Tips on Beating the Mumbai Madness

If Mumbai is where you have booked your flight tickets for this vacation season, then before you start off on your incredible Indian holiday and board that flight to Mumbai, make sure you are well prepared to make the most of your vacation by traveling responsibly and smartly! Here are some tips that will be useful to anyone who has booked the best airline tickets on cheap flights to Mumbai for.

People from different corners of the world regularly fly to this city of Gold, as Mumbai has been nicknamed. A cluster of seven islands, Indian nationals from all parts of the country have flocked to this City of Dreams, yet another aptly given nickname, and have turned into a town that is constantly abuzz with their incessant sounds.

Your first step of preparation for vacationing in Mumbai is to get all your medical check-ups done before hand, in your country. The climate and conditions in which you live can be in stark contrast to what you find there and this sudden change may upset your health. Hence it is better to ensure that you are well prevented against everything. Also if you are on medication, get your prescription slip along with your medications, just to be on the safer side.

As you step out of the Chhatrapati Maharaj International Airport, do not be awed by the sea of humanity that you will get to see. This is a regular scenario in the small island city which was originally meant for a smaller section of population but owing to its industries, especially Bollywood, thousands and thousands of people have made it their home now.

The city of Mumbai has a rather tropical climate and it is relatively warm there, the year round. Owing to the proximity to the Arabian Sea you can be sure to feel relatively high amount of humidity and in peak summers the clammy weather does get to you. Ensure you have your sunscreen lotion well stocked, and also bring in an umbrella as it will come handy in case of a light shower.

The one season you have to avoid at all costs in Mumbai is the monsoon. Rains wreak havoc everywhere and you can hardly venture out. The roads get blocked, water level rises and there is utter chaos on the streets. The best time to enjoy a trip to Mumbai is from October to March. The weather is very pleasant and all you may need is a light wrap during night.

Talking about safety, Mumbai is one of the safest cities to be at, even at night. Even for ladies who are traveling alone, this is probably as safe as it gets in India. But ensure that you travel smart, and are always alert and aware of your surroundings. Do not carry a lot of cash and when you do need it, got o the ATM's that dot the cityscape. Carrying travelers check is a very good idea.

Also when out to visit a religious place, keep your head covered and remove your footwear outside the premises at the designated shoe stalls. Also opt for cabs as much as you can for the local transport- buses and local trains- is not for the fainthearted.

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