geography

The exact geographical location of Mumbai lies in the west coast of the state of Maharashtra facing the Arabian Sea. It is an interesting fact that one fourth of the city o Mumbai lies below the sea level. Mumbai is spread across a total area of 440 sq. kms. There are two ridges o flow hills that covers the city on the East side and west side that forms a sort of barrier from the vast and open expanses of the Arabian Sea. The highest point of Mumbai is the Malabar hills having a height of 180 feets above the sea level.

Geographical account of Mumbai:

Originally Mumbai is made from a cluster of seven Islands. These are Colaba, Mahim, Parel, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Matunga and Sion. The city derived its name from Mumba Devi the goddess of the Koli Fisher Folks the oldest inhabitants of Mumbai. The centre core of Mumbai is concentrated within the Southern claw shaped end of the Island. Colaba is the southern most peninsulas and houses two of the cities most remarkable landmark the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Hotel. Moving further in the west is the Marine Drive sweeping around the Back Bay and in the north are the suburbs of Greater Mumbai. Hence, the geography of Mumbai is very interesting.

Climate of Mumbai:

The weather of Mumbai remains hot and humid through out the year. This is mainly because of the cities proximity to the Arabian Sea. However the weather turns out top be pleasant during the months of November to March the winter in Mumbai. During this period the Mumbai sky remain clear without clouds and the temperature also cools down. The temperature starts rising from the months of March and it continues until mid June when the Monsoon breaks out. The monsoon season in Mumbai follows till September and it brings a relief from the heat and the humidity. That is why the best time to visit Mumbai is between the months of October and March. The temperature in the summer months usually varies from 35 to 23 degree Celsius. On the other has winter brings a respite from the sweltering heat as the temperature goes down from 29 to 19 degree Celsius.

Hotels in Mumbai
Le Royal Meridien Hotel Leela Kempinski Hotel
Sea Princess Hotel Sahara Star Hotel
Taj Lands End Hotel Taj President Hotel