Mumbai

About Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and one of the industrial hubs in India. It is also sometimes referred to as the industrial capital of India. It houses important financial institutions, such as Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. Bollywood, the heartland of Indian film and television industry is also in Mumbai. Mumbai is also well known for its beaches, Juhu and Marine drive being the most popular for the lively afternoon pastimes. Mumbai is called the gateway of India and has a monument of the same name in it.

The Landscape
The city of Mumbai is said to be originally seven islands earlier. Mumbai is located on Salsette Island in the coastal region known as Konkan. Most of the Mumbai is at sea level and average elevation ranges from 10 to 15 meters. Soil cover in the city region is sandy due to closeness to the sea.

The Location
Mumbai is located between 19-degree latitude north and 73 degree longitude east. It is near to cities like Pune and Nagpur.

The Climate
The city is in tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea. So, it has moderate weather conditions. The temperature ranges from 11degree Celsius to 38 degree Celsius annually. The maximum ever-annual rainfall ever recorded is 3452 mm.


Gateway of India
Gateway of India in Mumbai is a major landmark of India. It is a huge archway on the water edge at the Apollo Bunder.

Juhu Beach
Juhu beach is a well accomplished beach and is one of the largest. This beach is amongst the most frquented beaches of India and is located 18 kms from the city centre.

Marine Drive
Located in Central Bombay, Marine Drive was constructed in 1920s and 1930s on a reclaimed land.The drive is 3 km from South Bombay. The roads connects Nariman Point and Malabar hill.

Not To Overlook - Excursions
Kanheri caves
This is amongst the popular caves of India. Kanheri caves is carved out of native rock and have around 112 caves which form the rigid complex of these caves. Kanheri caves are one of the oldest monasteries in the country.

Elephanta Caves
Elephanta caves is also known as the Gharapuri or the fortress city of India. This is a seventh centuary cave temple complex which have been unqiuely carved out of rock. The caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva and is magnificent 18 feet high.

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