ABOUT MUMBAI
Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is the commercial and entertainment centre of India. It is home to important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. As of 2008, the Globalization and World Cities Study Group (GaWC) has ranked Mumbai as an "Alpha world city", third in its categories of Global cities. Mumbai holds the distinction of being an education hub of South-East Asia. With an aim to educate students from throughout the world for a life of professional achievement and service to society, the city offers a plethora of opportunities. Mumbai’s potential to offer a higher standard of living as well as its business opportunities, attract migrants from all over India and, in turn, make the city a potpourri of many communities and cultures.
Enriched with the colours of diverse cultures, Mumbai is a tourist's delight. Historical sites, contemporary wonders, archaeological sites, religious sites and natural wonders, Mumbai city has all this and much more to offer to its tourists. A unique charm that can mesmerize even the seasoned traveller.
Mumbai is the gateway to a number of fascinating tourist destinations, chief among them being Gateway of India, the marine drive, Hanging Gardens, Chowpatty, Lonavla and the Elephanta Caves.
Better known as Shopper's paradise, Mumbai is the country's largest and wealthiest consumer markets. Exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars have made Mumbai a shopper's delight. Most of the handicrafts Emporia and bazars are located in the downtown area. Crawford Market, Chor Bazar (Thieves Market), Mangaldas Market, World Trade Centre, Fashion Street, Flora Fountain, Colaba Causeway, Oberoi Shopping Centre, Breach Candy, Linking Road and Zaveri Bazar are the main shopping centers in Mumbai. Purchase best of products as your souvenirs and make your travel to Mumbai an incredible experience.
Mumbai's temperature in September generally ranges from 26° C to 36° C. Indian Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes (+ 5:30 hrs) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The period between September and February is the most pleasant time to visit Mumbai, when the city enjoys a balmy season of blue skies and a cool breeze. This is the time when the city weather conditions are very favorable to visitors.
The city has several internationally reputed chains of Five star and deluxe hotels. Mumbai has one of the best selections of restaurants that offer almost all cuisines of the world. From Parsi dhansaak to Gujarati thalis, and Muslim kebabs to Goan vindaloos, Mumbai has it all. Being well connected to all parts of India by efficient air and surface transport networks, Mumbai is an ideal business rendezvous.
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