General Information on Mumbai :
Located in the state of Maharashtra.
2. Population:
Mumbai has a population of about 18 million.
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