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Mumbai pronunciation , formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, and the most populous city of India
Young, brash and oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker, MUMBAI (formerly Bombay ) revels in its reputation as India's most dynamic and Westernized city. Behind the hype, however, intractable problems threaten the Maharashtran capital, foremost among them a chronic shortage of space. Crammed onto a narrow spit of land that curls from the swamp-ridden coast into the Arabian Sea, Mumbai has, in less than five hundred years since its "discovery" by the Portuguese, metamorphosed from an aboriginal fishing settlement into a sprawling megalopolis of over sixteen million people. Whether you are being swept along broad boulevards by endless streams of commuters, or jostled by coolies and hand-cart pullers in the teeming bazaars, Mumbai always feels like it is about to burst at the seams.
The roots of the population problem lie, paradoxically, in the city's enduring ability to create wealth. Mumbai alone generates 38 percent of India's GNP, its port handles half the country's foreign trade, and its movie industry is the biggest in the world. Symbols of prosperity are everywhere, from the phalanx of office blocks clustered on Nariman Point, Maharashtra's Manhattan, to the yuppie couples nipping around town in their shiny new Maruti hatchbacks. The flip side to the success story, of course, is the city's much-chronicled poverty. Each day, hundreds of economic refugees pour into Mumbai from the Maharashtran hinterland. Some find jobs and secure accommodation; many more (around a third of the total population) end up living on the already overcrowded streets, or amid the appalling squalor of Asia's largest slums, reduced to rag-picking and begging from cars at traffic lights.
However, while it would definitely be misleading to downplay its difficulties, Mumbai is far from the ordeal some travellers make it out to be. Once you've overcome the major hurdle of finding somewhere to stay, you may begin to enjoy its frenzied pace and crowded, cosmopolitan feel. Conventional sights are thin on the ground. After a visit to the most famous colonial monument, the Gateway of India , and a look at the antiquities in the Prince of Wales Museum , the most rewarding way to spend time is simply to wander the city's atmospheric streets. Downtown , beneath rows of exuberant Victorian-Gothic buildings, the pavements are full of noisy vendors and office-wallahs hurrying through clouds of wood smoke from gram-sellers' braziers. In the eye of the storm, encircled by the roaring traffic of beaten-up red double-decker buses, lie other vestiges of the Raj, the maidans . Depending on the time of day, these central parks are peppered with cricketers in white flannels, or the bare bums of squatting pavement-dwellers relieving themselves on the parched brown grass. North of the city centre, the broad thoroughfares splinter into a maze of chaotic streets. The central bazaar districts afford glimpses of sprawling Muslim neighbourhoods, as well as exotic shopping possibilities, while Mumbai is at its most exuberant along Chowpatty Beach , which laps against exclusive Malabar Hill . When you've had enough mayhem, the beautiful rock-cut Shiva temple on Elephanta Island - a short trip by launch across the harbour from the promenade, Apollo Bunder - offers a welcome half-day escape.
If you're heading for Goa or south India, you'll probably have to pass through Mumbai at some stage. Its international airport, Sahar , is the busiest in the country; the airline offices downtown are handy for confirming onward flights, and all the region's principal air, road and rail networks originate here. Whether or not you choose to stay for more time than it takes to jump on a train or plane to somewhere else depends on how well you handle the burning sun, humid atmosphere and perma-fog of petrol fumes, and how seriously you want to get to grips with the India of the twenty-first century.
Between the airports to the north and the southern tip of Mumbai lies a thirty-kilometre, seething mass of streets, suburbs and relentless traffic. Even during the relatively cool winter months, exploring it can be hard work, requiring plenty of pit stops at cold-drink stalls along the way. The best place to start is down at the far south end of the peninsula in Colaba , home to most of the hotels, restaurants and best-known sights, including the Gateway of India . Fifteen minutes' walk north takes you past the Prince of Wales Museum to the Fort area, home of all the banks and big stores, plus the cream of Mumbai's ostentatious Raj-era buildings. The extravagant Victoria Terminus (Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminus) overlooks its northern limits, close to the impressive onion dome of the GPO . The hub of the suburban train network, Churchgate station , stands 4km west, across the big maidans that scythe through the centre of town. Churchgate, and the tourist office , is a stone's throw from the sweeping curve of Back Bay. With Nariman Point 's skyscrapers at one end, lively Chowpatty Beach and the affluent apartment blocks of Malabar Hill at the other, the Bay is Mumbai at its snazziest. But the area immediately north and east is ramshackle and densely populated. The central bazaars extend from Crawford Market , beyond VT station, right up to J Boman (JB) Behram Marg , opposite the other main-line railway station, Mumbai Central .
Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (formerly, Sahar International Airport) is the busiest airport in India, and caters to cargo and international flights while Santacruz Airport caters to domestic flights. The nearby Juhu aerodrome was India's first airport, and now hosts a flying club and a heliport.
Most of Mumbai´s inhabitants rely on public transport to travel to and from their workplace due to the lack of car parking spaces, traffic bottlenecks, and generally poor road conditions. The city is the headquarters of two rail divisions the Central Railway (CR) (headquartered at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Terminus)), and the Western Railway (WR) (headquartered near Churchgate). The backbone of the city´s transport, the Mumbai Suburban Railway, is composed of three separate networks running the length of the city, in a north-south direction. The Western Railway runs along the western region of the city, while the Central Railway covers most of the central and northeast parts of the metropolis. Both lines extend into the exurbs, each covering a total one-way length of around 125 km. The Harbour Line is a sub-division of the Central Railway, covering a distance of 54 km along the south-eastern section of the city, near the docks, and extending into Navi Mumbai (New Bombay). Mumbai is well connected by trains to all parts of India.
Public buses run by the BEST (an autonomous body under the BMC) cover almost all parts of the metropolis, as well as parts of Navi Mumbai and Thane. Buses are used for commuting short to medium distances, while train fares are more economical for long distance commutes. The BEST fleet consists of single-decker, double-decker and air-conditioned.
Black and yellow-metered taxis, accommodating up to four passengers, cover most of the metropolis. Auto rickshaws, allowed to operate only in the suburban areas, are the main form of hired transport here. These three-wheeled vehicles can accommodate up to three passengers.
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| Nariman Point , Mumbai, India
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Property Type Full Service, HotelYear Built 1973 Year Remodeled 2001 Largest 5 Star Hotel In India, Also Ideal ForConferences Sea front Location, Situated In The Heart OfThe Business District Largest In door Shopping Arcade200 Shops 5 Deluxe
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THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE MUMBAI |
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| 1 Apollo Bunder , Mumbai, India, 400039
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The Taj Mahal Palace/ Mumbai Is Renowned The World Over As A Premier Landmark Hotel Of The Orient. Overlooking The Gateway Of India With A Panoramic View Of The Bay/ The Hotel Is Situated Minutes Away From The Central Business Districts Of The City. The Immaculate Structure And Magnificent Interiors Stand Witness To A Century Of Gracious Indian Hospitality And Warmth To Heads Of State/ Celebrities And Industry Leaders
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SUN N SAND HOTEL MUMBAI |
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| 39 Juhu Beach , Mumbai, India, 400049
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For 40 Years The Sun n sand Hotel Has Been Providing Our Guests With A Relaxing Setting, Whether It Is Having A Meal In Our Restaurant With Live Music During Dinner, Relaxing By Our Pool, Or Exercising In The Health Club. With The Newly Refurbished Lobby
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THE LEELA KEMPINSKI |
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| Andheri Kurla Road Sahar , Mumbai, India, 400053
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Property Type Full Service, HotelYear Built 1986Located 1 Mile From The Mumbai International Airport And16 Miles From Mumbai S City Center In Beautiful Gardens.All Rooms Completely Refurbished In 1996 With EletronicBed Side Panel And Electronic Safe.
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RAMADA PLAZA PALM GROVE |
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| Juhu Beach , Mumbai, India
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Reservation Office Hours 9:00am 6:00pm Conveniently Located A Few Kilometers Form International And Domestic Airports, On The Breezy Fringe Of Beautiful Juhu Beach, Ramada Hotel Palm Grove Is Geared To Serve Both The Discerning Businessman
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BEST WESTERN THE EMERALD |
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| Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, India, 400049
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Property Type HotelYear Built 1997The Best Western Emerald Is Located In The IdyllicSurroundings Of Juhu, Within Walking Distance Of JuhuBeach And Close To Domestic And International Airports.Each Of Our Luxuriously Furnished One , Two AndThree Bedro
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THE LOTUS SUITES |
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| Anderi-kurla Road, Mumbai-india, India, 400059
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The Lotus Suites-mumbai Is Distinctly Located In The Heart Of Mumbai's New Commercial Center And In Close Proximity To The International Airport In Mumbai, There By Making It Easily Accessible To The Ever-expanding Commercial Hub In And Around Midc, Sakinaka, Powai As Well As The Loads Of International Business Travelers That Throng The Mumbai City. While Maintaining A Tradition Of Guest Appreciation
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TAJ MAHAL PALACE AND TOWER |
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| Apollo Bunder , Mumbai, India, 400001
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The Taj Mahal Hotel A Historic Past While Simultaneously Heralding The Future. The Taj Is Built In The Indo saracenic Architecture The Heritage Wing The Original Building With Original Artefacts Rooms In The Tower Wing Are Contemporary In
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THE ORCHID HOTEL |
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| Nehru Road, Mumbai, India, 400095
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The Orchid - An Ecotel Hotel Is Asia's First Certified Eco-friendly Five-star Hotel. This 245-Room Hotel Is Strategically Located Adjacent To The Domestic Airport Making It A Convenient Place For The Business Traveler To Stay. Everything Is Designed So As To Be Unobtrusive - Like The Well-appointed Business And Conference Center To Take Care Of Your Business Needs. To Ensure That The Guests Enjoy A Healthy And Comfortable Stay
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HOTEL MARINE PLAZA |
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| 29 Marine Drive, Mumbai, India, 400020
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Located In Nariman Point, The City's Premier Business District, The Hotel Marine Plaza In Mumbai, India, Is Less Than Two Miles From The Gateway Of India, A Monumental 26-Meter Arch Built Of Yellow Sandstone. Overlooking The Arabian Sea, The Hotel Is Also Less Than Four Miles From Churchgate Station And The Mosque And Tomb Of Haji Ali Dargah. Guests Can Walk To The Nearby Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai's Most Famous Art Showcase. Travelers Are 17 Miles From Mumbai International Airport.
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RODAS |
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| Central Avenue Powai, Mumbai, India, 400076
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In The Core Of The Luxurious And Serene Environment Of Hiranandani Gardens Stands Rodas - An Ecotel Hotel; A Signature Creation Of The Hiranandani Group. Rodas, Which Means The Junction Of Heaven And Earth In Sanskrit, Is A Uniquely Appropriate Name For This Hotel; Where Concern For Guests Goes Hand In Hand With Friendliness Towards The Earth. The Hotel, With Its Neo- Classical Arched Façade And Modern Interiors Designed By Renowned Architect Hafeez Contractor, Displays A Distinct Combination Of Contemporary Design And Old World Charm.
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THE RESIDENCE HOTEL & CONVENTION |
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| Saki Vihar Road, Mumbai, India, 400087
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The Residence Hotel & Convention Centre Is A Veritable Haven Of Comfort In The Lush Green Environment Of Powai, Near L&T Flanked By Aarey & Vihar Lake. It Is Siutated 6kms. From The International Airport, 10kms From The Domestic Airport, In Close Proximity To Hiranandani Gardens, Seepz, Midc.
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