Know Mumbai
India is a land of a many contradictions and there is perhaps no contradiction bigger than Mumbai. A multi-cultural, multi-faceted microcosm of India, Mumbai is where the widest diversity of people come together for the single-minded pursuit of success. At The Leela Kempinski Mumbai, salute that spirit.
Culture
As one would expect from a metropolis like Mumbai, it is a centre of cultural activity. Along with renowned art galleries, the downtown districts have some of India’s finest concert halls that regularly host visiting Western Classical musicians. While suburban Mumbai is the perfect stage for the best in local theatre and music. Get in touch with us and we’ll help arrange passes.
As one would expect from a metropolis like Mumbai, it is a centre of cultural activity. Along with renowned art galleries, the downtown districts have some of India’s finest concert halls that regularly host visiting Western Classical musicians. While suburban Mumbai is the perfect stage for the best in local theatre and music. Get in touch with us and we’ll help arrange passes.
Language
English is spoken at offices and commercial establishments. Hindi and Marathi are more commonly spoken. Different pockets of the city speak a host of Indian languages like Gujarati and Tamil, while shopkeepers and street vendors in Colaba speak a smattering of several European languages.
English is spoken at offices and commercial establishments. Hindi and Marathi are more commonly spoken. Different pockets of the city speak a host of Indian languages like Gujarati and Tamil, while shopkeepers and street vendors in Colaba speak a smattering of several European languages.
Weather
Mumbai experiences a tropical climate. The annual temperatures range from a high of 38°C to a low of 11°C.
The period between October and February is the most pleasant time to visit Mumbai, when the city enjoys a balmy season of blue skies and a cool breeze. Sometimes cold northerly winds are responsible for a high wind chill.
Between March to October, the weather is characterized by high humidity and temperatures of over 30°C.
The monsoon rains break in mid-June and last until September.
Mumbai experiences a tropical climate. The annual temperatures range from a high of 38°C to a low of 11°C.
The period between October and February is the most pleasant time to visit Mumbai, when the city enjoys a balmy season of blue skies and a cool breeze. Sometimes cold northerly winds are responsible for a high wind chill.
Between March to October, the weather is characterized by high humidity and temperatures of over 30°C.
The monsoon rains break in mid-June and last until September.
Transportation
Mumbai has the best local transport systems in India. Regular local trains service all parts of Mumbai, as do the local buses. Taxis are also available through the day. If you do want to get a closer look at Mumbai, do contact Guest Relations and we’ll gladly arrange a tour for you.
Mumbai has the best local transport systems in India. Regular local trains service all parts of Mumbai, as do the local buses. Taxis are also available through the day. If you do want to get a closer look at Mumbai, do contact Guest Relations and we’ll gladly arrange a tour for you.
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