Mumbai Port

A true city of contrasts, Mumbai showcases the difference between ancient and modern India, and also between traditional and contemporary living in the country. Steel and metal towers sit side-by-side with stone temples, while businessmen live in houses with all amenities just a short distance from families who live in huts without running water or electricity. The disparity is sharp and fascinating and creates a city that is beautiful on a number of levels.

The Jain Temple is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn more about the Jain religion. Here, worshipers learn how to live a pacifist life, showing no violence to any living creature. Alternatively visit the Elephanta Island Caves, a series of caves that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some incredible Hindu rock sculptures of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Also if you’ve any interest in the life and times of Gandhi, you’ll find a Museum and Library dedicated to his honour with a large collection of his books, photographs and letters, along with other items that belonged to him.

The currency in Mumbai is the Rupee. Mumbai is 5 and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +5:30).