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.
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.
Weather
Mumbai is like your typical coastal city in the tropics. It rains heavily from June until September and is hot and balmy for the rest of the year. The heat peaks in the months of April and May and December and January sometimes see mild winters.
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.