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Population:13,000,000 (City)20,000,000 (Includingmetropolitan area)

Currency:Indian Rupee, INR = 100 Paise

Opening hours:Shops: 10.00-20.00, howeverthese vary depending on the areaBanks: 8.30-14.30 Weekdays9.30-12.30 Saturdays

Internet:www.indiatourism.comwww.mumbaisuburbs.com/mumbai-touristwww.target-tours.com/city-guide/mumbai

Newspapers:Mumbai Mirror, Times of IndiaAfternoon Despatch and CourierMumbai Mirror

Emergency numbers:102 Accident, 105 Medical101 Fire, 100 Police (City)

Tourist information:GITOAddress: 123 Marashi Karve Road,Churchgate, Mumbai 400020Opening hours: Mon–Fri,8.30-18.00 Sat, 8.30-14.00Tel: +91 (0)22 2207 4333/4 +91(0)22 2203 3144/45www.incredibleindia.com

MUMBAIPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-04-28 | COUNTRY CODE: INContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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MUMBAIOriginally known as Bombay, with 13 million inhabitants, thisis India’s largest city. It is an amazing mixture of crowds,noise and traffic that is bursting with people. A megalopolisyou will either love or hate, the pace is fast and furious andnever stops. Hot and humid, it has a vibrant and dynamicpopulation that just gets on with the life! Once you havecome to grips with the city, it is the kind of place where youwill need to go with the flow. The atmosphere is heady here,where all walks of life meet together in a huge melting pot ofcolours, noises, smells and excitement.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

You will never be bored in energetic andexuberant Mumbai. Being India’s financialand entertainment capital it has become avaried mix of India’s unique people; apolyglot of religion, language and culture.Mumbai has grown dramatically in the last50 years with a huge influx of immigrantstaking their shot in the city of dreams, tomake money.

With a wealth of sites to visit you will havelittle time to stop and take a breather, sobe prepared to be swept up in this beehiveof activity. From the contemporary hustlearound the Flora Fountain Statue to the9th-13th century rock hewn temples ofElephanta Island, there is something to dofor all tastes.

Films in India are a very important part ofdaily life and Mumbai is the birthplace ofIndian film industry. Silent movies weremade here in the early 1900s. Bollywoodproduces the most films, in terms ofnumbers, in the world. See if you can getyourself a permit to visit Bollywood.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Nehru PlanetariumThe Nehru Planetarium, commissioned on3rd March, 1977 has grown into a Centrefor scientific study of astronomy. Theprogrammes are aimed at inspiringstudents. Special arrangements are madeto watch, study and photograph Solar &Lunar eclipses, and many such otherevents. Telescopes are installed outsidethe Planetarium to enable eager visitors towatch these phenomena.

There is also a Mini Planetarium, which istaken out to remote rural areas to projectits shows for people and children to makethem aware of the astronomical progress.These shows are highly popular and ingreat demand.

Address: Dr Annie Besart Road, Worli MumbaiPhone: +91 (0)22 2496 4676Internet: www.nehru-centre.org/planetarium

Crawford Market/ Mahatma JyotibaPhule MarketOnce it was located between the Britishfort and the local town, built in 1869 it ismore a throwback to a Victorian marketthan modern day India. The friezes on theexterior walls and the stone fountains inthe interior are designed by LockyardKipling, father to Rudyard Kipling. Gobs offresh fruit and vegetables are sold hereincluding ‘smuggled’ chocolate and cheese.

Address: Junction of Dadabhoy Naoroji Road and Carnac Road

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Mani Bhavan Ghandi Museum(ghandi’s House)Ghandi once lived in this simple housefrom 1917-1934. It now houses a museumand a library preserving the spirit of theman who defined modern India. There arefilms featuring Ghandi’s life on the secondfloor.

Address: 19 Laburnam RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 2380 5864

Malabar HillSituated on a small hill in the southern partof the city, this is the highest vantagepoint in central Mumbai at just 50 metresabove sea level. Surrounded by upmarketresidential areas it is home to the ruins ofthe Walkeshwar Temple built between 810and 1260 AD. The popular BagangaFestival of Music is usually held here inJanuary.

Address: Near Marine Drive

Chowpatty BeachVery popular with tourists this is one of thecity’s most famous beaches. Quiet by daythere is carnival like atmosphere at nightwith pony rides, fortune tellers and anopportunity to try some of the local(mumbaish) snacks.

Address: Juhu, Mumbai

Flora Fountain/ Hutatma Chowk(martyr’s Square)Located in the heart of the business districtFlora Fountain was dedicated in 1864 bythe Agri-Horticultural Society of WesternIndia. Built of Portland marble itsnamesake is the Roman Goddess ofFlowers and the Season of Spring. Itstands at the exact spot where the originalChurch Gate of the Bombay Fort oncestood.

Address: Fort Business District

General Post OfficeLocated just behind Victoria Terminus thelargest GPO in India was completed in1913. The imposing edifice is the templatefor the Indo-Saracenic architectural styleand includes high vaulted ceilings andmarble topped tables in the interior. Wellworth a visit.

Address: St Georges Road

Swapna Nagri (western Suburbs)A delightful park with rides, games andfood stalls. Ideal if you want to get awayfrom the crowds for a while.

Address: BR Road Model Town.Underground: Trains from CST to Mulund Station.

Gateway To IndiaThis is the city’s most famous landmarkand was built to commemorate the 1911visit of King George V and Queen Mary.Representative of the Indo-Saracenic styleit is 26 metres at its highest point. The lastBritish ship left here, and so with it theempire, when the Raj ended in 1947.

Address: Colaba, waterfront in South Mumbai

EATING #EATING#

In Mumbai can you sample the best of theIndian kitchen, abundant in its regionalvariations and cross-variations, as well asits international selection. Also give thestreet food a try, especially the bhel puri,the sweet and sour Mumbai speciality ofdeep fried pastry shells with onion, tomatoand chilies. Juice bars are a good place for



a drink but keep away from ice made withuntreated water!

EXCLUSIVEOlive Bar And GrillStylish scene restaurant favoured bycelebs and models. One of the best placesto hang out in Mumbai.

Address: Pali Hill Tourist Hotel 14 Union ParkPhone: +91 (0)22 2605 8228Internet: www.olivebarandkitchen.com

Khyber RestaurantOne of the city’s most popular restaurants– it’s an institution with opulent whitemarble floors, stone pillars and where thewaiters dress in Patna tribal garb. Servesnorthwest frontier food.

Address: 145 M.G. RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 2267 3228Internet: www.khyberrestaurant.com

MID-RANGECream CentreSelected vegetarian food, try their puffedBhaturas, sizzling starters or ice creamsodas. Popular with the locals.

Address: Fulchand Niwas 258Phone: +91 (0)22 2367 9222Internet: www.creamcentre.com

Golden PunjabThe suit and tie crowd comes here tosample a variety of Punjab food andTandori Chicken. Hearty fare in largeportions so bring an appetite!

Address: Mahavir Centre Plot 7Phone: +91 (0)22 2789 3572

BUDGETFood InnAuthentic North Indian food with anexcellent selection of lamb dishes. Good,friendly service.

Address: S Bhagat Sing Road

Martin’sGood Goan food. Very cheap and basic but

don’t let that fool you – it’s excellent!Vegetarians beware! Busy. Close to theStrand Cinema.

Address: The Strand

CAFÉS #CAFES#

Some excellent cafés have appeared in thelast few years. These are often genteelestablishments appealing to up and comingyoung Indian professionals.

Cafe Coffee DayPopular with the student set, there areover 42 establishments in Mumbai, aninformal and lively staff they always keepsthem full. Edibles include smoothies, icecreams and wraps.

Address: Litte ltaly No 18BInternet: www.cafecoffeeday.com

MochaClose to Churchgate Station, Mocha is achic little coffee shop and bar. It has adefinite Arabic feel to it and there areplenty of exotic coffees on offer.

Address: 82 Nagin MahalPhone: +91 (0)22 6633 6070Internet: www.mocha.co.in

WafflesTrue to its name it serves a tasty waffleselection together with savoury pastas andsandwiches.

Address: Bomeirji Petit Road, Shop No 13, Chiroy MansionPhone: +91 (0)22 6664 1977



Café RoyaleWho is name dropping? Bill Clinton hasstopped in to wine and dine here. Feast ona steak or sizzler in nostalgic Hollywoodambience. A hop, skip and a jump from theGateway to India.

Address: 166 M.G. RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 2288 3982

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

Mumbai has changed a great deal over thepast few years, 10 years ago you could saythe nightlife didn’t exist, but now has avigorous club and bar scene. Mumbai has alicense to party. Less strict than manyother Indian’s cities the most famoushangout is Enigma where you will spot arange of Bollywood stars and models thatis if you can get in!

Vie LoungeMore at home in the Balearic Islands thanIndia, Vie Lounge is currently the hotspot.The Bellinis and Martinis are exquisite andthe music is spot on.

Address: 102 Juhu Tara RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 2660 3003Internet: www.vie.co.in

EnigmaWelcome to the glam world of Bollywoodstars and the latest models but you willhave to pay for the privilege as entrancecharges are on the higher side.

Address: JW Marriot, Juhu Tara RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 6693 3288

Bed Lounge And BarBeds replace chairs at this club. ExcellentDJs. Great party, however don’t turn up inyour pyjamas!

Address: 230 Linking Road, nr Shopper’s StopPhone: +91 (0)22 3953 5566

Leopold Café And BarThe Leopold has been around since 1871and still kicking. There is a good juice barand a fine selection of brew. Spectacularviews!

Address: Colaba CausewayPhone: +91 (0)22 2202 0131

Club MondegarVery popular with visitors, Club Mondegarserves draught beers and deliciouscocktails. Classic rock music thumps away.Be prepared for lots of students andWesterners.

Address: 5A Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, ColabaPhone: +91 (0)22 2202 0591

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Mumbai is a shoppers’ paradise.Handicrafts and textiles are both plentifuland varied, in quality and price. There is awide range of upmarket outlets. The stallsalong MG Road have a wide selection ofreject items which are from name brandmanufacturers. Better quality items can bepurchased along Colaba Causeway.Bazaars are good to visit for a price checkor the action but not always the best placeto buy. There are also excellentopportunities of choice and price for



household items and soft furnishing.

Khadi Village Industries Emporium, arambling Victorian store that has a longhistory, is ideal for traditional Indianclothing. It is near Thomas Cooks Office;286 Dr DN Marg.

Near the Gateway of India (34 ShivajiMarg), Central Cottage IndustriesEmporium is a good place to find souvenirsand downstairs are furniture and jewellery.Not for your bargain shopper but thequality is very good.

There are lots of Kashmiri stores, if you arelooking for textiles, rugs and handicrafts,with lots of choice on Mereweather Road.You might, however, have to haggle to getthe price you want.

Chor Bazaar is a great area for antiques asis Mutton Street. Lots of items are on sale.Interesting to visit but you may have tosearch somewhat for a good bargain.

North of Crawford Market and west ofMohammed Ali Road are a huge number ofdifferent stalls and plenty of smaller stores.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

The accommodation in Mumbai variesconsiderably in price and quality. Manyhotels fill up before twelve noon so youshould try and book ahead if you can. Mosttourists tend to make for Colaba or MarineDrive which can be a bit more expensivebut better quality than elsewhere. Othersmake tracks for Juhu.

EXCLUSIVETaj Mahal Palace And TowerThe ultimate in opulence the Taj Mahal isone of India’s top hotels. Once a statelyhome it includes shops, a huge pool andone of the city’s best nightclubs. Therooms with a view, facing the sea, arequite something.

Address: Apollo BunderPhone: +91 (0)22 6665 3366Internet: www.tajhotels.com

IntercontinentalThe Intercontinental is situated at one ofIndia’s most prestigious addresses and isultra modern with state of the arttechnology at its command. Chic, boutiqueand oozes luxury.

Address: 135 Marine DrivePhone: +91 (0)22 3987 9999Internet: www.ichotelsgroup.com

GOOD VALUEBentley’sPopular with lots of people Bentley’s is in aleafy backstreet. Good value and therooms open out onto a garden at the back.

Address: 17 Oliver RoadPhone: +91 (0)22 2284 1474Internet: www.bentleyshotel.com

Hotel ClassicA super location, just five minutes fromSanta Cruz Airport, and close to therailway station. Breakfast is included and ithas a range of facilities.

Address: SV Road Santacruz WestPhone: +91 (0)22 2649 1456Internet: www.classichotelmumbai.com

BASICLawrenceOne of the best cheapie hotels. Haslocation. Six clean doubles and breakfast isincluded in the price. Great eats justaround the corner.



Address: 3rd floor, 33 Sri Baba Marg (Rope Walk Lane behindTGIs)Phone: +91 (0)22 2284 3618

OasisBudget priced with clean beds, en suiterooms and TVs. Non A/C rooms areavailable. A stone’s throw from the trainstation.

Address: 276 SBS MargPhone: +91 (0)22 3022 7886Internet: www.hoteloasisindia.in

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportsThere are two airports in Mumbai, TheChattrapathi Shivaji (Mumbai)International Airport and Santa CruzDomestic Airport. Mumbai Airport is thebusiest airport in India and is 35 km fromthe CBD and Santa Cruz is 25 km from theCBD.

Expect to take around ninety minutes toget into the city centre as the traffic can bevery heavy. Take a prepaid taxi which areavailable outside arrivals and there is afree bus service between the twoterminals.

Internet: www.mumbaiairport.com

Public transportThis includes taxis, trains and BEST buses.Probably the fastest way of getting aroundis by local train. City buses are fine forshort trips with fares starting at 2 rupees.Be prepared for crowded conditions on alllocal transport. BEST buses go out to all

corners of the city. Tickets can be boughtfrom the conductor on the bus but do avoidthe rush hours if you can.

TaxiThere is no shortage of taxis with theaverage price being 12 rupees perkilometre. They usually have meters.However watch out for those metres set onthe previous fares and make sure yourdriver has a conversion card.

PostThe General Post Office is situated close toVictoria Terminus.

PharmacyThere are plenty of 24 hour pharmacies.

Wordell’s Chemists

Address: Stadium House, Veer Nanman Road

DentistNicholson Dental Clinics

Northcote Nursing Home P.Ltd

Address: 1 BEST Rd, opposite Taj HotelPhone: +91 (0)22 2284 2326 or +91 (0)22 2204 0696

TelephoneCountry code: +91

Area code: 022

Electricity220 volts (round pins)

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