. |
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| Crime in Mumbai |
| Mumbai's organised crime does not generally involve daily life. However, it pays to be safe. Do not flash wads of currency or leave your goods unattended. Deposit valuables in hotel safe. |
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| Currency in Mumbai |
| Even though the Indian Rupee is divided into 100 Paise, the constant devaluation has made the coins redundant. Notes come in denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 & 1000 rupees. One US Dollar equals approx. 46 Rupees. |
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| Electricity in Mumbai |
| A.C. 200 volts 50 Hz is the normal electric current in Mumbai (as in the rest of India). Most 5-star hotels have outlet for 110 volts 60 cycles in their bathrooms for shavers only. However, many more hotels will provide an adaptor for your use during your stay. |
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| Etiquette in Mumbai |
| Mumbaikars are informal. In some homes, you must take off your shoes at the enterance. Footwear should never be worn in temples or mosques. Look out for a pile of shoes near the door. |
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| Geography in Mumbai |
| The island city of Mumbai has been formed by gradual joining together of seven island by reclamation of land over hundreds of years. It is connected to the mainland by two major bridges. |
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| Government in Mumbai |
| Mumbai being the capital of Maharashtra state is the seat of the state government. Most ministers operate out of the "Mantralaya" building. |
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| Internet in Mumbai |
| Internet access is fairly easy when you are in Mumbai, with many Cybercafes mushrooming in all localities. Access is inexpensive but you may not experience very high speeds. ADSL broadband Internet connectivity is now offered by most telecom service providers. |
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| Language in Mumbai |
| Even though Marathis is the official language, Hindi and Gujarati are quite prevalent. English is widely spoken and understood. |
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| Local Trains in Mumbai |
| Mumbai has a very good network of local trains running across the city. There are two major networks run by the Western Railways and the Central Railways respectively. New underground lines are planned for early implementation to augment the existing network. The trains can be very crowded during peak hours. |
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| Location of Mumbai |
| Mumbai is situated on the west coast of India at 18.54 degree north and 72.4 degree east. |
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| Mobile Phones in Mumbai |
| GSM and CDMA services are offered by many service providers. Inexpensive temporary connections are available on providing proof of identity. Many companies have roaming tie-ups with International companies. The calls are dirt cheap. |
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| Municipal Corporation of Mumbai |
| Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is responsible for the upkeep of Mumbai. |
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| Nightlife in Mumbai |
| There are many nightclubs and discotheques in Mumbai. Strippping and nudity is not encouraged by local authorities. |
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| People of Mumbai |
| Mumbai is home to many famous businessmen, film-stars, sportsmen, professionals and artists. People in Mumbai are very businesslike and usually mind their own business. |
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| Photography in Mumbai |
| All variety of films are freely available in Mumbai. Processing usually takes 24 hours and is inexpensive. Photography at some sensitive locations e.g. airports is prohibited. |
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| Population of Mumbai |
| Mumbai is the largest city in India and its population (according to 2001 census) exceeds 16 million. |
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| Public Phones in Mumbai |
| Coin operated public telephone booths are not as prevalent as in most western countries, but manually assisted booths, known as STD/ISD booths can easily be spotted at most locations. You can even make long distance & International calls from here. |
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| Public Toilets in Mumbai |
| Pay per use toilets called "Sulabh Shauchalaya" are available at many locations. These are managed by voluntary organisations and are usually clean. |
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| Rainfall in Mumbai |
| Mumbai has a heavy monsoon during June to September. Aggregate rainfall during this period is 216 cm. |
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| Rent a Car in Mumbai |
| Self drive or chauffeur driven cars are available from several agencies. Hertz & Avis have local representatives. It is advisable to go for chauffeur driven cars considering the lack of proper signage and unruly driving habits. |
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| Restraunts in Mumbai |
| As Mumbaikars love to eat out, there are plenty of restaurants serving a variety of Indian and International cuisine. A number of new restaurants open almost every month. |
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| Shopping Mall in Mumbai |
| Western style shopping malls have rapidly sprung up all over Mumbai. |
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| Sightseeing in Mumbai |
| Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (M.T.D.C.) organises regular sightseeing tours to many attractions. There is even a London style open deck bus for evening tours. |
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| Taxis in Mumbai |
| Yellow and black taxis are ubiquitous and can take you anywhere in Mumbai. They may look rickety but are usually reliable. An air-conditioned blue and silver version costs 25% more. Fares are calculated through a conversion chart. Electronic meters are going to be installed prestty soon. |
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| Theatres in Mumbai |
| Mumbaikars simply love going to theatre. Performances are held almost every day in english, hindi, marathi and gujarati. |
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| Time Zone of Mumbai |
| The entire sub-continent of India observes one time-zone, which is five and a half hours ahead of GMT (GMT +5:30). |
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| Tipping in Mumbai |
| Tips are expected at most restaurants. 5 to 10% of your bill is the usual tip. However, if the establishment has levied a service charge in the bill, it is upto you. |
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| Wi-Fi in Mumbai |
| Many 5-star hotels are now providing wi-fi Internet connectivity to their guests at a price. Free wi-fi hotspots are few but many coffee parlours allow the use of wi-fi connectivity to their customers. |
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| World Trade Centre of Mumbai |
| Though the twin towers of WTC in Cuffe Parade are nowhere like the New York ones, atleast they are still standing. |
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