Practical Information in Mumbai
Arm yourself with sun cream, a taste for spices and light comfortable walking shoes. Educate yourself on the latest Indian cricket and movie stars and get ready to make plenty of friends.
GMT
GMT +5.5
Money
Rupees (Rs) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
230V AC, 50 Hz, two and three-pin round plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+91 (national), (0) 22 + 8-figure number (Mumbai).
Mumbai Tourist Info
Fit In
Local women wear jeans and t-shirts in liberal Mumbai as well as cool shalwar kameez – follow suit by covering knees and shoulders when sightseeing. Politely decline offers of 'tourist information' from strangers on the street, especially when shopping. Miniskirts and skimpy tops should only be worn in upmarket clubs, while bejewelled saris twinkle in top restaurants.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Id-e-Milad 16 Feb
- Mahashivratri 2 Mar
- Ram Navmi 12 Mar
- Holi 20 Mar
- Gudi Padwa 4 Apr
- Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's Birthday 14 Apr
- Mahavir Jayanti 16 Apr
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Maharashtra Day 1 May
- Buddha Purnima 17 May
- Independence Day 15 Aug
- Farsi New Year 19 Aug
- Eid-ul Fitr (Ramadan ends) 31 Aug
- Ganesh Chaturthi 1 Sep
- Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday 2 Oct
- Dussehra 6 Oct
- Diwali 27 Oct
- Eid-ul Adha 7 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Republic Day 26 Jan
