Mumbai is more accessible than other Indian cities and can be reached through numerous flights. The international terminal (Sahara) and the domestic terminal (Santa Cruz) are quite near each other and can easily be reached through regular shuttle buses between the two terminals. The domestic airport is well connected and can be used to visit most parts of Western and Southern India. Depending on preferences, you can also travel on gong-distance buses depart from the state road transport terminal opposite Mumbai's Central railway station to visit adjoining places. Reaching Mumbai is not a problem. As Mumbai is the commercial capital of India it is very well connected, both nationally and internationally. Depending on your choice you can travel to Bombay by air, rail, ship or road.

By Air: Mumbai has the busiest air network in the country and all major airlines fly to and from Mumbai to most of the important cities of the world. There are separate terminals for international and domestic flights. The international terminal is known as Sahar and the domestic terminal is known as Santa Cruz. The Sahar International Airport is located at a distance of 30 km from downtown Mumbai and Santa Cruz is located 5 km from Sahar.

By Rail: Mumbai is a prominent railway hub of the country. It is the headquarters to two railway zones, central and western. While Central Railways handles services to the East and South, Western Railways caters to the North from Churchgate and Mumbai Central stations. The main railway station Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT) is located in the heart of the city. Local and outstation trains ply from here. Dadar and Kurla are other major railway stations.

By Road : There are two major north-south highways running through Bombay, cross linked by other roads at various points. Mumbai is well-connected with major destinations in Maharashtra and neighboring states through road.

Ship: Cruise liners and other passenger ships regularly dock at Mumbai harbour.

Travel Within Mumbai

Metro Trains of Mumbai different dimension to your travel in Mumbai and are also easily available. It is in traveling within the city that you find Mumbai in a class of its own. The rickety public bus system is still the BEST in India and the red double-decker buses are an experience to savor . You can also try suburban electric trains that connect everywhere, or the large and efficient fleet of metered black-and-yellow taxis .The Taxis are quite expensive and the backpackers may miss the auto rickshaws found elsewhere. Take any means of transport to reach the plethora of attractions that spread before you.

Climate

Most of the year, Mumbai's climate is warm and humid. Between November and February, the skies are clear,and the temperature is cooler. From March the temperature becomes warm and humid till mid June, the beginning of monsoon. During monsoon there are torrential rains, sometimes causing the flooding of major roads and streets of Mumbai. The average rainfall which is brought by the south-west monsoon winds in Mumbai is 180 cms. Monsoon ends by the end of September. October is comparatively hot and humid.

Best Time To Visit Mumbai

The best time to travel to Bombay is between October and March. The skies are clear and the weather is cool and pleasant. You can also visit Mumbai at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is a 11-day festival, which comes in the month of August/September. Mumbai is in its full bloom during this time and the celebrations reach their climax with the immersion of idols of Ganesha-elephant-headed god-in the sea.