Welcome to Mumbai
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Originally known as Bombay, with 13 million inhabitants, this is India’s largest city. It is an amazing mixture of crowds, noise and traffic that is bursting with people. A megalopolis you will either love or hate, the pace is fast and furious and never stops. Hot and humid, it has a vibrant and dynamic population that just gets on with life! Once you have come to grips with the city, it is the kind of place where you will need to go with the flow. The atmosphere is heady here, where all walks of life meet together in a huge melting pot of colours, noises, smells and excitement.
Facts
| Population | 13,000,000 (City) 20,000,000 (Including metropolitan area) |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) Rs1 = 100 paise |
| Opening hours | Shops: 10 am-8 pm, however these vary depending on the area Banks: 8.30 am-2.30 pm Weekdays, 9.30 am-12.30 pm Saturdays |
| Newspapers | Mumbai Mirror Times of India Afternoon Despatch Mumbai Mirror |
| Emergency numbers | 102 Accident, 105 Medical 101 Fire, 100 Police (City) |
| Tourist information | GITO Address: 123 Marashi Karve Road Churchgate, Mumbai 400020 Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8.30 am-6 pm Sat, 8.30 am-2 pm Tel: +91 22 2207 4333/4 +91 22 2203 3144/45 |
