Language/
Culture/ Religion:
Mumbai's
culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The city
offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food,
entertainment and night life, Mumbai's
history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures,
religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. Mumbai is the birthplace of
Indian cinema[255]—Dadasaheb Phalke laid the foundations with silent movies
followed by Marathi talkies—and the oldest film broadcast took place in the
early 20th century. Mumbai residents celebrate both Western and Indian
festivals. Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, Good Friday, Dussera,
Moharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Maha Shivratri.
The official language of Mumbai is Marathi and
it is the most used language of the State of Maharashtra as well. However,
Mumbai being a cosmopolitan city also accepts several other languages such as
Gujarati, Kannada, English, Telugu, Konkani, Dangii, Varhadii and Hindi.
Mumbai
is a cocktail of religions, the city is dressed with scenic old churches,
mosques, temples. Hindus, Muslims, Christians,Sikhs, Parsi, Jews live here in
harmony.
Best Time to
Visit:
Mumbai
has a tropical climate, specifically a
tropical wet and dry climate with seven
months of dryness and peak of rains in July The cooler season from December to
February is followed by the summer season from March to June. The best time to
visit this place is during the months from October to March. Winters (November
to February) are characterized by considerably low temperatures, dry & cool
weather. The minimum temperature reaches up to 10°C. This time is perfect for
sightseeing and other tourist activities.
Summers
(March to May) are humid season with hot climate with a maximum temperature
reaching up to 40°C. Due to hot weather, most people avoid visiting in summer
months.
Monsoons
(June to September) are accompanied by heavy rainfalls with high level of
humidity. Traveling in monsoon season becomes a little difficult due to rains.
Visa/Currency-
India
Visa Validity:
Indian
visas are usually issued for multiple entries for a period of 6 months or 5
years. 10 year visas may be requested. Visa validity is granted at the
discretion of the Indian Consulate.
Country
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Passport Required
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Return Ticket Required
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Visa Required
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Australia
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Canadian
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Other
EU
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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British
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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USA
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Important:
Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers
who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and
significant penalties.
Indian
Visa Processing Time:
Visa
processing time varies in different locations, depending on the state of
residence of the applicants processing location(s)processing
time(indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa)
Currency:
The
Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of
the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India.
Credit Cards/
Banking & Money Changing:
American
Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted. Banks throughout
Mumbai, generally open at 9.30am and close at 3.30pm Mondays to Fridays, and
9.30am to 12.30am on Saturdays for transactions of travellers' cheques and
other financial matters. For convenience, Automated teller machines (ATM) are
open round-the-clock, offering the MAESTRO or CIRRUS network system. Apart from
the convenience of exchanging money at all banks and hotels, money can also be
exchanged wherever the sign "Licensed Money Changer" is displayed.
Most shopping complexes have a licensed money changer. Visitors are discouraged
from changing money with unlicensed money changers.
Luggage
Allowance:
Most
of the international carriers allow about 25-30 Kgs per person. Whereas
domestic carriers allow 20 Kgs per person.
Electric
Current:
Standard
voltage is 220-240 volts AC 50 cycles per second. Most hotels are equipped with
transformers for 110-120 volts AC, 60 cycles per second appliances. This is
different from America and England, so to use your tape recorder, etc., you
need a converter and an adapter for your plug, which you can get at certain
Indian appliance stores in your own country. Socket sizes in India vary, so it
is a good idea to get a universal adapter which is available at airports and at
special travel stores. Sockets have three round pins, which is similar to the
ones used in Europe. European plugs will go into the sockets, but the Indian
pins are a little thicker and the plug will be a little loose, so the
connection may not be so good.
How to Reach:
If
you are travelling from abroad Mumbai has an international airport
(http://www.csia.in), it is connected to most of the African, European,
American and Asian countries Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA)
formerly Sahar International Airport, is the primary international airport in
Mumbai. The entrances for Domestic airport Mumbai and International Airport
Mumbai are different, but runway is same. For Domestic airport there are two
terminals 1A and 1B. From the city and around Car rental and taxi services are
available to the airport. People can fly
in to Mumbai from all the major cities
in India..It is also well connected with road and rail. The main railway station
of Mumbai is CST. (www.indianrail.gov.in) (www.irctc.co.in)
Accommodation:
·
Trident
–Nariman Point($165-200)
·
Taj
Land Ends – Bandra ($190-220)
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Novotel
Mumbai Juhu Beach ($200-250)
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The
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower – Gateway of India($230-300)
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The
Oberoi - Nariman Point($220-370)
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Inter
Continental - Marine Drive($220-270)
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Ginger
– Andheri ($80-100)
·
Keys
Hotel Nestor – Andheri East ($60-80)
·
Bawa
International – Near Domestic Airport ($70-80)
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Hotel Transit - Near Domestic Airport($80-90)
·
Host
Inn International - Near International Airport ($51-65)
·
Hotel
Cosmo – Andheri East ($36-45)
·
Hotel
Residency – Andheri East ($90-110)
·
Hotel
Planet Plaza - Near International Airport ($40-55)
Transportation
within the city:
The
city is well connected by road and metro..There are plenty of government run
buses covering all the corners of the city.. Taxi and Auto are freely
available.
Mumbai's
public transport comprises of:
Public
Bus Service (BEST):
This system is run by a government
organization "Bombay Electric Supply & Transport". It has a fleet
of red single and double-decker buses. There are newly introduced air
conditioned buses as well. More about BEST Bus Routes
Suburban
Electric Trains: Local Railway Lines
- Western Railway running between Churchgate and Virar.
- Central Railway running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Bombay V.T.) and Karjat.
- Harbour Line running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Bombay V.T.) and Mankhurd.
- A new railway line running between Shivaji Terminus (Bombay V.T.) and New Mumbai.
- Public Taxi/Autorickshaw Services:
- Black and Yellow metered taxis.
- Newly introduced Blue Airconditioned metered taxis.
- Black and Yellow metered Autorickshaws which are not allowed in the central area of city. This means there are no Auto-rickshaws between colaba & Mahim in the west and colaba & Sion in the east.
Places to
Visit:
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly Victoria Terminus)
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria
Terminus, is the most important train station in the city and in the railway
network spread across Mumbai. Headquarters of the Central railways, this
station links Mumbai to many of the parts of the country, primarily Southern
India, Eastern India and part’s of North India. This station has been accredited
as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Characteristic
of Victorian, Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Indian architecture.
The skyline, turrets, pointed arches, and eccentric ground plan are close to
traditional Indian palace architecture. Students of Bombay was designed by Fredrick
William Stevens. The building exhibits a fusion of influences from Victorian
Italianate School of Art have created beautiful interiors for the station of
wooden carvings, tiles, brass railings and ornamental iron.
It
may also be considered an epitome of confluence of two entirely different
Cultures, British and Indian. Architects from the two countries exchanged notes
and worked together to give a new look and style to Mumbai. Tourists can easily
reach the terminus by any means of public road transport such as a cab, bus or
an auto rickshaw.
Address:
Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai
Admission
Fees: Free
Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
(Prince of
Wales Museum)
Mumbai’s
biggest and best museum.The museum building is built in the Indo Saracenic
style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture
like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain. Opened in 1923 to commemorate King George
V’s first visit to India (back in 1905, while he was still Prince of Wales),
its flamboyant Indo-Saracenic style was designed by George Wittet – who also
did the Gateway of India. The museum houses approximately 50,000 exhibits of
ancient Indian history as well as objects from foreign lands, categorized
primarily into three sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. The
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is located at 159-161 Mahatma
Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 023.
Transport
Bus
or Taxi from the nearest stations, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus CST (Central
Railway) and Churchgate (Western Railway)
Visiting
Hours
Tuesday
to Sunday - 10:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays Closed, the Museum remains completely
closed on following days: January 26, May 1, August 15, October 2.
Colaba
Causeway
Art Gallery
Jehangir Art
Gallery
Landmark:
Opposite Elphinstone College
National
Gallery of Modern Art
Timings:
10AM to 5 PM; Closed on Mondays and national holidays
Entry
Fee: Rs.10 for Indians and Rs.150 for
foreigners
Piramal Art
Gallery
If
you are a photography buff, you would love to visit the Piramal Art Gallery,
the only one of its kind in India, which exhibits works of leading Indian and
international Photographers. The gallery has a preservation vault with a rare
collection of the works of renowned photographers like Judith Mara Gutman,
August Sander, Asvin Mehta and Raghubir
Singh. Situated at the busy commercial hub of Nariman Point, the Art Gallery
was set up with the help of the Ford Foundation and is exclusively devoted to
photography.
Kamalnayan
Bajaj Art Gallery
Also
at Nariman Point is the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, popular for showcasing
the works of young and budding talent. Students of art from various art schools
and institutions are given first preference. In fact, the monsoon months of
June to August are exclusively dedicated to exhibitions by art students. From
September to March, the gallery is open to all artistes. Workshops are held in
the month of May on a variety of subjects ranging from basic drawing and painting
to miniature painting, ceramics, pottery, terracotta, puppetry, and mask
painting.
The Art
Gallery of Nehru Center
The
Nehru Center at Worli is emerging as a platform for showcasing the works of
young artists and providing them with a forum for exhibitions, lectures and
workshops. Check out the Monsoon Show - Chatak that exhibits the art works of
students and young professionals.
Prithvi
Gallery
The
Prithvi Gallery at Juhu is a part of the famous Prithvi Theater Complex. Over
the years it has emerged as a platform for creating a greater understanding of
the fine arts by means of seminars, films, documentaries and panel discussions.
The idea is to educate the layperson in the finer aspects of the World of Art
by providing a forum for interaction between the layperson and the artist.
Pundole Art
Gallery
Check
out the Pundole Art Gallery at Dadabhai Naoroji Road in the Fort area of
Mumbai, which is devoted to modern Indian Art. The gallery has exhibited the
works of eminent artistes like M F Hussain, Akbar Padamsee, Laxman Shreshta,
Badrinarayan and Ram Kumar.
Asiatic
Society
Address:Town
hall,Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai.
Timings:
10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Closed
on weekends and national holidays.
Chowpatty
Beach
Juhu Beach
Castella de Aguada
Elephanta Island
Timings:
9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Closed on Monday
Entrance:
Fee:
Citizens
of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan,
Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri
Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) - Rs. 10 per head. Others: US $ 5 or Indian Rs.
250/- per head (children up to 15 years free)
Gateway of
India
The
gateway is built in the combination of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture.
From this gateway, people can take a ferry boat to Elephanta Caves, or luxury
boats that take visitors around the harbour. Travellers can reach the Gateway
of India by hiring taxis, autos, or by boarding buses.
Timing:
8 am – 8 pm
Admission
Fees: Free
Global
Vipassana Pagoda
Address:
Global Pagoda Rd, Gorai, Maharashtra
Timings
11am to 11.20 am & 4 pm to 4.20 pm daily
No
fee is charged to attend these courses. anyone who is fit and
above
10 years of age can participate.
Haji Ali
Dargah
Timing:
5:30 am – 10 pm
Admission
Fees: Free
Iskcon Temple
Iskcon
Temple in Mumbai is one of the 400 Iskcon temples across the world. ISKCON
stands for International Society of Krishna Consciousness. Established in 1978,
this temple is also known as the Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple. Made of white
marble, Iskcon Temple is very spacious and has an inbuilt publishing house,
guest house and a restaurant serving Vaishnavite food. The walls of the temple
are adorned with beautiful paintings. Daily spiritual courses are also available
in the temple, a major highlight of which is the robot show demonstrating
religious knowledge. Nearest train stations to the temple are Vile Parle (West)
or Andheri (West). From either of the two, auto rickshaws and taxis are
available to travel to the site.
Timing:
Closed from 1 pm to 4:30 pm and 9 pm onwards
Admission
Fees: Free
Kanheri Caves
Kanheri
caves are divided into three different caves, each of which has a stone plinth
for a bed. There is a congregation hall, which has huge stone pillars
containing a stupa (a Buddhist shrine). Cave number 3 has two statues of Lord
Buddha at the entrance, giving it a beautiful look. Presently, the caves
contain more than 100 inscriptions, carved in Pallavi, Brahmi, Devnagari and
Sanskrit. Further up the hill, remains of ancient water systems, cisterns and
canals are found that were once used to channel and collect rainwater into huge
tanks.
Kanheri
Caves are located about 5 km from the entrance of the Sanjay Gandhi National
Park. Tourists can travel to the park by buses that ply from the city, or auto
rickshaws. Nearest railway station to the park is Borivali station (2 km).
Transport by bus to the caves is available every one hour.
Timing:
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Admission
Fees: $0.11
Mahalaxmi
Racecourse
Malabar Hill
Marine Drive
Monetary
Museum
Mount Mary
Church
Location:
Bandra West, Mumbai
Fee:
No
Recommended
length of visit: 1-2 hours
Museum Ship
Vikrant
Built
in 1945 and bought by the Indian Navy in 1957, the massive aircraft carrier INS
Vikrant now serves as a fascinating museum. Admission includes the ferry ride
out to the ship, then a walk through the various quarters, the hold (displaying
diving bells, submarines and various aircraft) and finally the enormous deck
with take-off and landing strip.
The
Vikrant served in the India-Pakistan War of 1971, and in the liberation of Goa
from the Portuguese, providing a sea base for Harrier jump jets, Seahawks and
helicopters, some of which are still on board.
Tickets
are available from the booking offices near the Gateway. The feeling of the
breath taking huge massive ships length and width that holds so many things on
it, including navy charters and helicopters.
A complete layout of India Pakistan’s year
1971 war, Basically the pictorial representation of 1971′s massive war. One
annual festival month and special navy week days (and some Sundays) if lucky
enough you can see the old time documentary film on INS and how this ship was
used in real time. Those little shops selling articles like coffee mugs, key chains
and INS logo hats are cool attractions and fun for those likely to spend Rs.20
to 60 for same. Navy operation pictures
of black and white era including details on the way Air operation was carried
out.
Sanjay Gandhi
National Park
Characteristic
of rich flora and fauna, the park is a delight for tree lovers as well as
animal lovers. Being the nesting ground for a number of birds, it is also
considered to be a bird watcher’s paradise. The park further provides a
beautiful view of the hills, valleys, lakes and open spaces. Various school and
college picnics are also conducted here.
Tourists
can reach the park by means of road transport, comprising buses that ply from
the city to the park daily, taxis or auto rickshaws. Just 2 km from the park is
the Borivali station; hence, tourists can also opt to board a train.
Timing:
Sanctuary
9 am – 5:30 pm
Safari
9 am – 1 pm (Morning Session)
2:20
pm – 5:20 pm (Evening Session)
Admission
Fees: $0.44
Siddhivinayak
Temple
Timing:
5:30 am – 9:50 pm (Wednesday - Monday)
3:15
am – 12:30 am (Tuesdays)
Admission
Fees: Free
St. Thomas
cathedral
Mumbai Cuisine
•
Akuri on toast
•
Baida roti
•
Butter chicken
•
Bombay sandwich
•
Bombil fry
•
Bhel puri
•
Chicken mayo roll
•
Butter garlic crab
•
Dhoklas and farsaan
•
Falooda
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•
Fish & prawn curry
•
Gujarati thaalis
•
Kebabs
•
Kheema pao
•
Kolhapuri mutton
•
Modak
•
Mutton sukke
•
Pao bhaji
•
Samosa
•
Vada pao
|
Restaurants:
·
Imbiss
- Bandra West
·
Aer-4
Seasons – Worli
·
Little
Door – Andheri West
·
The
Dome-Intercontinental – Marine Lines
·
Hard
Rock Café – Worli
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Café Mondegar – Colaba Causeway
·
Café
Leopold – Colaba Causeway
·
Bade
miya – Colaba Causeway
Day Trip From
Mumbai:
- Lonavala: Hill Station In Monsoons, it is amazing to drive down to Lonavala thru Expressway and enjoy the monsoons
- Essel World: Amusement park with interesting water rides
- Karnala: There is something magical about Karnala as you can sense the dip in ambent temperature as soon as you get near Karnala. While at Karnala, go for the small trek thru the jungles of Karnala bird sanctuary. Karnala is less than 60 Kms from Mumbai. Karnala is popular amongst naturalists, picnickers from Mumbai and those into simple treks. The small climb to the Karnala Fort from the bird sanctuary is extremely enjoyable during Monsoons, especially early monsoons. You can see plenty of waterfalls, rich canopy and thick vegetation that make the climb extremely pleasant.
- Vajreswari: The Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vajreshwari, located in the town Vajreshwari, 75 km away from Mumbai. Ganeshpuri is a natural hot water spring. Just a kilometer from Ganeshpuri is the famous Vajreswari temple, The town of Vajreshwari - on banks of river Tansa - lies in Bhiwandi city, Thane district, Maharashtra, India and 31 km away from the nearest railway station of Vasai.
- Raigad Fort: Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra. The Maratha king Shivaji made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire. The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in theSahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1737 steps leading to the fort, though today an areal tram exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. Its around 140 Kms from Mumbai.
- Alibaug provides just the perfect home away from home for a lot of citizens of buzzing Mumbai. Accessible by a simple ferry ride all through the year except the monsoons, Alibaug is the no stress zone that will add life and freshness to your days. During the monsoons, it would take a three hour drive from Mumbai to get to Alibaug. The best part of a regular visit to Alibaug is the spectacular journey to it by a ferry from the Gateway of India situated in Mumbai. This trip takes just under an hour and leaves you off at Mandwa jetty. And here begins a stretch of stunning silver sands that stretch almost twelve kilometers long. And for once the trip to your destination will not stress you out but in fact just serve to invigorate you. Alibaug is a sleepy little town made up of a large number of beaches and little hamlets all a few kilometers away from each other
Shopping in
the city/ Souvenirs:
When
you’re in Mumbai, where and what to shop should be the least of your concerns
since Hyderabad is a shopper’s delight. Whether you’re buying something exotic
and indigenous, or just looking for the next great gadget or fashion gear,
Mumbai has it all and more. What’s even
better is that if you’re hunting for the local stuff, you can engage in that
age-old and time-honored tradition of haggling and bargaining. What you think
is cheap can even be bought cheaper, if you’re a good enough haggler. Shops
open from 10am to 9pm daily. You needn't keep a sharp eye on your watch when
you're shopping in Mumbai. The city also enjoys the reputation of being one of
the safest places to be in, so provided basic precautions are taken, you can
have peace of mind to shop and walk around well into the night.
Chor Bazzar: If you're
after Raj-era bric-a-brac, head to Chor Bazaar; the main area of activity is
Mutton St, where you'll find a row of shops specialising in antiques.
- Location: Mutton Street, between S V Patel and Moulana Shaukat Ali Roads, near Mohammad Ali Road in south Mumbai.
- Opening Hours: Daily 11 a.m. until 7.30 p.m., except Friday. The Juma Market is held there on Fridays.
- What to Buy: Antiques, bronze items, vintage items, trash & treasure.
Craw Ford
Market:
If you want to see how the locals shop, head to Crawford Market. This old-style
market, housed in an historic colonial building, specializes in wholesale fruit
and vegetables. It's also got an entire section devoted to pets of all shapes,
sizes, and breeds
- Location: Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Fort area, south Mumbai. (Opposite Mumbai Police headquarters and north of Victoria Terminus railway station). Also see Mangaldas market (cloth) and Zaveri Bazar (gold) nearby.
- Opening Hours: Daily from morning until night, except Sunday. Open morning only on Sundays.
- What to Buy: Fruit, vegetables, food, flowers, birds, fish, and other pets.
Colaba
Causeway:
The everyday carnival that is the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping
experience like no other in Mumbai. Geared especially towards tourists, that
infamous Indian saying of "sab kuch milega" (you'll get everything)
certainly applies at this market
- Location: Colaba Causeway, Colaba, south Mumbai.
- Opening Hours: Daily from morning until night.
- What to Buy: Handicrafts, books, jewelry, crystals, brass items, incense, clothes.
Linking Road: A fusion of
modern and traditional, and East meets West, in one of Mumbia's hippest suburbs
- Location: Linking Road, Bandra (starts from Waterfield Road intersection).
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- What to Buy: Indian traditional clothes, children's clothes, shoes, bags, belts.
Fashion Street: The market attracts hoards of teenagers and
college students, who come to grab the latest western clothes and fake brand
names at cheap prices. Fashion Street is literally just that -- a street lined
with fashion! There are around 150 stalls there
- Location: MG Road, south Mumbai. Near Metro Cinema and Victoria Terminus railway station (opposite Azad Maidan).
- Opening Hours: Daily from morning until night.
- What to Buy: Clothes, shoes, belts.
Bhuleshwar
Market:
The main areas are Crawford Market (fruit and veg), Mangaldas Market (silk and
cloth), Zaveri Bazaar (jewellery), Bhuleshwar Market (fruit and veg) and Chor
Bazaar (antiques and furniture), where Dhabu St is worth a peek for leather
goods, and Mutton St specialises in antiques, reproductions and junk.
The Bombay
Store: A bit of a "mini India emporium"
the Bombay Stores has merchandise that would cater to a foreigner who is
looking for "typical Indian" merchandise. The Bombay Store has a great selection of
authentic and well-made products. You may end up paying a bit more than in a
street market, but you also have the assurance that you're getting good
quality. Location : Located in Fort - close to the Tourist attractions (Gateway
of India, Jehangir Art Gallery, NGMA & the Museum)
Malls:
High
Street Phoenix:
- Address: 462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
- Opening Hours: 9.30 a.m. until 9.30 p.m. daily.
- Stores: Provogue, Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, Lifestyle, Lacoste, Mogra, Tommy Hilfiger, Next, Planet M.
Atria
Millenium Mall:
- Address: Dr. Annie Beasant Road, Worli, (next to the Planetarium, near Haji Ali).
- Opening Hours: 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.
- Stores: Mango, Nine West, La Senza, Aldo, Pepe Jeans, Benetton, Anita Dongre, Peter England, Sony, and a Rolls Royce showroom.
InOrbit
Mall:
- Address: Link Road, Malad (outer western Mumbai).
- Opening Hours: 11 a.m. until 9.30 p.m. daily.
- Stores: Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Spencers, Crosswords Bookstore, Provogue, Adidas, Marks & Spencer, Body Shop, Fame Multiplex Cinema.
Oberoi
Mall:
- Address: Oberoi Garden City, Off Western Express Highway, Goregoan East, Mumbai.
- Opening Hours: 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Stores: Lifestyle, Central, PVR Cinemas, Debenhams, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Adams Kids, Gloria Jeans Coffee, Giordano, Pepe, Spykar, and Gas.
What to Wear:
Mumbai
has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate Light and summer clothing made from natural
fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear. Casual dress is acceptable for
most situations. When going to religious places you should dress very
conservatively.
It
is important that women dress modestly. Women in India do not normally show
their shoulders or knees, or wear tight fitting clothes, or shorts. It is best
not to wear clinging, or low cut clothes. The bra-less look should be avoided.
Safety:
Though
there is no reason one can’t live or travel alone, the fact is that it is
always safer for single women in India to live or travel with at least 1 or 2
other people. Crime rates are very low and the streets are safe to walk in any
time of the day or night. However, I do recommend that visitors to the city
take the normal precaution of keeping their valuables in a safe place at all
times. For long distance travel, railways and airlines provide their services.
Do check out the flight and train schedules before hand. There is nothing to
worry about your health as facilities are ample and vulnerability to any kind
of epidemic is very low. Still it is advisable to keep a first aid kit with
you.
Mumbai
is warm throughout the year so take care of sunburns & sunstrokes if you
are not accustomed to heat. Sunscreen is a must. It's also a dusty and polluted
city. Tourists should travel to Mumbai with a sense of caution. It’s a city in
which visitors must use their street smartness in order to remain safe. One of
the most common crimes to guard against is pick pocketing. It’s very common for
tourists get pick-pocketed in crowded areas. Best to not display money or other
valuable items. If not taking a prepaid
taxi or a metered taxi/rickshaw, negotiate the fare before taking off.
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