Mumbai airport, which is now officially known as ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’ was formerly called Sahar International Airport, a name kept as a tribute after the 17th century Maratha emperor; Chhatrapati Shivaji. The airport is nothing short of extraordinary, being ranked as the 48th busiest airport in the world in 2013, and India’s 2nd busiest airport. In 2011, Mumbai Airport was also coined to be the 3rd best airport of the world, as accorded by the Airports Council Int. T
he Airport, with its 5 operating terminals, is located in the suburb of Santa Cruz and Andheri suburb’s neighborhood, Sahar. As of current, the airport is used by Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, and more. The airport gets you straight to Mumbai, wherein, you can book yourself a car and be off to witness the culturally explosive city of Mumbai.
The routes of Mumbai can be best surveyed if you hire a car and make your freedom a matter of certainty and not one of a possibility. There are a lot of car rental companies at the airport, that which can be searched about and contacted for hiring a car over the phone, even before you land. Making sure you pick up a season when tourism is hot in Mumbai Is a good way to secure a comfortable priced rented car. One can always give other deals and discounts companies give out, mostly in order to battle down competition, a good look. This can make sure you not only make your travels a one of comfort, but something that is relieving on the budget as well.
Mumbai does not possess as many historical significant sites as other places in India, but it is still a very intriguing spot for tourists. You can start off by adding these spots your must-go places: