Mumbai has two Airports-The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport and Santa Cruz Domestic Airport. At a height of 26 feet above mean sea level, The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the busiest Indian international airport currently handling up to 45 landings and takeoffs per hour.

International Travellers: On arrival at the Chattrapathi Shivaji Airport (35 km from city centre), the immigration, baggage retrieval and customs areas precede the remainder of the services. Exchange can be obtained at bank counters just outside the customs area. Hotel bookings and pre-paid taxis are available. There are no shops in the arrival area. The departure lounges are marginally better equipped for shopping. They also have a restaurant, a snack bar and exchange. However, check in and emigration is chaotic because of the bunching of flights at night. Phones are available at both arrival and departure.

Domestic Travellers: On arrival at the Santa Cruz Airport (25 km from city center) the baggage retrieval area is skirted by counters for various services such as hotel reservations. There is no pre-paid taxi counter, although some auto-rentals may represent themselves as such. Taxis are available from a policed queue outside the terminal. The departure area has minimal shopping and a snack bar. Phones are available at both arrival and departure.

Things to do

Shopping places

Mumbai has some of the most fascinating shopping places in India. Shopping is one of the many enjoyable things in Mumbai. you an spend hours explorin shops and bazaars. The two well known shopping places are The World Trade Centre at Cuffe Parade and Nehru Centre. Other important shoppin places are: H2O, Mughal Bazar, Fashion Street, Crawford Market, Mini Market and Chor Bazar.

The popular night spots are:

•  Bonaparte's, Leela Kempinski

•  Avalon, Vile Parle

•  Top Brass, Amrit Keshav Naik Marg

•  Cafe Mondegar, Metro House

•  The Ghetto Pub, Mahalaxmi

•  Care Mondegar, Metro House, Colaba

•  Temptation, Hotel Metro Palace

•  Grand Canyon, Hotel Kumariya Presidency

•  Apollo Bar, Taj Mahal Hotel

•  Leopold Cafe, Colaba Causeway

•  Geoffery's, Hotel Marine Plaza

•  Mirage, The President Hotel

•  Earthquake, Tardeo Main Road

•  Cloud 9, Banjara Bar and Restaurant

•  Juhu, Mumbai-49

•  Blue Camel, Juhu

•  Black Hotel Host-Inn, Andheri (E), Mumbai-59

•  Club IX, Dr. Ambedkar Rd.

Places of interest

Gateway of India
It is a major landmark in Mumbai on the Arabian Sea. It was b uilt in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

Taj Mahal Hotel
This grand old hotel overlooks Arabian Sea from Apollo Bunder. It was built in 1899.

Prince of Wales Museum
Located opposite Regal Cinema, Prince of Wales has been counted among the 20 best museums in the world. The remains of the Harappan civilisation and Mohenjodaro are also exhibited here.

Jehangir Art Gallery
This is the most popular art gallery in Mumbai.

St Thomas' Cathedral
This cathedral was built by East India Company as early as 1672. It is located Horniman Circle.

Victoria Terminus
It is listed amonth the 200 best heritage monuments in the world. It was designed by F W Stevens and was built in 1887.

Marine Drive
This one of the most poplar sunset walkway in India. It stretches along the Arabian sea from Nariman Point to Malabar Hills. At night it looks like sparkling necklace.

Chowpatty Beach
One of the most popular of all the beaches in India.

Hanging Gardens
Located on top of Malabar Hills, it is a favourite rendezvous point for young couples in love.

Other places of Interest:

•  Walkeshwar Temple

•  Mahalaxmi Temple