1. Location:
Located in the state of Maharashtra.

2. Population:
Mumbai has a population of about 18 million.

 

3. Culture: Cosmopolitan.

4. Climate:
Two main seasons in Mumbai that is dry season from Nov to Feb and humid season from Mar to Oct.

5. Rainfall:
From 50 cms to 200cms.

6. Airport:
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport.

7. Visas:
Standard tourist visa valid for six months. Business visas for one or more years with multiple entries allowed.

8. Credit Cards:
Large establishments accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Mercard.

9. Entertainment:
Mumbai is home to Bollywood. Cinemas, theatres, Beaches, clubs and parks provide entertainment in Mumbai.

10. Transport: Air travel, railways, buses, taxis and autorickshaws.

11. Telephone code is 022

12. Time zone - GMT/UTC plus 5.5 hours

13. Business Hours -
Public and private offices: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Some open on Saturday, but all are closed on Sunday. 

   Shops: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 
   Post offices: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon._Fri.; Saturday until noon. 
   Banks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat. 
   Restaurants: until 11 p.m.; nightclubs and discos close much later

14. Currency:
One rupee=100 paise. Indian coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 paise and 1, 2 and 5 rupees. Notes are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. If you are handed a grubby note, insist on having it exchanged for a newer one. Have a big supply of small bills as change almost does not exist in India