‘Jhuggis’ (hutments) exist cheek-to-jowl with ‘ivory towers,. For its teeming population, home in Mumbai could be along the railway tracks, under bridges, in massive, unused pipes, nesting against the walls of textile mills – or in the plush highrises along the western front the island.

By Air The domestic airport at Santacruz, 26 km from the city centre, is well served by all domestic airlines. connecting Mumbai with almost all the major cities in the country. Sahar International Airport, 30 kms from the city centre is India's major International gateway and is served by a host of International airlines.

By Rail Mumbai is the headquarters of the Central and Western Railways. Regular train services connect Victoria Terminus and Mumbai Central stations to different parts of India.