Updated April 19, 2022
Sightseeing in Mumbai (Gateway of India, Elephanta Island, etc.)
Sightseeing in Mumbai (Marine Drive, Kanheri Caves, etc.)
Sightseeing in Mumbai (Colaba Haji Ali Mosque and others)
Sightseeing in Mumbai (Tower of Silence, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, etc.)
Sightseeing in Mumbai (Mumbai University, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, etc.)
Hotels in Mumbai (Luxury 1)
Hotels in Mumbai (Luxury 2)
Hotel in Mumbai (Mid-range)
Gourmet in Mumbai
Shopping in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai Overview
On the waterfront of the Port of Mumbai stands the Gateway of India, built in 1924, which symbolizes the era of the British Indian Empire.
Offshore, Elephanta Island is home to an ancient cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Mumbai is also well known as the center of the Bollywood film industry.
(The information below is current as of December 2021)
area: 603.4 km² (1.5 km2)
airportChhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
One of India's leading airports, it is located 34 km north of Mumbai.
It is a vast airport, with international flights arriving and departing from Terminal 2.
International and domestic flights share a runway, but the distance between the two terminals is about 4 km, so if you are connecting from Mumbai to another city, a free shuttle bus will take you there.
Travel from Delhi to Mumbai by plane or train.
When traveling from Japan, the only direct flight to Mumbai International Airport (BOM) is ANA from Narita.
From the regions, there are two ways to get there: domestic flights to Tokyo and transfer at Narita, or transfer overseas (Singapore or Bangkok).
Domestic flights from Delhi are operated by indiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and GoAir.
Airline reservations can be made throughClear tripやSky scannerThis can be done through websites such as the following, or through the websites of individual airlines.
Please check the situation before departure by yourself as the operation status may change suddenly.
There is no direct airport shuttle bus service into the city, and foreign visitors generally enter the city by cab or train.
How to get from the airport by train
- International Terminal From the terminal building, walk (15 minutes) or take a bus to Airport Road Station or Marol Naka Station on Mumbai Metro Line 1. Take the Metro to Andheri Railway Station to reach Church Gate Railway Station in the city center, or Ghatkopar Railway Station to reach CST Station ( Chatrapathi Shivaji Railway Terminus). Both trains run frequently. There is also a line from Andheri Station to CST Station, but this line is a little less frequent.
- From the domestic terminal building, it is a 15-minute walk directly west to the Vile Parle Railway Station. From there, there are frequent suburban trains to the CST (Chatrapathi Shivaji Railway Terminus) and Church Gate Railway Station in the city center.
From the Airportprepaid cabDirections by
At the arrival lobby, there is a counter marked "PREPAID TAXI." Tell the driver where you are going, pay the fare according to the distance, and receive a ticket.
Rates are determined by area.
Take a cab with the license plate number on the ticket.
It takes approximately one hour to reach the Colaba area where the India Gate is located.
Please note that it may take longer than that during morning and evening rush hours.
The standard fare is about 700-800 rupees to Colaba, but there is a late-night surcharge (20-30%), and sometimes 10-20 rupees is charged for luggage.
In addition, the price with air conditioning is a little higher.
Map of Mumbai
Mumbai Travel Guide
Transportation in Mumbai
Mumbai Suburban Railway
Central Railway is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the busiest railway station in India in terms of passengers. The Central Railway is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (the busiest station in India), and covers the central, northeastern, southeastern, and suburban areas of the city.
Western Railway is headquartered at Churchgate Station and covers the western part of the city as well as suburban areas.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 opened on June 8, 2014.
monorail
Beginning that same year, April 15, 2014, the service was extended to a 14-hour limited service from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The remaining Mumbai monorail project (approximately 135 km (84 miles)) is planned to be built in phases between 2011 and 2031.
BEST Bus
It operates double-decker and air-conditioned buses, and citizens use the buses for short- and medium-distance commuting.
The reason is that buses are less expensive for short- and medium-distance commuting, whereas railroads offer lower fares for long-distance commuting.
Cabs and auto-rickshaws
Mumbai Metro Line 1
Line 1 opened as an elevated railroad on June 8, 2014.
Car Distribution App
Uber" is an app that can be used globally, while "OLA" is an app that has service only in India.
No need for troublesome price negotiations with rickshawmen and less trouble.
rickshaw
The standard means of transportation in India isrickshawIt is.
A rickshaw is a small vehicle with a top and cargo bed attached to the back of an auto tricycle or bicycle.
They are more numerous and smaller than cabs, making them indispensable for travel in India.
Also called "rickshaws" or "rickshaws," they are also known as "tuk-tuks" in Southeast Asia.
There are two main types of rickshaws: auto tricycles with seats and "rickshaws.Auto rickshaws",A bicycle with a seat.Cycle rickshaws".
Although rickshaws are convenient for sightseeing, they also cause a lot of trouble.
How to ride a rickshaw in India, fare rates, and how to negotiate without getting ripped off.
automatic rickshaw
cycle rickshaw