Optionen Trading Kurs Mumbai

Was Sie in diesem Produkt erhalten 1. Future und Option Software-Software ist eine vollautomatisierte Software, um den Handel mit Intraday-Optionen, Positionsoptionen und Paar Handel zu tun. Die Paar-Trade-Software-Feature in dieser Software macht die Analyse von Paar auf der Grundlage der Beta-Entkopplung Methode (Beta-Entkopplung ist eine einzigartige Handelsmethode von Herrn Ranjan CEO smart Finance erfunden). 2. Master Key to Futures Optionen bookBook hat 7 Kapitel diskutiert verschiedene FO-Techniken und seine Anwendung in indischen Markt. Es enthält auch 22 optionale Handelstechniken und vieles mehr. Sie können die eingeschränkte Vorschau dieses Buches lesen, indem Sie hier klicken. 3 3 DVDs pro Dauer 90 Minuten everyBasic Kurs auf Futures und Optionen A. Grundlagen der Futures-Optionen B. Zwei Optionspreismodelle C. Trendanalyse vor Beginn der FO-Strategie D. Volatilität Implizierte Volatilität Graduiertenkurs auf Futures und Optionen A. Definition, Leistungsbewertung, Stresstest der Strategie. B. Net CreditDebit - Bull, Bear Spreads C. Covered Call oder Put mit gleicher Tiefe setzen lange oder rufen Sie lange, Iron condor Strategie, Butterfly-Strategie, Covered Anruf in einem Zähler mit Zukunft kurz und In der Geldanruf lange in anderen Zähler, Bull verbreiten mit Zukunft kurz in der Geld-Call-Option lange, Selling einen Anruf und setzen Option des gleichen Streiks und bilden mehrere Stier und Bär verbreiten in gleichem Intervall, Verkaufen eines Anrufs und setzen Option des gleichen Streiks und bilden mehrere 21 Stier und Bär verbreiten in gleichem Abstand. D. Fünf konkurrierende Strategien, Fünf Strategien für die erste Siedlungswoche, fünf Strategien für die Siedlungswoche, Fünf Strategien für den bullischen Markt mit höherer Volatilität Fünf Strategien für den bearish Markt mit höherer Volatilität, Five Range gebundene Marktstrategien. E Identifizierung der Bullenmarkt, Bären Markt und Reichweite gebundenen Markt mit der Mittelpunkt-Methode. F. Identifizierung des Volatilitätsmarktes. G. Ermittlung des Wendepunktes für Volatilitätsabsturz oder Aufstieg Masters Kurs auf Futures und Optionen A. Trading Portfolio Design B. Beta Getestete Portfolios C. Portfolios mit weniger als 1 lakhs Hauptstadt D. Portfolios mit 5 Lakhs Kapital E. Zweiundzwanzig F O-Strategie für den indischen Markt Wo diese Software verwendet werden kann Diese automatisierte Software wird Ihnen helfen, eine Handelsentscheidung in A zu treffen. Intraday Aktien-, Index - und Währungsoption. B. Positionsbestand, Indexoption. C. Paar Handel auf Lager und Index. D. Option Arbitrage in Aktien - und Indexoption. 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CapitalVia kündigt zweite Phase an Indien Ideathon Ergebnis CapitalVia Global Research startet App für Intra-Day Trader Research Unternehmen CapitalVia Global erwirbt Digital Solution Company Valueleaf CapitalVia verliehen Entrepreneur des Jahres Innovation in Financial Services 2013 Finanzsektor erwartet Ergänzung Wachstum CapitalVia, um seine Präsenz in 15 Städten zu erweitern In Indien CapitalVia organisiert Kundenbildung Treffen in Jaipur CapitalVia gewinnt Deloitte Award ET-NOW Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2012Das Gateway von Indien ist das bekannteste Symbol der Stadt. Es wurde gebaut, um den Besuch des britischen Monarchen König Georg V. nach Indien im Jahre 1911 zu erinnern. Mumbai (Marathi.) 1. eine kosmopolitische Metropole, früher bekannt als Bombay. Ist die größte Stadt in Indien und die Hauptstadt von Maharashtra Staat. Mumbai war ursprünglich ein Konglomerat von sieben Inseln an der Konkan-Küste, die im Laufe der Zeit zu der Inselstadt Bombay gehörten. Die Insel wurde wiederum mit der Nachbarinsel Salsette verbunden, um Groß-Bombay zu bilden. Die Stadt hat eine geschätzte Metropolitanpopulation von 21 Millionen (2005) und ist damit eine der bevölkerungsreichsten Städte der Welt. Mumbai ist zweifellos die Handelshauptstadt Indiens und gehört zu den vorherrschenden Hafenstädten des Landes. Mumbais Natur als die eklektischste und kosmopolitischste indische Stadt symbolisiert in Gegenwart von Bollywood in der Stadt, dem Zentrum der weltweit einflussreichen Hindi Film - und Fernsehindustrie. Es ist auch die Heimat von Indias größten Slum Bevölkerung. Distrikte bearbeiten South Mumbai (Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Tardeo) Die ältesten Gebiete von Mumbai. Enthält Mumbais Innenstadt und gilt als das Herz dieser kommerziellen Hauptstadt von Indien. Die reichsten Nachbarschaften des Landes befinden sich hier, die unter den höchsten Eigentumsraten der Welt stehen. Immobilienpreise in Süd-Mumbai sind vergleichbar mit denen in Manhattan. Dies ist das wichtigste touristische Gebiet von Mumbai und Heimat der meisten Mumbais Museen, Kunstgalerien, Bars, gehobene Restaurants, Luxus Einzelhandel mit Marken wie Armani, Zegna, Hermes, Sangeeta Boochra etc. und dem Gateway of India. Süd-Zentral-Mumbai (Byculla, Parel, Worli, Prabhadevi, Dadar) verwendet, um Mumbais industriellen Herzland zu sein, ging aber in den Niedergang, als die Industrien taten. Jetzt wurde dieser Bereich in ein Bürogebäude umgebaut. Heimat von Mumbais nur Zoo, die Worli See Gesicht, und der Tempel, was die Menschen betrachten die Stadt Wächter Gottheit. Wenn du nach Norden gehst, verwandelt es sich in einen schönen Mittelstand. Nord-Zentral-Mumbai (Dharavi, Matunga, Vadala, Sion, Mahim) In erster Linie ein oberes Mittelklasse-Gebiet, mit Ausnahme von Dharavi, das Asias zweitgrößtes Slum enthält. Dieser Bereich entwickelte sich unmittelbar nach Indias Unabhängigkeit, wegen einer Einwanderungswelle. Ein Teil der Migranten waren Flüchtlinge aus der Trennwand. West Mumbai (Bandra, Khar, Santa Cruz, Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri, Versova) Enthält Mumbais andere Innenstadt und ist die Heimat der Reichen, die eine friedlichere Umgebung haben wollen. Es hat ein paar Strände. Heimat einer großen christlichen Gemeinde und der berühmtesten Kirche der Stadt. Dies ist auch dort, wo die Städte inländischen und internationalen Flughäfen sind. East Mumbai (Kurla, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Kanjur Marg, Bhandup, Mulund, Powai, Thane, Kalyan) Dies ist eine solide Mittelklasse-Bastion. Mulund und Ghatkopar sind die Heimat der überwiegend mittleren und oberen Mittelklasse Bevölkerung, viele aus der unternehmerischen Gujarati Gemeinschaft. Harbour Suburbs (Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Trombay) Vor der Entwicklung von Navi Mumbai als Satellitenstadt von Bombay war dieses Gebiet nur für die Existenz eines Atomforschungszentrums bekannt. Jetzt ist dies bekannt für auf dem Weg nach Navi Mumbai. North Mumbai (Manori, Jogeshwari, Malad, Borivali, Gorai, Mira Road, Bhyander, Naigaon, Vasai Nala Sopara Virar) Hier finden Sie Strände, die nicht schmutzig sind. Anders als das, ist es nur ein weiteres Opfer von Bombays riesigen städtischen Zersiedelung. Enthält den Sanjay Gandhi Nationalpark und Mumbais älteste Erbes: die Kanheri, Mahakali, Jogeshwari und Mandapeshwar Rock-Cut Tempel aus dem 1. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Bis zum 5. Jahrhundert n. Chr. Die Gipfel der Pipeline ist eine bemerkenswerte Denkmal in Gorai, Mumbai, Indien . Die Pagode dient als Denkmal für Frieden und Harmonie. Dieses Denkmal wurde von Pratibha Patil, dem Präsidenten von Indien am 8. Februar 2009 eingeweiht. Es befindet sich im Norden von Mumbai in einem Gebiet namens Gorai und ist auf gespendeten Land auf einer Halbinsel zwischen Gorai Creek und dem Arabischen Meer gebaut. Essel Welt, Indias größter Vergnügungspark befindet sich auch auf der Gorai-Insel, gleich neben der globalen Vipassana-Pagode. West - und Mittelmeer, Ost und West Ein Besucher der Vorstädte von Mumbais wird schnell erfahren, dass die Vorstädte in West - und Zentralteil geteilt werden. Sie hören auch von einer Westseite und einer Ostseite. Hier ist eine schnelle Erklärung für die verwirrten. Die westlichen und zentralen Vorstädte sind nach den örtlichen Eisenbahnlinien benannt, die den jeweiligen Gebieten dienen. Die westlichen und zentralen Eisenbahnen sind Eisenbahnlinien, die den westlichen und zentralen Teilen Indiens dienen. Beide haben ihren Hauptsitz in Mumbai. Die Hafenlinie ist eine Zuführungslinie, die die Hafengebiete mit den zentralen und westlichen Linien verbindet. Es bietet auch eine Verbindung zu den nordöstlichen Vorstädten von Mumbai und zu den Bezirken zu Navi Mumbai. Die meisten dieser Gebiete liegen nicht irgendwo in der Nähe eines Hafens. Fast alle Orte in Mumbai haben eine Westseite und eine Ostseite. West bedeutet westlich der Bahnlinie und Ost bedeutet östlich der Bahnlinie. Zum Beispiel bedeutet Mulund (West), dass das Gebiet westlich des Mulundbahnhofs liegt. In Adressen werden West und Ost abgekürzt, d. h. Mulund (W) und Mulund (E). Mumbai ist eine Stadt, die in aufeinanderfolgenden Wellen von Migrationen gebaut wurde. Die Nachbarschaften erwarben ihren Charakter aus den dort angesiedelten Gemeinden. Diese Nachbarschaften sind zu zahlreich, um aufzulisten, und es gibt keinen allgemein akzeptierten Weg, um diese Nachbarschaften in größere Bezirke zu gruppieren. Aber ungefähr, von Süden nach Norden, so hat sich die Stadt entwickelt. Verstehen Bearbeiten Carvings an den Elephanta Caves Mumbai ist eine geschäftige, vielfältige Metropole mit einem Flair alleine. Der unternehmerische Geist und das pulsierende Tempo des Lebens bieten einen starken Kontrast zu viel von dem Rest von Indien. Name edit Es wurde viel diskutiert über den ursprünglichen Namen der Stadt. Manche sagen, der aktuelle Name der Stadt Mumbai ist der ursprüngliche Name und ist ein Eponym aus Mumba, der Name der lokalen Hindu-Göttin Mumbadevi und Aai, was Mutter in Marathi. Andere behaupten, dass Bombay eine anglisierte Version von Bom Bahia war, ein Name, der von den Portugiesen gegeben wurde, um schöne Bucht zu bedeuten und später von den Briten als der Name des Bombay-Staates populär gemacht zu werden. Der Name wurde offiziell von Bombay nach Mumbai im Jahr 1995 geändert. Obwohl Bombay und Mumbai beide verwendet werden, Menschen, die explizit Bombay verwenden, sind im Allgemeinen nicht-Marathi-Sprecher, während Mumbai-Befürworter in erster Linie Marathi sprechen. Im Westen ist Mumbai häufiger akzeptiert worden, um Kontroversen zu vermeiden. Es wird auch gern als (unser Mumbai) bezeichnet. Geschichte bearbeiten Obwohl die sieben Inseln, die jetzt die Stadt bilden, eine lange Geschichte wie jeder andere Ort in Indien haben, begann ihre Reise zur Stadt Mumbai wirklich im Jahre 1498, als die Portugiesen sie vom Sultan von Gujarat übernahmen. Sie bauten eine Siedlung, Festungen und Kirchen (einschließlich der seltsam aussehenden portugiesischen Kirche, die bis heute steht.) Sie konnten jedoch nicht viel von ihrem Besitz machen und die sieben Inseln wurden 1661 im Jahre 1661 an England übergeben Mitgift von Catherine de Braganza, als sie Charles II von England heiratete. Er war auch nicht sehr interessiert an den Inseln, und er vermietete sie an die britische Ostindien-Gesellschaft für 10 ein Jahr im Jahre 1668. Die Ostindien-Firma baute die Docks, die Handelsposten und die Festung, die das Nervenzentrum der Stadt bilden würde . Sie begannen auch den langen Prozess der Rückgewinnung von Land und Beitritt zu den Inseln, eine Tätigkeit, die bis in die 1960er Jahre ging. Der Hafen lockte Industrien und die unternehmerischen Gemeinschaften wie die Parsis, Gujaratis und Marwaris (von Rajasthan) wanderten und bauten Handelsfirmen und Fabriken Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts auf. Industrien zogen Migranten aus verschiedenen Teilen des Landes an. Die aufeinanderfolgenden Wellen der Migration prägten den Charakter der Stadt und ihrer Nachbarschaften. Die Stadt, die ihre Existenz den Bemühungen der Briten verdankt, war auch der Geburtsort des indischen Nationalkongresses, der in der Unabhängigkeitsbewegung eine überwältigende Rolle spielte. Die Stadt, deren Mühlen von Industriellen aus dem ganzen Land gebaut wurden, ist die Hauptstadt des Maharashtra-Staates, die auf sprachlichen Linien für Marathi-Lautsprecher geschnitzt wurde. In den 80er Jahren haben hohe Arbeitskosten und Unruhen die Schließung vieler Textilfabriken gezwungen, und die Stadt ging in einen Rückgang, von dem sie sich erst Ende der 90er Jahre erholte. Die hohe Bevölkerung belastete die Infrastruktur. Das Schienen - und Straßennetz hat sich in den 90er Jahren stetig verbessert, aber wegen der Größenordnung der Aufgabe scheinen die Straßen immer noch im Bau zu sein. Mumbai hat sich nun als Drehscheibe für die Servicebranche neu erfunden. Im Januar 1993, im Zuge der Zerstörung der Babri-Moschee in Ayodhya. Eine Welle von Unruhen fegte die Stadt, mit über 1000 Menschen getötet, die überwiegende Mehrheit von denen waren Muslime. Beziehungen zwischen den Städten verschiedene ethnische Gruppen sind seitdem angespannt, mit mehreren terroristischen Verbrechen (siehe Bleiben Sie sicher) Hinzufügen von Brennstoff zum Feuer. Kultur und Einstellungen bearbeiten Mumbai ist die kosmopolitische Stadt in Indien. Im Vergleich zum Rest des Landes ist die Stadt ziemlich liberal. Mit einem regelmäßigen Zustrom von Einwanderern aus dem Rest Indiens haben die Bürger, die im Volksmund als Mumbaikers bekannt sind, eine bemerkenswerte Toleranz gegenüber anderen Kulturen gezeigt, was es zu einem wahren kulturellen Schmelztiegel macht. Doch in jüngster Zeit hat sich diese Toleranz manchmal unter äußerem Druck gebeugt. Zwischen den 60er und 80er Jahren gab es Groll über die Nicht-Marathi-Sprecher, die Arbeitsplätze wegnahmen. Die Unruhen zwischen 1991 und 1993 zwischen Hindus und Muslimen versuchten, diesen Geist zu beeinflussen, aber die Stadt konnte sich weitgehend von diesen erholen, obwohl ernsthafte Abteilungen bleiben, während die Erinnerungen knapp werden. Klima Mumbai hat drei Hauptsaison Sommer, Monsun und Winter (milder Sommer). Die beste Zeit zum Besuch ist während des Winters zwischen November und Februar. Feuchtigkeit ist auch weniger im Winter, wenn das Klima angenehm ist die minimale Temperatur ist 17 Grad Celsius und das Maximum ist 30-31 Grad. Sommer ist von März bis Mai mit Höhen in den niedrigen bis mittleren 30s (ca. 80-90F). Es ist heiß und feucht während dieser Zeit. Juni bis September ist die Monsun-Saison, wenn die Stadt von schweren Regenfällen gepeitscht wird. Die Stadt wird zwei - oder dreimal überschwemmt und das normale Leben wird in dieser Saison gestört. Das Klima ist während des ganzen Jahres ziemlich feucht, weil die Stadt an der Küste liegt. Holen Sie sich in Bearbeitung Mit dem Flugzeug Mumbai hat eine ausgezeichnete Konnektivität mit den meisten der großen Städte auf der ganzen Welt, darunter New York, London, Dubai, Singapur, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, um nur einige zu nennen. Wenn Sie aus Europa fliegen, ist es in der Regel billiger, aus London zu fliegen, und es gibt viele Flüge täglich. Die meisten der inländischen Sektoren sind auch mit Mumbai verbunden, so dass es die zweithäufigste Luftfahrt-Hub im Land. Flughafen bearbeiten Neu eröffnetes Swanky Domestic Terminal 1B Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Internationaler Flughafen (IATA BOM) (ICAO: VABB) 2 ist der zweitgrößte Flughafen Indias und einer der wichtigsten internationalen Gateways des Landes. Viele internationale Fluggesellschaften wie British Airways, United, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas und Singapore Airlines fliegen in Mumbai. Low-Cost-Carrier fliegen auch in die Stadt. Der Flughafen besteht hauptsächlich aus zwei Terminals (für Inland amp International Zwecke) - beide Terminals nutzen den gleichen Luftraum, sind aber 4km auseinander. Es gibt einen kostenlosen Shuttle-Bus, der sie verbindet, aber für lange Verzögerungen durch Sicherheit vorbereitet werden. Von Inland nach International gehen Sie sind außerhalb des Flughafens und Sie werden wieder durch internationale Abflüge. Terminal 1 Domestic Terminal Terminal 1A. Dient Air India Terminal 1B. Dient verschiedenen privaten Fluggesellschaften, wie Jet Airways, Indigo, SpiceJet, amp GO Air Die inländischen Terminals sind in einem längst überfälligen Upgrade. Terminal 1B erfüllt nun internationale Standards und die Arbeit läuft am Terminal 1A. Terminal 2 International Terminal Das neue internationale Terminal (T2) wurde im Jahr 2014 eröffnet und ersetzt das alte internationale Terminal. Die Sahar Elevated Access Road, abgekürzt SEAR, ist eine engagierte, erhöhte Express-Straße in Mumbai, die die Western Express Highway (WEH) in der Nähe der Hanuman Nagar Kreuzung in Vile Parle verbindet, mit den Vorfahren des Terminal T2 des Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport . Es erleichtert den leichteren und schnelleren Zugang zu den Pendlern, die zum und vom Flughafen fahren. Zum und vom Flughafen bearbeiten Der Flughafen ist 28 km von der Innenstadt entfernt. Nehmen Sie ein Prepaid-Coupon-Taxi, um Ärger zu minimieren. Niemals mehr als Rs 450-600 für ein Prepaid-Taxi bezahlen. Dieser Betrag soll dich bis zum südlichsten Punkt von Colaba, dem Haupttouristenviertel, erreichen. Während es möglich ist, dosierte Taxis zu Ihrem eventuellen Ziel zu nehmen, ist es immer eine sicherere Wette, die Prepaid-Taxis zu nehmen, um zu vermeiden, an dein Ziel über eine längere Strecke genommen zu werden und damit die Zählerablesung zu erhöhen, während es nicht zwingend ist Zahlen Sie zusätzliche Gebühren für Ihr Gepäck, ein Tipp von Rs 50-100 wird immer geschätzt werden. Seien Sie besonders vorsichtig mit dem Haupt-Prepaid-Zähler auf der linken Seite, wie Sie das Terminal verlassen. Es gibt einen wohlbekannten Betrug mit den Angestellten hier ersetzen Sie Ihre 500 Rupie Rechnung mit einer 100 Rupie Rechnung und geben Ihnen Änderung für die letzteren. Es gibt viele Prepaid-Taxi-Büros in einer Reihe, wie Sie den Flughafen verlassen, wenn man eine sehr hohe Rate bietet, gehen Sie einfach zum nächsten Fenster und so weiter, bis Sie einen mit einem guten Preis finden. Gehen Sie zum Taxi-Büro und kaufen Sie einen Gutschein, um zum Fahrer zu nehmen. Der Coupon wird die Taxi-Registrierungsnummer auf sie geschrieben haben. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie in das Taxi kommen. Nehmen Sie keinen Aufzug von jemandem an, der behauptet, ein Taxifahrer zu sein, da sie viel höhere Preise anbieten können, die entworfen sind, um Touristen zu zielen. Die Gebühren hängen vom allgemeinen Bereich ab, den Sie benötigen, um alle Mautgebühren zu bezahlen. Die meisten Premium-Hotels organisieren ihre eigenen Autos, was eine viel bessere Alternative ist. Während die meisten Fahrer kein Problem haben sollten, Sie an große Hotels und Kreuzungen zu liefern, gehen Sie nicht davon aus, dass Ihr Fahrer mit weniger bekannten Hotels vertraut ist. Bevor Sie abreisen, stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie die vollständige Adresse Ihres Ziels gesichert haben. Wenn Sie diesen zusätzlichen Schritt machen, sollten Sie Verzögerungen vermeiden. MIT DEM ÖFFENTLICHEN TRANSPORT: Für diejenigen, die keine Taxis benutzen wollen, um in die Innenstadt zu kommen, nehmen Sie den Bus 337 oder 308 (Bushaltestelle gerade vor dem Abfahrtshalleneingang der Stufe 6) zur Endstation, die Andheri Station ist (Busfahrt Rs 14), eine kurze Strecke zu Fuß Zum Bahnhof von Andheri, dann nehmen Sie die Harbor Line (Blue) in Richtung CST Terminus, (Zug Fahrpreis Rs 10 kaufen von Ticketbooking Büro, aber es scheint niemand zu überprüfen Tickets auf der Marmelade verpackt Züge). Der alternative Zug nimmt die rote Linie westliche Linie nach Dadar und wechselt dann zur Green Central Linie in Richtung CST. Bemerkenswert ist, dass die blaue Hafenlinie durch Dharavi-Slum verläuft, angeblich Asias größter Slum. Parken auf Flughäfen bearbeiten Bezahlte Parkplätze stehen am Flughafen zur Verfügung. Die Gebühren sind Rs 60 pro vier Stunden Block für Autos. Längerfristige Parkplätze sind in einer Premium-Bereich, aber es ist schrecklich teuer, in Höhe von Rs 600 pro Tag. ATM-Bearbeitung Es gibt ATM-Terminals im internationalen Ankunftsbereich und viele Geldwechsler in der Nähe der Ausfahrt. Touristenfalle bearbeiten Wie in jeder anderen Stadt können die Einheimischen versuchen, Touristen zu nutzen, die mit dem Gebiet nicht vertraut sind. Obwohl Sie verpflichtet sind, in viele verschiedene Touristenfallen zu laufen, während Sie in Mumbai sind, sollte man sich bewusst sein, dass wenn Ihr Taxi-Taxi zum Flughafen zieht, wird ein Mann mehr als wahrscheinlich Ihr Gepäck aus dem Koffer bekommen, legen Sie es in einen Wagen, Schieben Sie es in Richtung Terminal und fragen Sie nach einer Rs 500 Gepäckgebühr auf dem Weg. Es gibt keine Gepäckgebühr Es ist am besten, das Angebot abzulehnen, nehmen Sie den Wagen und schieben Sie es selbst. Sie können auf den Straßen tanzen und wie ein Idiot aussehen, bis der Dieb in Verlegenheit läuft. Mit dem Boot bearbeiten Zahlreiche Reiseorganisationen bieten nun Kreuzfahrten nach Singapur, Malaysia, Dubai, etc. Obwohl die Kreuzfahrtindustrie noch weiterentwickelt, kann Mumbai mit solchen Kreuzfahrten erreicht werden. Fähren von Ferry Wharf ermöglichen einen kostenfreien Zugang zu Inseln und Stränden in der Nähe der Stadt und der Elephanta-Höhlen. Mit dem Zug bearbeiten Eisenbahnen in Indien Der erste kommerzielle Bahndienst begann am 16. April 1853 um 3:35 Uhr auf seinem ersten Lauf zwischen VT (jetzt der Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus) und Thane. Züge kommen aus ganz Indien in Mumbai an. Die zentrale Linie dient der Verbindung zu Südindien. Ostindien Und Teile von Nordindien. Die Schlüsselstationen sind Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus (früher Victoria Terminus, bekannt als VT), Dadar Terminus und Kurla (Lokmanya Tilak) Terminus. Die westliche Linie verbindet sich mit den westlichen Bundesstaaten Gujarat. Rajasthan Und einige Teile von Nordindien. Die wichtigsten Termini sind Mumbai Central und Bandra Terminus. Die Konkanbahn 3 (die eine separat verwaltete und neu gebaute Linie ist) reist durch die malerische Konkanküste von Maharastra und ist ein guter Weg, um von Goa, Mangalore und Kerala zu reisen. Der Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) ist das Ziel für die Linie. Mit der Straße bearbeiten Mit dem Auto die Nationalen Autobahnnummern 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17 und die Autobahn Mumbai-Pune strahlen von der Stadt aus, die Verbindungen zu allen Teilen des Landes bietet. Die Straßenverhältnisse sind in der Regel besser als im übrigen Indien. Die komfortablen, klimatisierten blauen Taxis stehen Pune und Ahmednagar-Nashik von der gegenüberliegenden Asiad Bus Termina in Dadar und Lakhamsi Nappoo Rd in der Nähe des Dadar Ostbahnhofs zur Verfügung. Entfernungen von verschiedenen Städten nach Mumbai sind: Wenn Sie von nahe gelegenen Städten wie Pune, Bangalore, etc besuchen, dann gibt es noch andere Möglichkeit, gemeinsame Taxi-Service von cabs4share amp7mcar gestartet zu haben, in dem Sie Optionen haben, um Ihre Reise mit anderen Reisenden zu teilen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem Weg Drop cab. One Weg Drop Cab Service Von jedem Teil von Maharashtra können Sie einen Weg Auto Service nach Mumbai Flughafen und Mumbai Flughafen zu anderen Stadt Mit dem Bus bearbeiten Mumbai ist gut mit Bussen von Destinationen in Indien serviert. Asiad Bus Service Das Bus Terminal, im Volksmund bekannt als Asiad Bus Terminal auf Ambedkar Rd in Dadar Osten ist ein weiterer Hub, von wo aus Busse nach Pune fahren in regelmäßigen Häufigkeit von 15 Minuten bis 1 Stunde. Dadar und Pune sind gut verbunden durch komfortable klimatisierte Shivneri Busse von State Road Transport Corporation laufen. Die Tarife sind im Bereich von Rs 100 300 und Busse variieren in Komfort von gewöhnlichen bis Luxus mit Klimaanlage. Andere Routen sind Mumbai - Satara, Mumbai - Nasik. Der einfachste Weg, um das Terminal zu erreichen, ist, über die Fußgängerbrücke nach Dadar Ost vom Dadar Terminus zu überqueren und geradeaus (weniger als 5 Minuten) nach Ambedkar Rd zu gehen. Private Busse Es gibt auch zahlreiche private Busbetreiber, die eine große Anzahl von Dienstleistungen von Mumbai aus den meisten Großstädten wie Udaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Indore, Nashik, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Belgaum, Hubli, Bangalore, Mangalore, Trichur betreiben Und Goa. Für Pune fahren die Busse alle 10 Minuten ab. Crawford Market, Dadar T. T, Sion, Chembur und Borivili sind die wichtigsten Ausgangspunkte. Einige der zuverlässigen privaten Betreiber sind - National, Sharma, VRL, Konduskar, Dolphin, Paulo und Southern Travels. ST-Busse Die MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), (Mumbai Central: 91 22 2307 4272 91 22 2307 6622, Parel: 91 22 2422 9905 Dadar: 91 22 2413 6835) allgemein bekannt als ST, betreibt Dienstleistungen für Mumbai aus verschiedenen Städten In Maharashtra Mumbai Central ist der wichtigste Terminus der Stadt. Alle großen Städte in Maharashtra und nahe gelegenen Staaten sind durch Mumbai Central Terminus verbunden. Die anderen wichtigen ST-Depots sind bei Parel, Nehru Nagar-Kurla und Borivali. Sie können Busse für ganz Maharashtra aus diesen Depots bekommen. Aber von Mumbai Central würden Sie Busse jederzeit und andere staatliche Transportbusse bekommen. Qualität variiert. Umhergehen Die meisten Mumbais-Bewohner verlassen sich auf den öffentlichen Verkehr zu und von ihrem Arbeitsplatz wegen des Mangels an Parkplätzen, Verkehrsengpässen und allgemein schlechten Straßenverhältnissen, vor allem im Monsun. Allerdings reiten Sie in einem Taxi und Auto mindestens einmal in der Stadt. Wenn Sie nicht an indischen Straßen gewöhnt sind, kann eine Auto-Rikscha-Fahrt ein herzensbrechendes, todesmutiges, Gesetze-Physik-Biege-Abenteuer in einem Fahrzeug sein, das sich anfühlt, wie es bei einer Geschwindigkeit über 30 km mit auseinanderfallen könnte Ein Fahrer, der hes Schumacher denkt. Mit dem Taxi bearbeiten Black amp Yellow Top Taxi bearbeiten Taxis sind billig und reichlich (15-18 sollte genug sein, um dich von einem Ende der Stadt zum anderen zu bringen). Die meisten Taxis in Mumbai sind klein-mittelgroße Autos (nicht klimatisiert), schwarz-gelb (schwarz am unteren Körper und gelb auf dem Dach). Sie können ein Taxi aus der Straße hageln. Allerdings sind viele ziemlich klapprig, schmutzig und tragen mechanische Fahrmeter, die manchmal manipuliert werden könnten. In zunehmendem Maße werden diese veralteten Premier-Taxis, die gemeinhin als Fiat-Taxis bezeichnet werden, durch kleine, aber effiziente Hyundai Santro und Suzuki Altos mit elektronischen Metern ersetzt. Auch nach dem Gesetz kann ein schwarz-gelber Taxifahrer keinen Fahrpreis verweigern. Wenn ein Fahrer sich weigert, droht eine Bedrohung, sich dem nächsten Polizisten zu beschweren, den Trick. Berechnen Taxi Tarif Berechnen Taxi Tarife durch das Lesen einer mechanischen Zähler und Umwandlung in einen Fahrpreis mit einer Tarifkarte, kann wie ein kompliziertes System erscheinen. Allerdings ist es ziemlich einfach. Lesen Sie einfach den Zähler, berechnen Sie den Fahrpreis, indem Sie den Zählerstand mit einer Tarifkarte anpassen, um den endgültigen Tarif zu erreichen - der Mindestpreis ist Rs 21 für die ersten 1,5 km und dann Rs 1 für alle 100 Meter. Prepaid-Pläne haben den Tarif am Anfang gesammelt und damit der Zählerstand ist nicht anwendbar. Für Nachtgebühren (Mitternacht bis 5 Uhr) markieren Sie den Fahrpreis um 25. Mit großen Gepäckstücken fügen Sie ca. Rs 10 pro Stück hinzu. Es ist ziemlich praktisch, die Taxi-Meter-Karte von der Mumbai Traffic Police ausgestellt zu haben. Jedoch, durch Verkehrsgesetze gehen, ist die Tarifkarte obligatorisch und sollte vom Taxiauto-Rikscha-Fahrer den Passagieren auf Anfrage zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Sie können online auf der Website von Mumbai Traffic Police zugreifen. 4. Beschwerden können auch online über die gleiche Website eingereicht werden. Es gibt Smartphone-Apps, die die Rate für Sie auf der Grundlage der Karte berechnen können - das sind sehr nützlich. Einige Fahrer können die Tarifkarte vergessen, oder Auto-Rikscha-Fahrer können die Taxikarte wählen, was teurer ist. Vergewissern Sie sich, dass das Messgerät zurückgesetzt wurde, bevor Sie gehen - wenn Ihr Fahrer sich weigert, das Messgerät zu benutzen, nehmen Sie eine andere Cabrickshaw. Man kann Taxi - und Auto-Tarife über die Website einschätzen. 5. Sie müssen den Namen von Ortsnamen und Ortsnamen eingeben und der Service berechnet die Entfernung, Fahrpreis und zeigt Ihnen auch eine Google-Karte mit der Route. Wenn Sie zusätzliche Gepäckstücke haben, wird der Stiefel (d. H. Kofferraum) des Taxis nicht genügend Platz - ein großer Koffer ist alles, was dort passen wird. Mieten eines Taxis mit einem Top-Träger wird besser sein. Top-Carrier können bis zu drei große Koffer unterbringen. Bevor Sie mit der Reise beginnen, stellen Sie sicher, dass das Gepäck sicher am Träger befestigt ist. Im Allgemeinen ist die einzige Möglichkeit, für das Standard-Taxi zu rufen, um eine auf der Straße zu hageln. Dies wird kein Problem sein, wenn Sie innerhalb der Stadtgrenzen sind (d. H. North Central Bombay und unten). Wenn Sie in den Vorstädten sind, wird es schwierig sein, ein Taxi zu finden, da sie von den billigeren Auto-Rikschas ausgetauscht worden sind. In letzter Zeit hat die staatliche Transportbehörde des Maharashtra-Staates auch eine Aufrufeinrichtung eingeführt, um diese Taxis zu buchen, man kann 022-61234567 anrufen, um schwarze und gelbe (Non-AC) und CoolCabs (AC) Taxis zu buchen. Die maximale Anzahl der Passagiere, die für eine Reise offiziell erlaubt sind, ist vier drei im Rücksitz und eine in der Front. Sicherheitsgurte sind nicht obligatorisch für Taxifahrer und die meisten Standard-Schwarz-Gelb-Taxis werden nicht einmal haben sie installiert, obwohl erwarten sie in den Marken-diejenigen. Private Taxis bearbeiten Allerdings, wenn Sie eine komfortable, klimatisierte Fahrt zu einem kleinen Aufpreis von 25 Prozent über normale Taxis sein Bestes, um durch Marken-Kabinen-Dienstleistungen, die mit staatlich anerkannten Tarifen zu betreiben wollen. Diese Dienste betreiben moderne Flotten mit gut ausgebildeten Fahrern. Sie können sie bei 30-60 Minuten beachten, sie sind sauber, klimatisiert, mit digitalen, manipulationssicheren Messgeräten ausgestattet, pünktlich, ehrlich und mit GPS ausgestattet - überwacht, was sie zu jeder Zeit weit sicher macht. Wenn Sie ein Mobiltelefon benutzen, erhalten Sie eine SMS mit dem Fahrernamen, der Mobilnummer und der Fahrzeugnummer 30 Minuten vor der geplanten Abfahrt. Die Gebühren sind Rs 27 für den ersten Kilometer und Rs 20 für nachfolgende Kilometer, mit einem 25 Nacht Zuschlag (Mitternacht-5AM). Manche können online gebucht werden. Folgen Sie dem Schlangensystem, um ein Taxi zu besteigen. Häufig werden Touristen und neue Besucher von skrupellosen Taxifahrern betäubt. Die meisten Fahrer sind ehrlich, aber die unehrlichen neigen dazu, sich auf Bahnhöfen und Flughäfen zu verteilen, wo sie leichter Sauger finden können. Es sei denn, Sie nehmen ein Prepaid-Taxi, immer fragen Taxis, um durch den Zähler zu gehen und haben keine Angst, ein anderes Taxi zu suchen, wenn der Fahrer weigert sich. Zu Beginn der Reise ist darauf zu achten, dass der Zähler sichtbar ist und die Fahne-Abschiedsmessung zeigt. Uber Ola Kabinen und GetMeCab sind auch leicht zugänglich und können entweder durch den Aufruf der Kundenbetreuung, durch mobile Apps oder über ihre Webseiten angegangen werden. Einige der beliebtesten Reiseziele in der Nähe von Mumbai wie Adlabs Imagica, Lonavala, Khandala, Alibaug, Kanakeshwar Mandir, Kolad, Shirdi, Pune usw. können durch die Einstellung eines Outstation Taxi Service für Hin-und Rückfahrt erkundet werden. GetMeCab (GetMeCab Taxi mieten), 91 9015154545 (infogetmecab), 6. GetMeCab ist ein Online-Autovermietung Aggregator bietet Out-Station Taxi-Lösungen in und um Mumbai für unsere Reise-Freunde. Buchen Sie ein Taxi mit Getmecab und erkunden Sie Mumbai mit Komfort und Zufriedenheit. Wenn Sie alleine reisen, besonders in der Nacht, dann sehen Sie immer den Zähler selbst und bezahlen dann den Fahrpreis. Wenn du allein bist, setz dich vor, damit du den Meter sehen kannst. Die meisten Betrügereien finden an den Bahnstrecken und am Flughafen statt. Mit Auto-Rikscha-Bearbeitung Auto-Rikschas dürfen nur über Bandra in den westlichen Vorstädten und jenseits von Sion in den zentralen Vororten operieren. Sie sind nicht ausgestellt Lizenzen in der Innenstadt. Bevor Sie abfahren, stellen Sie sicher, dass der Zähler sichtbar ist und zeigt den Flag-Down-Messwert als 15.00, was ist der minimale Tarif. Wenn die Zahl höher ist, besteht darauf, dass der Fahrer es noch einmal markiert. Der Zähler bleibt bei den ersten 1,5 km um 17.00 Uhr und der Fahrpreis ist Rs 1 für alle 100 Meter über die ersten 1,6 km. Der Meter hält auch tickend, wenn du wartet und du bist im Verkehr stecken. Die Wartegebühren sind 1 Rupie oder 100 Meter pro Minute. Es ist ziemlich praktisch, eine Kopie der Zählkarte zu haben, die von der Mumbai Traffic Police ausgestellt wurde. Allerdings sind in diesen Tagen Auto-Rikschas mit einem elektronischen Display-Tarif-Meter ausgestattet, der den Fahrpreis anzeigt. Distanzweg führte Wartezeit. Auto-Rikschas sind langsamer als Autos und haben schreckliche Aufhängungen. Schwangere Damen werden am dringendsten empfohlen, nicht durch Auto-Rikschas zu reisen, da die Kombination von Hautausschlag, schlechten Aussetzungen und schrecklichen Straßenverhältnissen zu schweren Komplikationen geführt haben. Die Auto-Rikscha ist ein langsames und unangenehmes Fahrzeug und wird nicht für sehr lange Distanzen empfohlen. Mit dem Bus bearbeiten Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (bekannt als BEST) 7 bietet effiziente und umfassende Dienstleistungen, die alle Orte der Stadt und der Vorstädte verbinden. Einige Dienste verbinden auch die Stadt mit den ausgedehnten Vorstädten wie Navi Mumbai, Thane und Mira-Bhayanadar. Sitze sind fast immer besetzt. Es gibt Bushaltestellen in der ganzen Stadt. Es gibt normalerweise eine Menge und Schlange. Sie müssen durch den hinteren Eingang einsteigen und an der Vorderseite aussteigen. Tickets werden von einem uniformierten Dirigenten ausgegeben, nachdem du eingetroffen bist. Spezielle Sitze sind für Damen, Senioren, Behinderte, erwartete Frauen und Frauen mit Kleinkindern gekennzeichnet. Sie können von vorne hereinkommen. Busse fahren von 5 Uhr nach Mitternacht. Ausgewählte Routen laufen jenseits dieser Zeiten, aber viel weniger oft. Die durchschnittliche Häufigkeit zwischen den Bussen reicht von fünf bis 30 min je nach Route. Fahrpreise sind vernünftig und Busse können während der Stoßzeiten gereist werden, im Gegensatz zu Zügen, die viel zu voll sind. Einige Kofferrouten werden aber sehr überfüllt. Peak-Stunden haben auch Verkehrs-Snarls, die von der Strecke und dem Zustand der Straßen abhängen können. Was verbindet elektrische Versorgung und Transport BESTE in den Transport, indem Sie eine Straßenbahngesellschaft. Nun, natürlich, es läuft Busse, die auf Diesel-Verstärker CNG laufen, nicht Strom. Das Unternehmen ist weiterhin verantwortlich für die Stromverteilung für Süd - und Zentral-Mumbai. Busse sind nummeriert und das endgültige Ziel ist auf der Vorderseite in Marathi und auf der Seite in Englisch markiert. Im Allgemeinen sind Busse rund um die Stadt und Kofferrouten in der Serie 1-199. Busse in den westlichen Vorstädten würden die 200er Serie sein, während diejenigen, die in den zentralen und östlichen Vorstädten wären, in der 300 und 400er Serie sein würden. Dienstleistungen nach Navi, Mumbai sind in der 500er Serie und Busse zum Mira-Bhayander Bereich sind in der 700er Serie. Die beste Website hat eine nette Tool 8, die Ihnen helfen, Ihre Reise zu planen. BEST hat den DayPass eingeführt (Kosten für Erwachsene Rs 70 (über Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai und Thane) - für Kinder weniger), ein Ticket gültig den ganzen Tag (bis Mitternacht) auf allen Bussen außer Express und AC Dienstleistungen. AC Day Pass kostet Rs 150- (über Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai und Thane) - ein Ticket gültig den ganzen Tag (bis Mitternacht) auf allen BEST AC amp Non-AC Busse. Aber irgendwelche von solchen Tages-Pass können nur von den Passagieren, die die SMART Foto-ID-Karte (Kosten Rs 25-) ausgestellt von BEST. By train edit Mumbai suburban railway route map Suburban rail network edit Most people travel in Mumbai using the Suburban Rail Network commonly referred to as Locals. Mumbai has an extensive network, with three lines the Western Line, the Central Main Line, and the Harbour Line. Mumbai is a linear city and the Western Line travels from Churchgate to Virar via Mumbais Western Suburbs. The Western line provides North-South connectivity. Slow local trains (MEMUs-Main Line Electric Multiple Units) may go beyond till Dahanu Road as well. The Central Main Line travels from Mumbai CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), aka VT Victoria Terminus to Kalyan via Mumbais Central Suburbs and Thane. with some slow services running beyond to Karjat, Khopoli, and Kasara. The interchange point between the Western Line and the Central Line is Dadar. The Harbour Line has a common stretch between Mumbai CST (aka VT Victoria Terminus) and Vadala. The harbour line splits into two spurs, the main one running to Mumbais Eastern Suburbs and Navi Mumbai, up to Panvel. The Interchange point of this line with the Central Main Line is at Kurla. The other spur of the Harbour Line runs up to Mahim on the Western Line and runs parallel up to Andheri. The interchange stations with the Western line are Bandra and Andheri. Trains on all lines start operations after 4AM and close operations between midnight and 1AM. Second class travel is very cheap. However, it is advisable to buy first class tickets as the economy class is extremely crowded. First Class can be quite expensive and if four people are travelling together, a taxi might be better. There would always be queues and it would be advisable to buy coupon booklets. If you are a tourist, you can buy a Tourist Ticket. It costs Rs.275 and you can travel in first class compartments of all the three lines during the entire day. Ensure the location of the first class compartment before the train arrives. You may ask fellow passengers or the vendors at the various food stalls. An easier way to spot the location of the First class compartment is to check the station walls painted with red and yellow slant stripes. Avoid using local trains during rush hour (first class or otherwise). Rush hour is 8:30AM-10:30AM towards CST and Churchgate and 5:30PM-8:30PM in the opposite direction. If you must transit during rush hour . avoid, at all costs, standing near the train car entry, as you will be swamped by a frantic, every man for himself, stampede of men attempting to get on the car. Take no offense if you are pushed and shoved about, as passengers jostle for a spot. As you near your exit station, ensure that you are as close as possible to the train door, as experienced commuters, will be begin the mad run to be first on, or off, the car before the car comes to a full stop If you stand any chance of getting onoff before the train depart, you must be equally aggressive in your focus to exitenter, remember no one will take offense if you make contact with others, as you wriggle by Last, but not least, exitingentering a train before it comes to a full stop is not something to be taken lightly, one misstep can send a person onto the rails with an amazing ease Leave the stunts to the experienced locals. There are special coaches for women on both classes. These are designated by green and yellow slant stripes, spot these stripes on the station walls and youll know where the ladies compartment is. These are generally less crowded and safer. But very late at night, it might actually be safer to travel by the general coach than the first-class womens coach, as the latter may be absolutely empty except for you. From 11.15pm - 6:30am the ladies compartment towards the northern end is open to general public. Sometimes they have a cop guarding the coaches, but sometimes they wont. Use your judgment. Mumbai Metro edit The Mumbai Metro was launched on Sunday, the 8th of June 2014. An inaugural offer of Rs 10 as fare for the month. Now the fares range from Rs. 10-40 depending on the distance between the stations. Stations: Mumbai Metro has 12 stations in the V-A-G corridor namely Versova, D. N. Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri, Western Express Highway. J. B. Nagar, Airport Road, Marol Naka, Saki Naka, Asalpha, Jagruti Nagar and Ghatkopar. The Andheri metro station is connected to the Andheri Western Railway Station (andheri local station). It is also important to note that the Airport Road station is 2kms away from the international airport and not directly connected to it. Schedule: The 1st train leaves from Versova at 05:35 hrs and last train leaves at 23:12 hrs. The 1st train leaves from Ghatkopar at 05:31 hrs and last train leaves at 23:39 hrs. There is a train every 4 minutes during peak hours and every 8 minutes on non-peak hours, Sundays and public holidays. Ref: reliancemumbaimetrotrainschedule. html By ferry edit These are a few intra-city ferry services: Gateway of India to Elephanta caves Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. These are moderately priced. This is the only way to get to Elephanta Caves. Marve Jetty (Malad) to Manori Jetty Cheap ferry connecting Manori and Gorai. Also services for Esselworld (Amusement Park). Versova (Andheri) to Madh Jetty Cheap ferry connecting MadhErangalAksaMarve. Gorai (Borivali) to Gorai Beach Low cost ferry connecting Gorai BeachEsselworld. By car edit Travel agents and hotels can arrange private chauffeur driven cars to provide services. Expensive by comparison with taxis, they are the most trusted, secure, and comfortable way to travel around the city. Driving in Mumbai can be difficult, because of poor driver discipline, but chauffeur driven services are very reasonable. These can be arranged by travel companies or online from the countries of origin. However, if one wants to drive cars themselves, the option of self-drive rental cars also exist. Zoom car and Just Drive are two service providers of such cars. By bike edit It is also possible to navigate the city and its outskirts with bikes. Although, tourists may find it extremely difficult to ride bikes due to poor road conditions. There are very few bike rental services in Mumbai and some of them allow online advanced booking like: Born to ride ( Born to Ride ), ( 2 kms. from Versova Metro ), 9. Rs 1800-5000day. ( 19.14. 72.81 ) 160edit Talk edit Mumbai is Indias melting pot a confluence of people from various parts of India, but dominant are people from the west, then north, and followed by the south. Marathi is the state and city official language used by State Government agencies, municipal authorities, and the local police, and also the first language of most locals. However, being Indias largest city and main commercial centre, Mumbai is now also home to migrants from other parts of India who do not speak Marathi. A local variant of Hindi. with strong Bollywood influence, called Bambaiya Hindi serves as the lingua franca and although almost everyone can understand normal Hindi, you may get an interesting reply from some. Most educated locals will be trilingual in Marathi, Hindi and English. English is widely used in the corporate world and in banking and trading. At most places, you will be able to get by with Hindi and English, as most people you will encounter can communicate in broken English at the very least. However expect to hear more regional languages including Gujarati. Kannada. Telugu. Tamil. Sindhi based on work amp location. According to 2011 census Mumbai has a literacy rate of 94.7, higher than the national average of 86.7. Locals in Mumbai can manage to speak in broken English and those working in corporates and belonging to middle, upper middle and high class can speak fluent english. See edit add listing The game of names The names of Mumbais monuments tell us the story of which way political winds were blowing when they were built. In the late 19th century the British named everything after their Queen, so we had Victoria terminus, Victoria Gardens, and the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Her Majestys coronation). In the early 20th century, they named everything after the Prince of Wales. After independence the colonial names could not be retained of course, so they were renamed. Depending on whether the city was suffering from bouts of nationalistic pride or Marathi pride at that time, they were named after either Jawaharlal Nehru (the first Prime Minister of India) or Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King Shivaji, who founded the Maratha empire in the 18th century). Often, they were named after Shivajis mother, Jijabai. The advantage of this was that using Veermata Jijabai (Courageous mother Jijabai) for a place that was earlier named for Victoria maintains the same abbreviation, so Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) is still VJTI. For a traveller, the practical problem would be that many places have multiple names. Multiple places are named after Nehru, Shivaji, or Jijabai, so you need to be careful about specifying which place you need to get to. Few important names changes to remember are: Victoria Terminus is now Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus Jacob Circle is now Saat Rasta or Sant Gaadge Maharaj Chowk Kings Circle is now Maheshwari Udyyan Kurla Terminus is now Lokmanya Tilak Terminus There is a lot to see in Mumbai, but the typical tourist sights are concentrated in South Mumbai. By Indian standards, Mumbai is a young city and much of the land comprising the city did not exist until it was claimed from the sea over three centuries ago. It is therefore, a pleasant surprise to find rock cut caves such as the Elephanta, Kanheri, and Mahakali within city limits. Colonial buildings edit The British built a magnificent city within the walls of Fort St. George, which lies at the southern extremity of the city. Some fine examples of the Gothic revival, Neo-classical style and Indo-Saracenic style are seen within this area. To get the best South Mumbai experience, stroll around the wide streets of the area right from Churchgate to Colaba. These areas are all beautifully planned and have wide and clean pavements unlike the rest of the city. Famous monuments to be seen in this area are the Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) building, the Municipal Corporation and Police Headquarters and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya (formerly, the Prince Of Wales museum). The famous Taj Mahal hotel is located just opposite the Gateway of India. The Mumbai University buildings and the High Court are also excellent examples of colonial architecture in the city. There are a lot of other modern structures to look at in this area. The area known as Marine Drive (right from Chowpatty beach to NCPA) is home to a large number of buildings built in the Art Deco style. Mumbai is second only to Miami in the number of Art Deco buildings. some famous buildings in this style are the Eros and Regal cinemas. Museums and galleries edit Some of the most famous museums and art galleries in India are found here. The Kala Ghoda area in South Mumbai teems with them, particularly the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) 10. and the National Gallery of Modern Art 11. Once again, most of them are concentrated in South Mumbai. Also worth planning a visit is Jehangir Art Gallery, also at Kala Ghoda, displays changing exhibits by notable artists. The plaza next to the gallery also regularly displays exhibits of various artists. Situated in Nehru Complex in Worli is Nehru Centre Art Gallery at Worli, a gallery dedicated to young and promising talent along with established artists. Also within the complex is located a permanent exposition, Discovery of India, which attempts to cover every aspect of artistic, intellectual and philosophical attainment of India through ages. The exposition spreads across 14 galleries and reflects true identity of the country. On the other end of the complex, Nehru Science Centre - which has a separate entrance from Mahalaxmi race course road, has a permanent exhibition on interactive and exciting science related exhibits highlighting science principles in fun yet educational way. Beaches edit Mumbai has a few beaches, including one in the downtown area. But they arent that great and the water off Mumbais coast is extraordinarily dirty. The relatively better ones are in the Northwest Mumbai area. However, they are a great place to see how the locals spend their Sunday evenings, with various food and game stalls. There are other beaches to be found such as the Girgaon Chowpaty in South Mumbai, Juhu beach in the western suburbs and Aksa Beach in Malad. The currents dont seem strong, but particularly in the rains, lots of people die from drowning, so avoid getting in the water (especially at Aksa Beach). A word of advice to women: Bombay beaches are not the kind you can wear swimsuits to, particularly two-pieces. Zoos, parks and gardens edit Mumbai has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are some nice pockets of greenery within the city. It is also one of the rare metropolises to have an entire national park within its borders. (Borivali national park also known as Sanjay Gandhi National Park12 ). You will not visit Mumbai for them, but if you are already here, they make a nice escape from the din and bustle. It also houses the ancient Kanheri Caves crafted out of rocky cliffs, which dates back to 2,400 years. Entrance fee: IndiansForeigns 3030 Besides, at Andheri in the North there is a nice little Bhavans Nature Adventure Centre offering nature trails, animal care sessions and adventure activities, interesting for children and youngsters 5 minute walk from Azadnagar metro station and 15 minute walk from Andheri station The city zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) is in Byculla and is a colonial relic which is surprisingly well-preserved. The animals may look rather emaciated, but the sheer diversity of trees on this lush zoo is worth a trip. Some city parks are very well-maintained and combine history as well. The Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill offers stunning vistas of the Marine Drive. Opposite the Hanging Gardens, there is another park which is known as Kamla Nehru Park, famous for the striking shoe-shaped structure which has been filmed in various Bollywood movies Further in South Mumbai, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden, is another hidden gem. This is set off a small side street off the Colaba Causeway 2-3 kms south of the main section. Once again, lovely views of the port, the naval yards, and sunset. In central Mumbai, there are the Five Gardens. Mainly used by walkers in the morning, it is a mess in the evenings. But the gardens encircle some historic, art deco residences. Markets and crowds edit Mumbai is probably worth visiting just for its street markets, the hustle of vendors, and the madness of the crowds. If you are interested in buying handicrafts, brass items, crystals or jewelry, then, you should head to Colaba market or can visit Silver Centrre by Sangeeta Boochra inside cottons at kemps corner for authentic indian jewellery. Modern buildings and malls edit Once the British left, the zeal to wipe away the traces of colonial rule was, unfortunately, not matched by the enthusiasm to build a new city that matched the grandeur of the British-era buildings. Now, while the shabbiness of the socialist era is thankfully being replaced by architecture with an eye on aesthetics, the new malls, multiplexes, and office buildings that are coming up are indistinguishable from those anywhere else in the world. Still, they are worth a look, especially if you want to have a look at Indias success story. Skyscrapers exceeding 60 stories now dominate the skyline. For long, Inorbit Mall was the only mall offering a lot of variety for shoppers. Palladium, built within the High Street Phoenix, broke the monopoly of Inorbit Mall. From state of the art interiors to international brands, the Palladium has everything. Nirmal Lifestyles Mall in Mulund and Metro Junction Mall in Kalyan used to be two of the largest malls in Mumbai. R-City in Ghatkopar is now the biggest and best mall in the City. Located in the central suburbs, they are quite popular in the city. Powai is a modern central mumbai suburb with European looks. Powai houses the Indian Institute of Technology and is built around fabulous lake. Most of the construction is in a township format and is privately built. It houses twenty top of the line restaurants, two large convenience stores, a handful of coffee shops and entertainment areas. Initially built as an upmarket self contained township, Powai has now grown into a business process outsourcing hub in Mumbai. The township reflects both characteristics you will often find families shopping and twenty somethings hanging out in tables next to each other. Religious places edit Mumbai has temples, mosques, churches, Parsi agiaries, and even a few synagogues reflecting the diversity of its citizens. While these are naturally of interest if you are a believer, some, like the Portuguese church at Dadar are worth visiting just for their unique architecture. Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most visited places in Mumbai. The Dargah Sharief is built on a tiny islet located 500 meters from the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, in the vicinity of Worli. People from different religion and places visit this places. More than 80,000 people visit dargah every week. One notable monument in the northwest suburbs of Mumbai is the Global Vipassana Pagoda (Global Pagoda). Gorai, Mumbai. It is a meditation centre that can seat 8000 people. Vipassana literally means meditation, and the centre runs 10-day meditation courses and 1 day mega course on Sundays. The courses are free of cost but you would have to register for them in advance on their website. Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai is very famous. It is located in Dadar and you can easily get a taxi to go to the temple from the Dadar railway station. The city also boasts of Jewish places of worship predominantly in the area called Byculla. In this area the three prominent sub castes amongst inhabiting Jews of Mumbai lived. They were Bagdadi Jews, Bene Israelis and the locals who had converted over a period of time and lived in the hinterland. There are two Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temples located near the Juhu beaches and Chowpatty beaches. They are very popular tourist attractions ranking in the top 5 Mumbai attractions (tripadvisor) The devotees perform active worship of Lord Krishna and one can hear and participate in the sacred Hare Krishna chanting. Itineraries edit Two days in Mumbai - your guide to spending two days in the city. Camping edit There are many spots near mumbai in which you can go for camping. Camping can be done safely on spots such as Lonavala, Tungarli Lake, Valvan Lake, Rajmachi, Mahableshwar, Panchgani, Kashid amp Phansad. You can try out letscampout 13 for more options on camping near Mumbai. Rusticville 14 offers excellent hill top camping at Tikona near Lonavala. Weekend Getaways edit Mumbai is in close proximity to hill stations, beaches and jungles. Places like Matheran, Lonavala, Alibaug, Khandala Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar are some of the destinations which can be done over a weekend. There are several companies that connect all of these places with individual travelers and corporate travelers from Mumbai. LifeIsOutside. 91 88800 36677 (bookingslifeisoutside ), 15. LifeIsOutside has a good collection of short breaks and weekend getaways within driving distance from Mumbai. It also has a decent selection of group outing options 16 160edit ZaraHutke. 91 98670 00918 (infozarahutke. in ), 17. ZaraHutke. in brings to you Offbeat Stays amp Experiences, Farm Stays, Home Stays, Eco Retreats, Beach Resorts amp Weekend Getaways in Mumbai, Maharashtra amp Goa 18 160edit Do edit add listing There is a lot to do in Mumbai, but lack of space means that for outdoorsy activities, you need to head north, often outside city limits. In the Northwestern suburbs and Thane, you will find opportunities for water sports like H2019 at Girgaum Chowpatty. There are two golf courses in the city, the more famous one in Chembur20 in the Harbor suburbs. Mumbai has a vibrant theater scene with plays in many languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. While South Mumbai has frequent performances, the best organized theater effort is at Prithvi theater, Juhu in the Western Suburbs. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Indian classical music and dance. While not a patch on the Sabhas of Chennai, you will find frequent performances of Carnatic music in Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga in the South Central suburbs. Mumbai is also usually the first stop for Western pop and rock stars visiting India, which they usually do when they are over 50. The Rock scene is very good in Mumbai. These are very safe to go to and are recommended for rock fans. Most bands cover heavy metal acts like Pantera, Six feet under, and Slipknot, but at places like Not just jazz by the bay, there are treats for Jazz fans, as well. To try to find places with specific music tastes try asking students outside Mumbais colleges. Western classical music performances are rarer. However most classical music performances along with other art forms are regularly performed at NCPA 21 and Tata Theatre 22. both situated next to the the narrow strip at Nariman Point. Experience Bollywood plan a trip Film City located in Goregaon and enjoy the first hand experience of Bollywood shooting Watch a Movie you are in the land of Bollywood. Expect whistles and clapping by crowd in admiration of their celebrities on the screen. Most of the cinema halls run both popular and new Bollywood as well as Hollywood movies and some even screen ones in regional languages. Some of the popular Hollywood screening cinema halls in South Mumbai are Eros opposite Churchgate, Metro on M. G.Road, Regal in Colaba, Sterling next to CST Station, and New Excelsior in Fort. Checkout newspaper listing to get the list of latest screenings. Visit Essel World . a large amusement park in Gorai Take A Dip at Water World Visit museums and art galleries Pub Hopping . The number and variety of Pubs in the city allow for an enthralling Pub Hopping opportunity. Borivili National Park . or go for Flamingo watching in Chembur (check with Bombay Natural History Society for further info). Do Rock Climbing, Adventure, learn about plants, insects, birds, interact with Animals at Bhavans Nature Adventuree Centre Andheri Watch Cricket for free cricket is has a national games stature in India, and Mumbaiites revere that every day of the year. Azad Maidan (Azad ground) near C. S.T. Railway station, ground opposite to Ruia College in Matunga and Shivaji Park in Dadar west are some of the best places to witness the cricket fever for free. Look out and you may be even lucky to witness ongoing game of cricket on some of the empty streets of Mumbai. Temples there are so many religious places around in the city (both old and new) that one can plan a day long itinerary on that. Start with Mahalkshmi Temple, Banganga Temple, Siddhi Vinayak, Afghan Church, Mahim Church, Haji Ali. the list will get really long. Take a Slum Tour . Tours from Reality Tours and Travel 23. or Be the Local Tours 24. can be set up to walk through Dharavi, one of Asias largest slums and the heart of small-scale industry in Mumbai. Both groups are socially conscious: Reality Tours and Travel uses 80 of their profits to support the activities of their sister NGO, while Be the Local is run by students in Dharavi. Both offer tours from Rs 500 which take 2.5-3.5 hours. Reality Tours and Travel also offer a long tour for Rs. 1200 which includes a trip to Dhobi Ghat, the largest open air laundry in the world as well as the red light district. Short walks are also available from Be the Local while Reality Tours and Travel provides other city tours (including a Bicycle Tour, Market Tour, Night Tour, and a Public Transport Tour.) Note: Photos are not permitted during either groups tour of the slum, out of respect for the residents. If you must have that slum pic, just provide your guide with your email details, they will be happy to arrange to email you a nice set of pics. Cruise on a Harbor Cruise cruises from Gateway of India leave every 30 min daily except during the monsoon season (Jun-Sep). Rs 40. Join for Heritage walks 25 organized by two architects, these walks take you around various historic and architecturally significant areas of the city. Walks are organized on the third Sunday of every month (with a break from June through August for the monsoons) and the route varies each time. The walks last around 90 min. Rs 100 ( Discounted rates for students and the physically challenged ). Walk along Marine Drive also known as Queens Necklace . this beachside promenade is worth a ride. A walk can be planned from Girgaon Chowpati (Girgaon beach) all the way upto Nariman Point. Be carefull and avoid this area during heavy rains. Take a morning walk on Juhu beach Celebrate at the Kala Ghoda Festival . 26. The arts and crafts festival is held in the last week of Jan or first week of Feb annually in the historic precinct of Kala ghoda in Mumbai. Taj private yacht if you can afford it (at 300hr, including drinks amp meals), rent the Tajs private yacht (has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai harbor. Poonawallas Breeders Multimillion on the last Sunday of February, the glitterati of Mumbai dress up for the Ascot of Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. With High Tea, amazing hats, and hundreds of ordinary punters staking their little all on the outside chance, this is the event to attend in Mumbai so try to cage a ticket if you happen to visit around then. Enjoy theatre amp performances Mumbai offers unlimited opportunities to theatre lovers and there are regular shows across theatres in the city. Check newspapers on latest shows as well as performances at prominent halls such as Prithvi Theatre, NCPA, Tata Theatre. Get crowded . and try catching suburban trains at peak times. You are warned though. Chowpati Jayenge Bhel Puri Khayenge as it says in the lyrics of one of the Bollywood movie song, go to beaches (specially in the evenings) and enjoy local favorite Bhel Puri while the sun sets in the Arabic sea. Festivals edit While many religious festivals are celebrated by people in Mumbai, a few of these are essentially public and social occasions, where the traveler can participate. Organized festivals amp events edit Mumbai Festival (Jan) Sample the vibrant culture of the city. The festival covers theater, sports, fashion, food, and shopping. Banganga Festival (Jan) The musical festival is organized by Maharashtra Tourism (MTDC) 27 annually at Banganga Tank on Malabar Hill. Elephanta Festival (March) Organized by Maharashtra Tourism 28. the festival of music and dance at Elephanta Caves has in the past festivals have seen performances by renowned artists like Alarmel Valli, Sanjeev Abhyankar, and Ananda Shankar and traditional Koli dances as well as traditional food. 7PM-10PM ( Ferries start at 4PM ), Rs 300 per day (includes to and from journey by ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island ) Mumbai Wine Fest (Feb) Wine connoisseurs across the city gather to sample wines, enjoy the culinary delights while soaking in the cultural extravaganza put up at Kala Ghoda. Religious festivals edit Holi (March) is often known as The Festival of Colours. It is held every year on the day of the full moon in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun (March). During this time, the country dances, bathes and celebrates life in all the colours of the rainbow imaginable. Janmashtami (JulAug) Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna. Earthen pots full of curd are strung high up across the streets. Young men stand on top of one another to form a human pyramid and attempt to break the pots. Ramadan-Id Muslim festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Marked by feasting at many places. Non-Muslims can also join in. Ganesh Chaturthi (AugSep) is one of Mumbais most important and colorful festivals. During the 10 day celebration, Lord Ganesh is worshiped in millions of homes. See the colourful processions and participate in them. The Lalbaug, Parel, Matunga and Dadar areas represent some of the best large scale decorations. On the last day of the festival, processions are carried out to bid bye to the loved deity in the sea. These presentations are colourful and carry a celebration fever. The best places to watch them are Girgaon and Dadar chowpati (beach) or the main roads such as Ambedkar road from where the processions are carried out. Mt. Marys Feast (Sep) The feast in honor of Our Lady of the Mount is celebrated with great solemnity at St. Marys Church, Bandra. A week long Bandra fair is held during this time attracting huge crowds. Navratri (SepOct) is a 10 day festival, where nine of the nights are spent in worship and entire Mumbai swings to the rhythm of Garba and Raas dances of Gujarati community. Diwali (OctNov) Festival of Lights. Start of New Year and opening of new accounts. Worshiping of Goddess Laxmi. Participate in the fireworks and view the bright lights. Christmas (Dec) This is charcterised by midnight (nowadays held around 8-9PM on Christmas eve due to restrictions on loud speakers) masses in churches and is usually followed by a number of private parties all across the city. Sports edit Mumbai inherits the cricket fever justifiably and has 3 of the finest Crickets stadiums namely Brabourne Stadium (Churchgate), Wankhede Stadium (Marine Lines) and D. Y.Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai). Several of international cricket matches and domestic championships such as IPL have been played in these stadiums. Watch out for upcoming cricket stadium to join the cricket frenzy crowd. Apart from these, Ruia College, Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Marine Lines are some of the places where live cricket action can be seen for free. Alternatively if you are a football (soccer) fan, you may want to visit Cooperage Football ground (Colaba) for a local league match. For swimming enthusiasists, Mahatma Gandhi Swimming Pool (Dadar W) is the place to visit. For horse racing, head straight to Mahalakshmi Race Course (Mahalakshmi). Powai hosts some of the finest Golf fields. For others there are many sport activities including Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton which can be practised at various clubs. Gyms are plenty and can be easily found. Learn edit Work edit Nariman Point and Fort are the commercial hubs of the city and the most sought after destinations. There is a significant expatriate population working in the banks and financial services industries. Bandra-Kurla region has come up in recent years too, but remains less desirable. Advertising industry is a prominent industry in Mumbai. Many of the top advertisings companies such as Lintas, OampM, Saatchi amp Saatchi, Contract, Trikaya Grey have their offices in the city. A good idea to make quick money is to work part-time in a BPO or a call center most of which are concentrated at Mindspace, Malad(W) and Hiranandani Gardens (Powai). A part-time job can pay you as much as Rs 15,000 a month for just six hours a day for five days in a week. Only good for English speaking travelers. Foreigners can also earn a quick buck as extras in Bollywood movies. Pay rates average Rs 500-700 for a full day (8AM-8PM). Bring a book as there is alot of time spent sitting around, so its not something do do for the money. Normally you wont have to look for them as they will be asking tourists near Leopolds or your hotel manager may ask you when you book in. Buy edit add listing Visa and Master cards are widely accepted in the city shops. Many shopping establishments also accept American Express, Diners and host of other cards. However, some of the small shops or family-run shops may not accept these cards and some handy cash can be of help here. ATMs are widely available and many debit cards accepted as well. If you have an Indian bank account or credit card, you may not need to carry too much of cash. If you are a foreigner, it is a good idea to carry some cash to avoid charges while using your credit or debit card. In general, costs in Mumbai are higher than the rest of India, though they are still much lower by Western standards. Jewellery edit Silver Centrre by Sangeeta Boochra . 29 located at inside cottons opposite gangar opticians. mehta mansion. kemps corner. mumbai ( landline - 022-23649720 ) . is a govt approved Jeweller for generations - designer Sangeeta Boochra is the leading jewellery designer of the country. Oldest Jewellery brand in Silver Jewellery. Here you will find exquisite jewellery for all age groups. they do tribal. traditional and contemporary jewellery which has the essence of India. The brand continuously work towards the upliftment of the Indian Artisans and Kaarigars who work in the villages and do not have a platform to showcase their work. They have tribal Jewellery from Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh. Gujrat. Tamil Nadu. Kashmir etc. The designer gives her own design signature to all the pieces. A must recommended place to buy jewellery when in India. The prices are affordable and an air-conditioned shop with english speaking staff. The quality of items is quite good. You can pay with credit cards . The brand is from Johari Bazar Jaipur and is more then 119 years old. Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles The shopping experience in the city is a study in contrasts. At the lower end of the spectrum are street vendors. Existing at the borderline of legality, entire streets have been given over to these hawkers and in many places it is impossible to walk on the footpaths, because they have blocked the way. On the other hand, these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to haggle a lot and be careful about what to buy. Theres nothing like taking a local along to shop for you. Some famous shopping streets are: Chor bazaar . ( get down at the Grant Rd station on the Western Line. The market is on the east side of the station ). Chor Bazar which literally translates to Thief Market is a colloquial term used to refer a place selling stolen items. It consists of number of interconnecting by-lanes with street vendors hawking a wide variety of items from antiques to shoes to car accessories etc. The place can be quite a surprise for the number and type of items on sale. A great place to spot bargains and bartering is a must. Shop with a keen eye - look out for fakes or second hand items that are shoddily repaired and can be passed out for a quick buck. Fashion Street . ( from Chruchgate Station start walking towards Flora Fountain make a left turn and its a block down ). Best place in Mumbai to buy cheap clothes. Bargaininghaggling skills are a must if you want to shop here Offer to pay 14 of the asking price or less and then work your way upwards. Colaba Causeway . is filled with tourists and locals. It is located very close to the Gateway of India. It is a place where you will be able to find many authentic Indian souvenirs, antiques, carpets, and chandeliers. But foreigners will have to be very careful, as all these stores are road-side stalls. What may seem a good price that the person has quoted to you, it will actually be a rip off. Do not settle for anything more than one-fourth the quoted price. If they refuse a price just walk away and they will call you back quoting a lower price. Normally, the more you buy, the less you will have to pay for each individual item. Zaveri Bazaar . Best known jewelry Market, all at one place. Mangaldas Market . for silk and cloth Bhuleshwar Market . for fruits and vegetables Dadar (W) Flower Market . Visit early morning to see colourful and wholesale flower market in action Crawford Market . It is now officially known as the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market. But locals still refer to it by its old name. It is within 10 minutes walking distance from the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus on the Central Line in South Mumbai. Earlier it was the major wholesale trading market for fruits amp vegetables. Now it houses shops selling imported items such as food, cosmetics, household and gift items. Family-run shops . Or one could do shopping at family-run shops, where the items are behind the counter and one has to ask the salesperson to get items from the list. The traditional way to buy sarees or jewelry is to go to a shop where you sit on a bedspread laid out on the floor and the salespeople bring out their wares one-by-one until you make a decision. Shops like Bharat Kshetra in Dadar have scaled this model up to such an extent that they have a two-storied complex where you can do the same. Shopping Malls . Mumbai has been experiencing a boom in malls in the past few years. You can combine your shopping, dining out, and watching movies all in one place. What to buy edit Jewellery . Authentic jewellery by Silver Centrre ( Sangeeta Boochra ) Jaipur. inside cottons at kemps corner. Khadi clothing . Khadi is an authentic Indian variety of home spun cotton. Mahatma Gandhi advocated the use of khadi as a form of satyagraha against the use of foreign goods and a form of rural self-employment for India during the pre-independence days. Check out the Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan located at 286, DN Road, Near the Mumbai GPO amp Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is run by the Khadi Gramudyog Vikas Samiti 30 which is an umbrella organization started by the Mahatma himself which today has evolved into a government registered unit promoting the use of khadi. A good place to buy souvenirs including khadi Indian flags. These are similar in type to the ones used during the freedom struggle. It also houses other forms of fabrics like pure cotton wool, and silk. Items on sale include Blankets, Sweaters, Shirt pieces, Sandals, Shoes, Folders, Files, etc. All the items are hand made. Some of the items make use of natural straw. They also offer a collection of handmade paper products. Traditional clothing amp handicrafts . State government operated emporiums such as those for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jammu amp Kashmir etc sell state specific items of clothing and handicrafts. These are located in places around South Mumbai or the shopping arcades of Five Star Hotels. There is also a Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Emporium located near the Gateway of India beside the Tendulkars restaurant. The items on display include embroidered clothing, carvings, paintings, sculptures etc and are reasonably priced. Amongst the private labels, Fabindia 31 is a must visit for its variety of kurtas tunics, salwars, pyjamas, churidars amp dupattas. They also offer bedspreads, cushion covers, decorative pillows, quilts, table linens, home furniture etc. Just like the government owned emporiums, Fabindia operates on a cottage industries model where products are hand crafted by artisans and sourced from villages across India. Good quality, smart colours, trendy designs but prices are a bit on the higher side. Stores are located across Mumbai. Prrems - The Winter Wear Store houses a range of silk scarfs, made in India. It is located on Linking Road, Khar (West). Cotton clothes . Mumbai is great place to buy quality and cheaper cotton clothes. Amongst many notable shops and brands, Cottonworld is a place to look out for. Kurties and tunics . a must have in India. Linkin Laado has a wide range of classy kurties, fushion ethnic wear and exquisite dress materials in most sought after pure fabrics such as muls, cottons, maheshwari and chanderi silk etc in handblock prints and intrinsic chikankari work. The shop is situated at Link Square Mall, Shop No. F5, Opposite KFC, Above Croma, Linking Road, Bandra West. Dhoop . (translates into Sunshine or Incense) A quaint, stylist store where you can find really interesting quality crafts and home accessories. On the corner of Union Park, Near Olive, Off Carter Road in Bandra. Burlingtons . in the Taj is a tailor specializing in Indian outfits. Buy some material and get some clothes made up by a tailor. Its an incredibly cheap way to get quality made-to-measure clothes. Usually only takes a couple of days. Leather jackets . go to the main road in Dharavi. You can fit yourself with a leather jacket (they stitch it for you) of leather you pick. Usually takes just one day to get it and it costs around Rs 1,000-2,000. Antiques amp second hand items . Visit Chor Bazar for the best options and bargains Carpets, rugs and shawls Sarees . the best place to buy them is Dadar (both east and west). The place is buzzing 12 months a year. On Sundays the crowd can be maddening for outsiders. Good shops to buy Sarees are Dadar Emporium, Lazaree, Roop Sangam. On N C Kelkar Road and Ranade Road you can buy almost everything a woman needs. Bargain hard. Pashmina . cheap stuff is everywhere and decent shawls in every hue can be purchased at various markups in any hotel arcade. High-quality items in unusual colors and unique designs require more searching. The pashminas sold on Colaba Causeway are not anywhere close to pashmina. Prrems - The Winter Wear Store houses authentic Pashmina shawls. The Store is located on Linking Road, Khar (West). The business also houses every other winter wear garment, all manufactured in India. Indian musical instruments . Indian music has its own set of musical instruments such as Tabla, Harmonium, straight Flute that it relies upon. These can be bought at various music shops scattered across the city. Some well known shops are L. M.Furtado, Ghaisas amp Bros. Luxury Retail . Mumbai has witnessed a massive boom in luxury retail. All the brands you can buy in any other major city are available there. Bookshops edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles Mumbai has large number of organized book shops. However it also has number of streetside second hand book shops or displays that give opportunity to come across rare collections. Many of these roadside book shops can be prominently found, among many, near Flora Fountain, Maheshwari Udyyan (former Kings Circle) and Dadar west market. Tourist traps edit In a place without clearly displayed price tags (and sometimes even in places with), you will get charged about 3-4 times as much as a local if you seem like a tourist. Take a local with you if youre going to local markets to haggle. Haggling is much louder and ruder in India than elsewhere. Dont be afraid to haggle things down to 14 of the asking price. And most importantly remember that almost all stores that sell carpets, jewelry, handicrafts, etc. pay huge amounts of commission (25 up to even 50) to the cab drivers, hence avoid tourist taxis, cabs, etc. Another thing to remember is not to haggle just for the fun of it. The shopkeepers may take offense if you dont buy an item after they have agreed to your price. One of the places that you can trust is The World Trade Centre (in Cuffe Parade, near Hotel Taj President). Besides being the only World Trade Centre in Mumbai, this place has an amazing range of exquisite carpets, handicrafts, shawls, etc. with reputed government approved stores and state emporiums too. Ask for receipts everywhere including bars and check what you have been charged for. Dont ever accept a guide offer or escort of somebody from the street: You will certainly get conned. If some place (including cabs, eateries, stores, etc) claims it doesnt have change (this is highly unlikely), insist they get change from a neighbouring store. Groceries edit In addition to the local grocery stores which can be found on most of the streets, there are new additions to the city in the form of new big and small supermarkets and hypermarkets where you can get all the food items you need. Some of them are Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Hypercity, DMart, Spinach Local, Apna Bazaar. Eat edit add listing The dining experience at an upscale restaurant in Mumbai is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. If you search hard enough, you will find cuisine from practically every part of the world represented in the city. But to get a real flavour of whats unique to Mumbai, you will have to go a little lower down the scale and experience the street food and Irani cafes. That is what is described here. For individual restaurants and other places to eat, go to the individual district pages. Dont leave Mumbai without trying: Gujrati, Maharashtrian and Kerala Thali Indian Chinese Goan seafood As many different kinds of chaat (Bhelpuri, Pani Puri etc) as your stomach can handle Pav Bhaji from one of Mumbais many restaurants. (Shiv Sagar near Juhu Beach is famous). Kebab rolls, Pattis, Keema Indian sweets - milky, delicious concoctions (try the kulfi falooda at Badshahs in Crawford market) Vada pav (the great Indian veg burger) South Indian food from an Udupi restaurant Bread Maska (Bread amp Butter) from an Irani Cafe Kingfisher Blue beer Alfanso Mangoes during summer season Specialty restaurants edit Seafood . Apurva (Fort right off Horniman Circle). If you want to eat some authentic Indian (Konkan) sea food you must visit the Bharat Excellensea. It is located next to the Horniman Circle and the Reserve Bank of India. It is becoming pretty expensive. In the slightly higher price range, Trishna (at Kala Ghoda in Fort) and Mahesh Lunch Home (also in Fort) are very popular amongst both locals and tourists. Peshawari . Andheri ,( at Maratha Sheraton ). Its sister restaurant Bukhara in Delhi has been recognised as the best Indian restaurant across the world. Try tandoori jhinga, the kebab platter, sikandari raan (leg of lamb), and mangoes and ice cream (only during summers), Kebab Corner (Hotel Intercontinental), Copper Chimney (Worli) Khyber (Kala Ghoda), and Kareems Malad Link Road in Malad W. International Cuisine edit Sushi . Sushi Caf (Santa Cruz West). Sushi Caf is a cozy little place. The decor, including the furniture, is all-white. Here, you can get 20 pieces of those delicious, delicately-flavoured chunks of white rice rolled with fresh fish and vegetables for just Rs 600. The food is as much a feast for the eyes as it is a treat for the tongue. They also do home delivery all over Mumbai. Sushi Caf, Shop No. 1, Ground Floor, Sainara Building, corner of North Avenue and Linking Road, Santa Cruz (West), Tel: 98336-50503, sushicafemumbai. Chinese . India Jones, ( Hilton Towers Mumbai ), Mainland China (Saki Naka), Lings Pavillion (Colaba), Golden Dragon (Taj Mahal Hotel), Great Wall (The Leela), Spices (JW Marriott), China Gate (Bandra), China White (Bandra). Bandra offers a range of Chinese Restaurants (32. Royal China at VT (behind Sterling Cinema serves some of the best DimSum the city has to offer). The new CG83 at Kemps corner is brilliant and the signature restaurant of Nelson Wang. Also new is Henry Thams. The food is brilliant as are the prices, however the bar is much more popular than the restaurant. Combination Oriental . India Jones ( Hilton Towers Mumbai ), Pan Asian (at Maratha Sheraton), Seijo, and Soul Dish (Bandra), Joss (Kala Ghoda) has some of the best East Asian food in the country and at moderate prices (compared to hotels). San Qi at the Four Seasons (Worli) combines East Asian and South Asian cuisine quite well. Japanese . Wasabi by Morimoto ( Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba ) is Mumbais best and most expensive restaurant, but Japanese food is on the menus of most Pan Asian restaurants like Tiffin (The Oberoi, Mumbai), Pan Asian (Maratha Sheraton), India Jones (Hilton Towers Mumbai), and Spices (JW Marriott), Origami (Atria Mall Worli). Also Japengo Cafe at CR2 Mall in Nariman Point serves up some sushi. Tetsuma, adjacent to Prive (probably best nightclub in town) serves an average sushi but other dishes are worth a try. Best to go there for a cocktail and a few starters. Tian cafe at Juhu is also a good place for sushi. Try the Teppanyaki restaurant at Tian. Italian . Shatranj Nepoli ( Bandra, Union Park ), Little Italy (Juhu next to Maneckji Cooper school), Don Giovannis (Juhu, opposite JW Marriott), Mezzo Mezzo (at the JW Marriott), Vetro (at The Oberoi, Mumbai), Celini (at the Grand Hyatt), Mangi Ferra (Juhu), Taxi(Colaba), Spaghetti Kitchen (Phoenix Mills, Parel). Lebanese Food . Picadilly, at Colaba Causeway, deserves mention for being the only restaurant to serve Lebanese food. Try their shawormas. Cost for a meal for one Rs 100-200. Alcohol is not served. Parsi . Their ancestors originating from Iran, the Parsis are a special community of people that one would associate Mumbai with. Parsi food is based on ancient Persian cooking. Go to Brittania at Ballard Estate or Jimmy Boy close to Horniman Circle. International brands edit Chilis . Central Avenue Road, Powai, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Business Park. Ruby Tuesday . shop No. 20, 2nd Floor, Inorbit mall, Malad (West) or at Shop No. 31, CR 2 Mall, Nariman Point, Mumbai OR Nirmal Lifestyle, Lbs Marg, Mulund West. T. G.I. F . Palladium mall, Phoenix High Street, Lower Parel or Infiniti Mall, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri(West). Dunkin Donuts . multiple locations California Pizza Kitchen . 3 North Avenue, Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East). Costa Coffee . multiple locations Subway . multiple locations Regional Indian edit South Indian . Dakshin (Maratha Sheraton) and Woodlands (Juhu) Bengali . Oh Calcutta at Tardeo Kashmiri . Poush at Andheri Punjabi . Preetams Dhaba at Dadar(E) and Urban Tadka at Mulund Goan Cuisine . Casa Soul Fry opposite to Bombay University in town Gujarati Thalis . Chetana at Kala Ghoda, Thackers at Marine Drive, and Rajdhani (multiple locations) General Indian . Sheetal Bukhara, Great Punjab (both in Bandra). More in Bandra. Vegetarian . Swati Snacks (Tardeo, opposite Bhatia Hospital) a gem of a restaurant, it does not take bookings and the waiting during peak meal times is usually 45 minutes every day of the week Little Italy located on Juhu Tara Road (Jugu), Andheri West opp. Fame Adlabs multiplex, Malad (above croma), New Yorkers on Marine Drive Opp chowpatty Creame Center on Linking Road, Bandra near Shoppers Stop and also on Marine Drive opp chowpatty Statua at Nariman point opp. Maker Chambers. Relish (Hotel Samrat Churchgate). Excellent vegetarian cuisine from around the world. Fusion . Zenzi (Waterfield Road, Bandra), Out of the Blue ( Pali Hill, Bandra). Lounge . Olive (Bandra), Rain (Juhu), Indigo. Speciality Deli . Indigo Deli (Colaba), Gourmet Shoppe (The Oberoi Shopping Arcade), Moshes (Cuffe Parade), Cafe Basilico. Cafe . Leopold33 and Cafe Mondegar (both near Regal Cinema, Colaba) are great places to while away time, eat cheap, and get a beer. Mocha (chain) is popular with the younger crowd. Deliciae, the dessert cafe which has some of the best desserts in town, located next to Olive Restaurant in Khar. 24X7 Coffee Shops . Trattoria (Taj President), Frangipani (Hilton Towers Mumbai), Vista (Taj Lands End, Bandra), Hornbys Pavilion (ITC Grand Central), Lotus Cafe (JW Marriott), basically all the big hotels have one. More coffee shops in Bandra34 Goan, Coastal . Goa Portuguesa (Mahim) near Hinduja Hospital. New and a must try is Casa Soul Fry (opposite Bombay University in town) which serves up Goan Cuisine. Mumbai Street Food . To experience the tastes and flavors of typical Mumbai chaat, and yet not expose oneself to the dangers of unhygienic street food, check out Vitthals Restaurant located on one of the lanes opposite Sterling Cinema (C. S.T.), but make sure you have a strong stomach. Vithal Bhelwalla (not the Vithal resaurant which is copycat) near VT station (behind Mcdonalds) is a safe option. Street food stalls edit Songs have been written about Mumbais street food and you will find that the hype is justified. You will find them at every street corner, but they are concentrated in beaches and around railway stations. Bhelpuri stalls . Selling what in the rest of India would be called chaat . In Mumbai itself, the term chaat is rarely used. Rolls . Essentially different meat and cheese grilled and served with some Roti and spice, these are cheap and cheerful for anyone with a stomach that can handle it. They are known to be spicy so always ask them to make it mild. Try Ayubs (Kala Ghoda), Bade Miyan (highly over-rated), Khao Gulli (Food Lane, near Mahim Hindu Gymkhana), or Kareems (Bandra). All are particularly busy after a night of heavy drinking. Vada pav stands . Fried potato stuffed in yeasty bread. Developed to provide nourishment to mill-workers in Mumbais burgeoning mills. Now they are found everywhere, particularly in the railway stations. This is a Mumbai specialty. In Vile Parle (West), try the one off S. V Road near Irla across from Goklibai School. One of the most popular ones are opposite Mithibai College which is about 15 mins walk from Vile Parle Station. Also try the one outside Grant Road Station and Churchgate Station. Sandwich stands . Uniquely developed in Mumbai, you wont find anything like it anywhere else in India or the world. Chinese food stalls . Youll find them at many places, but they are particularly concentrated near Dadar railway station. They all have a typical Indian twist added to it, which is why it is frequently called Indian Chinese. Although it is great tasting, the hygiene of these places leaves a lot to be desired. Bhurji . Either Egg bhurji or Paneer bhurji, a mash of eggs and chopped tomato, onion, chili, and lots of oil. Eaten on the side with some pav. Try the Maker Chamber area (near Crossroads 2, Nariman Point). Tip: cheap and tasty food stalls are concentrated around the citys colleges. Street stall food in India is fantastic, and dirt cheap (you can fill yourself up for Rs 20). However, do consider well what you are putting in your mouth. Almost certainly the water used is non-potable, street vendors dont seem to understand much about hygiene or hand-washing, and food safety standards are low, with flies buzzing over everything. Even locals steer clear of street food during the monsoons, when diseases run rampant. If the stall seems very clean, and if it clearly states that it is using Aquaguard or mineral water, go for it. Authentic Marathi cuisine edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles Mumbai, being home to large ethnic Marathi community, has its share of notable restaurants that offer authentic Marathi cuisine. Most offer both snacks and regular dining. Some of the snacks to check out are Sabudana Wada, Batata Wada, Missal, Kanda Poha, Uppit (or Upma), Shira, Alu Wadi, Thalipith, Zunka Bhakari, ghavane (neer dosa) and many more. Two notable appetizer are Kokam Sarbat and Solkadhi which are best enjoyed during hot summers. People say that many of these authentic Marathi restaurents are finding it difficult to survive competitions with other modern or fast food typed restaurants, but you will find Gajali, Malvan Kinara, Sindhudurg and many more have retained their own charm and clientele. Udupi restaurants edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles Mangalorians(and udupi) forms the highset tourist populations of Mumbai, and both the cities have almost same culture and architecture. Udupi restaurants (or hotels) are everywhere. They bear the name of the town of Udupi in Karnataka, but do not be misled into thinking that they specialize in the cuisine of Udupi. They serve pretty much everything, and that is their specialty. Usually strictly vegetarian, these restaurants were opened by migrants from the district of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka (of which Udupi is a part), to satisfy the palates of other migrants from the district. Over time, they gained popularity as places to have South Indian food. As the tastes of their customers evolved, so to did their menus, so much that now you can find Mughlai, Indian Chinese, Bhelpuri, and other chaats in addition to South Indian stuff. Amazingly, some places serve imitations of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches too They are fast food joints and sit-down restaurants combined. The reason to visit them is not to experience fine gourmet dining, but to have cheap, passably tasty and fairly hygienic food. There is no easy way to identify an Udupi restaurant they are not a chain of restaurants and they may not have Udupi in their name, so you will have to ask. Matunga(Central line) has the best south Indian fare in Mumbai. There are few restaurants which could well be heritage sites as they are more than 50 years old and still retain thier old world charm(and furniture). Irani cafes edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles Irani cafes are Persian styled cafes opened by 19th century Persian migrants from Iran. These cafes have a unique lazy atmosphere, display of day-to-day accessories including toothpastes behind the cashier, soaps and what nots(specially targeted at bachelor crowds) and furniture. Most of these cafes were located at the corner of the road or building and were chosen spots by commuters to spend time while the traffic died down. It was quite an usual sight to find people spending hours reading newspaper over a cup of tea for hours in these places. Sadly the new restaurents and fast food culture has almost removed these cafes from the maps, though few notables like Kyani amp Co. and Light of Bharat near Shivaji park still remain. The joints are best known for their Irani Chai, Bun-MaskaMaska Pav (bread and butter) and Egg Omlette. Also are popular their assorted snacks, like Kheema-na-Patice, samosas, mava-na-cakes, etc. One of the the best dish which is almost always on the menu is Kheema (prepared from ground meat) and pav (bread). Thalis edit If you order a thali (translated as plate), you get a complete meal arranged on your plate, with a roti or chappati, rice, and many different varieties of curries and curd. Ordering a thali is a popular option when you are hungry and in a hurry as it is usually served blazingly fast. Most mid-level restaurants have a thali on the menu, at least during lunch hours. Occasionally, they are unlimited, which means that some of the items are all-you-can-eat. The waiters serve them at your table. Of course, you find many varieties of them, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. There is the South Indian thali. The North Indian thali translates to Mughlai or Punjabi. Do try Gujarati or Rajasthani thalis if you can find them. They are sinfully filling and tasty. Rajdhani (At Crawford Market) serves up thalis in the Rajasthani style while Aram (near Mahim Church, Mahim), Ramanayak Udipi (At Matunga Station, east) serves up thalis in South Indian style and Shree Thakker Bhojanalaya (off Kalbadevi Road) do filling and fabulous Gujarati thalis. Fast food chains edit Surprisingly, there is no fast-food chain in Mumbai serving Indian cuisine. But Western chains like McDonalds 35. Subway36. Pizza hut37. Dominos38. Kentucky Fried Chicken39 etc. have many outlets all over the city. But if you are a weary Westerner looking for the taste of the familiar, be warned that all of them have rather heavily Indianized their menus, so you will find the stuff there as exotic as you found Bambaiyya food. However, Barista40. Cafe Coffee Day41. and Smokin Joes42 are all Indian chains, although they dont serve Indian food. While Barista and Cafe Coffee Day, as there names suggest, serve coffee and pastries, Smokin Joes serves decent pizzas and is headquartered in Carmichael Rd, Mumbai. International coffee chains like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Aromas have recently set shop in Mumbai. Naturals is a chain of ice cream stores that serves up tasty and unconventional flavors of ice creams. Try their tender coconut or the coffee walnut ice creams. Its main branch is in Juhu in the Western suburbs (hence the tagline - Ice cream of Juhu Scheme), but it has franchises at many places including Marine Drive, Bandra, Nepean sea road, etc. Naturals is also famous for its seasonal Sitaphal or Custard Apple Ice-cream. Baskins-Robbins is an international ice cream chain having its presence throughout the city. Also there are a number of shops in malls amongst other places which serve Italian Gelato ice cream. What to eat edit Asking a local for suggestions is a fun way to try new things. Here are a few suggestions: Vada Pav . the vada is a mashed potato patty. Pav is a kind of bread that has its roots in Mumbai. (The word comes from the Portugese word po, for bread). The potato patty is sandwiched in the bread. Liberal helpings of three kinds of chutneys (sauces) are also added to the sandwich to make a seriously tasty snack. It is widely available on the streets and most folks price it Rs 6 a piece. If you feel uncomfortable with the hygiene of a particular stall, avoid it. In that case eating at. Jumbo Vada Pav 43 outlets, found almost at all train stations in the city, is a hygienic and safer options. Pav Bhaji . Part of the street food culture, this is mashed vegetables cooked in spices, topped with butter and served piping hot with pav. Widely available. For a variation, try the Pav Bhaji Dosa which merges Pav Bhaji with the South Indian Dosa. For the especially brave, ask for a plate of Masala Pav. It consists of two piece of Pav smeared with a generous helping of spicy paste. Bhel Puri amp sev puri . A classic Mumbai concoction, bhel-puri (or bhel for short) comprises mostly of puffed rice and assorted spices with a few chutneys. You can specify whether you want it spicy or bland and the vendor will make it for you. It is quite tasty and again ought to be had off the streets to get the real flavor. Most people though, like to flock to Juhu beach to try this out. Pani Puri . For first timers, this can be seriously intriguing. The vendor hands you a plate. Next he takes a puri (it looks like a golf ball, but brown in color), makes a small hole in it, and dips the puri into two jars. These jars contain water one tangy on a tamarind base, the other spicy on a mint base. He tops it off with some condiments and places the puri on your plate. You pick it with your hand and pop the whole thing into your mouth. The outcome is an explosion. Genial. A word of caution here though. Make sure you dont have your pani puri from just any vendor. The best vendors use only packaged water. Stick to that and enjoy the taste. Indian-Chinese . Nothing like regular Chinese. For a typical Bambaiyya flavor, try the Chinese Bhelpuri . Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes . A must try, if you happen to be in Mumbai in the summers. Mewad ice cream . If you happen to be in Mumbai, it is recommended you avoid ice creams from the famous and expensive parlors and try out the cheap Mewad ice cream stalls. They are a lovely treat at their price and provide a lot of options. The vendors are found everywhere across the streets, but avoid those who appear unhygienic. Variations of world cuisine such as Tandoori Chicken Pizzas - the Bombay Masala Pizza at the Pizzeria on Marine Drive is legendary and well worth investigation - or McAloo Tikki burgers. Tipping edit Tip between 5-10 at sit-down places. If a place includes service charges on the bill, you dont need to leave an extra tip. Note the difference between service tax and service charges. Service tax goes to Government and not to the staff. While tipping is always good practice, you dont necessarily have to tip the bartender while at a bar. If you plan to be there a while though its a good idea to give him Rs 50-100 on your first drink to ensure a night of trouble-free service. You do not have to tip cab or auto drivers at all, and dont get out of the vehicle until they have given you full and exact change. Pubs amp bars edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles A recent police crackdown (June 2012) on many popular bar and clubs is underway, so be cautious when visiting lower to mid range bars. Mumbai is one of the most liberal cities in India when it comes to attitudes to alcohol. Bars exist at virtually every street corner and many of them advertise themselves as family bars and restaurants, which indicates that they are primarily restaurants where one can also have a drink. Other places are primarily bars, some of them might be sleazy. In South Mumbai and in the Western suburbs, you are likely to find many places where foreigners hang out. Mumbai is much more accepting of women drinking than the rest of India. A woman ordering a drink is unlikely to raise eyebrows even in mid-range bars, though if you are alone, you might need to look out for your safety. Nightlife in Mumbai spans the gamut from performances at five star hotels to discos. Dance bars which involve young, fully clothed women dancing mostly to Hindi film and pop music, have been shut down by the government for corrupting the morals of those who frequent those places. While the state high court has ruled that the crackdown was illegal, it will be a while before they open again as there are some technicalities involved to be sorted out. In Mumbai, alcohol is much more easily available than many cities in India. Drinking amp driving Driving under the influence of alcohol is not considered as a serious offence in India as compared to western countries 44 45. In the event of an accident the law does not deals with drink-drive offenders with severity. The punishment is a minor fine andor imprisonment for only up to 6 months. The driving license is suspended only for at least six months. Coffee shops edit There many coffee shops in and around Mumbai. Try the Cafe Coffee Day 46 and Barista 47 chains. Since late 2012, the holy grail of coffee shops, Starbucks has made its presence felt in Mumbai in a big way. Do check out the biggest and tastefully interior-ed Starbucks at Horniman Circle at Fort in South Mumbai. Then theres the Cafe Mocha chain of coffee shops which also serve fruit flavoured hookas South Asian smoking pipes. If a small coffee and cookies place is what you are looking for, try Theobroma . it has an outlet at Cusrow Baug in Colaba. There are also Costa Coffee outlets throughout the city. Those looking for a more native form of coffee can try the filter coffee, a milky coffee with origins from South India, from any Udupi restaurant. But nowadays hookahs are banned in restaurants, cafes and pubs in Mumbai. Sleep edit add listing Taj Mahal Hotel at night Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles It is very difficult to find good budget hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveler, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business district and the touristy areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things arent much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the Western Suburbs in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travelers stay. Other budget hotels are found near railway stations, such as Dadar or Santa Cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches. Staff at the Windsor Hotel on Kumptha St have been accused assaulting a traveler on TripAdvisor. 48 One inexpensive alternative is to live with a local family as a paying guest. A list of available families can be obtained from the Government of India tourist office (91 22 2220 7433) opposite Churchgate train station. On the other hand, if money is not a problem, you can stay at the Taj in Colaba (the oldest in India), the Leela Kempinski, the ITC Grand Maratha, or the JW Marriott Mumbai, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel amp Convention Centre. Hotel listings are in the district pages. LGBT options edit There is already a lively late night, if somewhat subterranean, scene for gays, as well as social and political networks. However, you need to do your homework before arriving, as LGBT gathering spaces and organizations are not published or available at local newsstands. However, Bombay Dost (Bombay Friends) the only magazine catering to the community, after 7 years of running was closed and relaunched in 2009. Much of Mumbais LGBT scene is coordinated using social networking sites and groups. Use extreme caution robberies, hustlers, and even police entrapment are not unheard of, though a July 2009 judgment legalizing homosexuality might have saved you from the last one. Unfortunately, that was revised and declared criminal in 2013. Contact edit Landlines edit The area code for Mumbai is 22 (prefix 91, if you are calling from outside India). Phone numbers are eight digits long, but on occasion you will find a seven digit number listed. That is probably an old listing. They made the changeover from seven to eight digits a few years back, when they allowed private service providers to offer telephone. Just prefix a 2 to the number and it should work just fine. Pay phones edit Phone booths can be found all over the city. Though they are coin operated, there is usually someone to run the place. (Typically the phones are attached to a roadside shop). You need to keep putting 1 rupee coins into the slot to extend the talk time, so keep a change of 1 rupee coins handy with you. The person running the booth will usually have them. If you find a booth marked STDISD, you can call internationally or anywhere within the country. Fees will be charged according to the time spent and a meter runs to keep track of your time. You pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night. Mobile phones edit Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are The MTNL 49. Vodafone 50. Loop Mobile 51. Airtel 52. Dolphin 53. Reliance 54. and Tata Indicom 55. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city. All mobile numbers, are 10 digits long and begin with a 9, 8 or 7. Do not dial the city prefix for mobile numbers. If you dont get through to a mobile number, try adding a 0 before you dial it. Due to security threats, in order to purchase a SIM card you will need to provide formal identification. While Roaming in Mumbai the best app you should have in your mobile is m-Indicator. It will give you detailed Mumbai local information, Cab-auto fair, bus route, cinemas near by and many more Cybercafes edit Cybercafes are located at virtually on every street corner and the rates are quite low. Do note that they have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, so if you find yourself in one of them, dont be surprised if you are stuck with a really small monitor, Windows 98, and Internet Explorer 5.0. Also data security could be an issue. As a caution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe. Wi-Fi edit Finding Wi-Fi in Mumbai is very difficult due to security concerns. A few coffee shops such as Barista may offer access. You should start your search with Chembur, Pamposh, Phoenix Mall, Santa Cruz, and Sterling Baristas. Kanada. Indiabulls Finance Centre, Tower 221st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road West. 91 22 6749 4444. Also, most lobbies of upper-end hotels (eg. Taj, Oberoi Trident, etc.) will have Wi-Fi services if you wish to hang-out in their coffee shops. Please add to this list 160edit You can also find free Wi-Fi at the airport if you have an Indian phone number, provided by You Broadband. At Mexiloko (Shop 1, Bela CHS Ltd, 81A, Colaba Causeway, Colaba, Mumbai-400005), you can get Free Wi-Fi and you dont need a mobile phone. A staff will tell you a password. Postal amp courier services edit The Indian Postal services head office is housed at GPO, a magnificent colonial architecture on its own. next to C. S.T. railway station. The other main branch office can be found at Dadar(E) on Ambedkar Rd. Stay safe edit For a city of its size and global importance, Mumbai is quite safe. However, as with any foreign city, it is best to err on the side of safety and act according to your local environment. Here are a few basic safety tips: Littering is punishable with a INR 200 fine throughout Mumbai as part of the Clean-Up Mumbai initiative by the BMC. In reality, the chances of getting caught are extremely low. The fines are given out by the BMC and the police never bother if people litter right in front them. Keep your money and credit cards safe at all times. Always carry some cash as many places wont take cards. Do not display 500 and 1000 rupee notes in public. Beware of pickpocket-ting on buses and trains. Also beware of mobile, chain, or bag snatchers who operate in densely populated places, such as railway stations, busy roads, and traffic signals. Women traveling by train, especially on off-peak routes should travel in the second class where at least a few co-passengers are also found. Women (especially Westerners) should avoid crowded places, you might well get groped. Cases of men pinching or touching women are common in crowded public places, including nicer nightspots. Create a scene if this does happen to you, there will be enough people around that will come to your defense. In general, in Mumbai, if you are ever worried about your safety, make a loud scene. It is an extremely crowded city, and somebody is always around and willing to help. Women should never ever take lifts from strangers. Western women tourists should note that if they visit a disco or pub in Mumbai or India, dont take lifts or even get too friendly with strangers. You will almost certainly get conned, if not worse. Many Indian men presume that if youre foreign you must be easy. Men should also be careful, pay respect to ladies and maintain safe distance. Dont ever let an auto or taxi you are traveling in pick up any more people, or pull over before your final destination. Police can sometimes be almost as shady as criminals in Mumbai. At night, women should ensure if they are ever stopped by police, there needs to be a female police officer present or they are well within their rights in demanding the presence of a woman cop. Be aware of scams. Theres one man claiming to be a British citizen that will tell you that he has been mugged and lost his passport and so on and that he needs your help to claim some money from his brother in the UK. Just tell him you are in a rush or out of money because its a scam and he is just a good actor. There is another scam, in which a person (mostly taxi drivers) asks you for a change of 1000 INR currency note. If you give him two 500 INR notes in exchange for a 1000 INR note he will cleverly change one or both the 500 INR notes to 100 INR without you noticing. hence you may end up believing you gave him less money in return. He will ask you to pay the difference conning you of that cash. So Beware when someone asks you change for 1000 INR. Fraudulent SIM cards are not only sold on streets, but also in official-looking mobile phone stores. Never buy a SIM card if the vendor refuses to give you a receipt make sure that the SIM envelope is not open, and check prices against an official brochure. Violent crime in Mumbai is more or less like any other large Indian city. Most notably, terrorists have staged several murderous attacks in Mumbai, targeting banks and the stock exchange in 1993 (killing around 300), commuter trains in 2006 (killing over 200) and top hotels including the Taj Mahal Palace and Oberoi in 2008 (over 170 dead). The last of these saw foreigners, specifically Americans, Britons and Israelis, explicitly targeted for the first time. Emergency numbers edit Mumbai Police Control Room . 100 Police Infoline . 1090 D. G. Control . 91 22 22026636 Mumbai Police Head Quarter . 91 22 22625020 North Control . 91 22 28854643 East Control . 91 22 25233588 West Control . 91 22 26457900 South Div. . 91 22 23089855 Central Div . 91 22 23750909 Traffic Police 62 Traffic Control . 91 22 24937746 Traffic Helpline . 91 22 30403040 Railways edit Airport edit Santacruz Airport . 91 22 26156600 Sahar Terminal (NIPTC) . 91 22 26829000 Indian Airlines Enquiry . 91 22 26168000 Air India Enquiry . 91 22 22796666 Air Ambulance edit Fire Station . 101, 91 22 2307611123086181230611213 Coast Guard . 91 22 24376133, 91 22 24371932 Touts edit Recently, there has been a great rise in the number of complaints about harassment of innocent tourists in various destinations around the country. The Ministry of Tourism has adopted a strategy of introducing Audio Guide Devices at various places of interest around the country such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, etc. to provide reliable and factual information to tourists. It is wise to hire such devices as you can avoid being ripped off or ambushed by desperate touts itching to make a buck. The Ministry of Tourism has also announced its partnership with AudioCompass, a company specializing in creating Audio Tours of all places of interest in the country including Mumbai, in the form of Audio Devices available at the monuments and Smartphone apps that can be download from the App Store. Stay healthy edit Food As elsewhere in India, be careful with what you eat. Outside of major tourist hotels and restaurants, stay away from raw leafy vegetables, egg-based dressings, like mayonnaise, and minced meat are particularly risky. In short, stick to boiled, baked, fried, or peeled goods. Water Opinions on tap water vary, but most visitors choose to stick to the bottled stuff. Large bottles of water can be purchased at a very low cost. One note of caution, when buying water from street vendors, make sure the lid is sealed, there have been cases of bottles being filled with tap water, and sold as new. Fitness Numerous fitness centers exist throughout the city. Many exercise facilities and spas offer 24 hour memberships for visitors and are a popular way to unwind after a long day of touring in Mumbai. Smog can reach unhealthful levels, especially during the dry season. This, coupled with the summer heat and humidity, can make spending time outdoors quite unpleasant. Cope edit Maps edit City Map . Eicher has an excellent city-map of Mumbai with detailed listings. Familiarize yourself with it before you begin, or alternatively trace your route on it. Rs 30. BEST Route Map . Thanks to the density of bus routes in the city, the map is quite hard to decipher. Although bus routes are listed in the itinerary, you may have to find out about a few others if you plan to mixmatch the order of the sights. People are very helpful in general. Check the BEST Route Finder for detailed information on the routes. The map is available at news stands. Rs 10. Google Maps works brilliantly for most purposes Newspapers edit Local newspapapers can be handy and reliable sources for day to day updates about the city. The city has number of newspapers and other publication that list local happenings. The Times of India 64 has a supplement called Bombay Times . There are also other papers like The Asian Age 65. DNA 66. Indian Express 67. Hindustan Times 68 and Free Press Journal 69. For the business updates, check Economic Times 70. There are three very good local city tabloids called Mid-Day 71. Mumbai Mirror 72. and Afternoon . These papers are city focused and cover a lot of gossip, local news, and have plenty of entertainment listings. One could refer to these papers for any specific activity. In addition, Time Out now has an excellent Mumbai edition each month which can be picked up on street bookshops. It is a little more eclectic than the others listed here. Most newspapers would not cost more than Rs 3. All of these papers have information on arts, dance, eating out, food festivals, events, exhibitions, lectures, movies, theatre listings, concerts, seminars, and workshops. There are also many local newspapers in regional languages such as Lok Satta 73 (marathi), Maharashtra Times 74 (marathi), Saamna 75 (marathi), Navakal 76 (marathi), Janmabhoomi (gujrati), Mumbai Samachar 77 (gujrati) and Navbharat Times 78 (hindi) which cater to local and regional interests and tastes. Radio edit There are twelve radio stations in Mumbai, with nine broadcasting on the FM band, and three All India Radio stations broadcasting on the AM band. Mumbai also has access to commercial radio providers such as Sirius and XM. Hospitals edit Individual listings can be found in Mumbais district articles List of Major Hospitals and health care centers: Asian Heart Institute. GN Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra(E), 400051 ( Bandra Kurla Complex ), 91 22 56986666 ( fax. 91 22 56986506 ), 79. 160edit Breach Candy Hospital. 60 Bhulabhai Desai Rd, 400026. 91 22 236433092363365136232242367188823672888 ( fax. 91 22 23630147 ), 80. 160edit Jaslok Hospital. 15 Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg, 400026 ( Peddar road ), 81. 160edit JJ Hospital. ( Byculla ), 82. 160edit KEM Hospital. ( Parel ), 83. 160edit Lilavati Hospital. A-791 Bandra Reclamation, Bandra(W), 400050. 91 22 26455889264558912643828182 ( fax. 91 22 26407655 ), 84. 160edit Nanavati Hospital. S. V. Rd, Vile Parle(W),400 057 ( Vile Parle ), 91 22 261255552612930226182255. 85. 160edit Orbit Eye Hospital ( Lasik Surgery ), 110111, 1st Floor, Markaz View, Next to Millat School, S. V Road, Jogeshwari(W), Mumbai -400102, Maharashtra India ( Jogeshwari(W) ), 91-22-2677 3600 2677 1133 (infoorbiteyehospital. in ), 86. 160edit Rushabh Eye Hospital. Chembur. 87. 160edit Sushrusha Hospital. Ranade Rd, Dadar, 400028. 91 22 24449161. 160edit Wockhardt Hospital and Heart Institute. ( Mulund ), 91 22 259077682593438925934387. 88. 160edit Utsav Eye Clinic ( Squint Eye Surgery ), 16, Hari Om Heritage, Plot no 8, Sector 21,Next to MTNL exchange, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India ( Kharghar ), 91-22-27742553 (utsaveyeclinicgmail ), 89. Mon to Sat 10 am to 9 pm. 160edit Sudha Tandon Fertility, IVF amp Endoscopy Hospital ( IVF amp Infertility Hospital ), Gagangiri Complex 18th Road, Near Dr. Ambedkar Udyan, Chembur (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071, India ( Chembur ), 91 22 25280443 (infosudhatandoninfertility ), 90. 160edit Animal hospital edit Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals ( Locally this hospital is known as Bail Ghoda (Bull Horse) Hospital. The Bombay Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is also Headquartered there. Their ambulance rushes in answer to any call of distress to animals. ), ( Parel ), 91 22 24135285241354342413751824133598. 160edit Diagnostic centre edit List of Major Diagnostic, health care and Polyclinics: Soningra Polyclinic - Since 1984, catering the nation since last 25 years effectively and efficiently. B - Helal Bldg, Dr. Mascarenhas Rd, Mazgaon, 91 22 23715963, 91 22 2749662 Super Religare Laboratories Limited formerly Ranbaxy SRL 91 - Largest clinical reference laboratory network in India and in South East Asia. Plot 113, St 145 MIDC Andheri (E), 91 22 28237333, 91 22 30811111-99 Wellspring 92 - Another premier diagnostic laboratory owned by the Piramal group. Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Near A to Z Industrial Estate, Off Worli Naka, Lower Parel(W). Along with the above they have other centers as well throughout the city. 24 hour chemist edit Parel Chemist. Opp. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Parel. 91 22 4131299, 91 22 24129751. 160edit Mumbai Medico. Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo. 91 22 23086641. 160edit Noble Chemist. Opp. AutoHangar Mercedes Showroom, Prabhadevi. 91 22 23853130. 160edit High CommissionsEmbassies edit Apart for the ones listed above there are consulates of a number of nations which can be can be found in the yellow pages directory. Get out edit By train edit The suburban train service, mentioned above, does a good job of connecting the surrounding cities. For trains to other Indian cities, the main reservation offices are at Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on Central line. There are special ticket windows and quotas for foreign tourists. For bookings and tariffs on train tickets to anywhere in India from Mumbai, visit Indian railways website107. To travel unlimited on the Mumbai you can use TOURIST TICKETMumbai Local Tourist Ticket provided by the Indian Railways. The Maharajas Express is a luxury train that will take you to Delhi. By road edit Mumbai Metropolitan Region The Mumbai Metropolitan Region around Mumbai is fast developing into a major conurbation. If you need to get to the surrounding cities of Thane, Navi Mumbai or Kalyan, bus services are available. TMT (Thane Municipal Transport) operates services in the Thane city and areas around it. The MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), commonly known as ST, operates services from selected points in the city to the extended suburbs. From Dadar, services to Navi Mumbai and Panvel and from Borivali to Thane being the most prominent. Numerous other important routes are also covered in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) by the MSRTC. NMMT (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport) operates services in Navi Mumbai Area, and a few points around. They also have services from Mulund in Greater Mumbai. KDMT (Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport) operates in the Kalyan-Dombivali Area with a few connections to Navi Mumbai. Another option is to to book bus tickets online from RunBus 108 Redbus109,TicketGoose110 and Bookmyconnect 111 which has tied up with a number of large private bus operators all over India. By sea edit Raigad . district of Maharashtra lies just south of Mumbai. It is famous for its beaches and forts. You can get there by road or by ferry from Mumbai. The important ferry routes are: Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Mora (Uran ). Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Rewas (near Mandwa ). These are in the budget range. Gateway of India, Rewas. Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. Service approximately every two hours, suspended during the monsoon season, i. e. May-Oct. From Rewas, take a bus or car to Alibag . By car edit Hill Stations Following are some of the hill stations that can be weekend gateways from Mumbai. Matheran (102 km1.5hrs): can be reached both by road and by train. For train option, take a suburban train to Neral and take hour long toy train to reach Matheran top. Alternatively it can be climbed. Lonavala (111.5 km, 1.5hrs) Best reached by road. Suburban trains do not ply to Lonavala, and may need to exchange train at Karjat or take en route long long distance train. Khandala (101 km1.5hrs) Check Lonavala. Mahabaleshwar (242km, 7hrs) Best reached by road. By air edit Lots of nearby destinations can be reached by short flights: Goa. Ahmedabad. Pune and Rajkot. um ein paar zu nennen. This is a guide article. It has a variety of good, quality information including hotels, restaurants, attractions, arrival and departure info. Plunge forward and help us make it a star