Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra in India. Mumbai is the financial capital of India. See the Indian map below to spot Mumbai city. (Marked A)
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Mumbai lies on the West Coast of India and it was formed by reclaiming land and clubbing 7 islands. You can read the entire history of Mumbai.
Is Mumbai also known as Bombay?
Yes, Bombay was the former name of Mumbai. The city of Bombay was renamed to Mumbai in 1996. Most people still prefer Bombay as a name as they’ve associated the city, closest to their hearts as Bombay.
What is Mumbai famous for?
Mumbai is the business capital of India and also house the Bombay Stock Exchange. Almost all companies have offices in Mumbai city. Mumbai is also famous for Bollywood. Mumbai is the entertainment hub of India.
How to reach Mumbai?
Mumbai is accessible by all means of transport. You can reach Mumbai by road, by air or by train. Almost all cities have direct flights to Mumbai. Mumbai has 2 airports – Domestic and International, which are both connected internally.
All out station trains either reach Mumbai Central station or Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminus or Bandra Terminus. If you’re close to Mumbai – it is best to travel by road. See road distance between Mumbai and other cities.
