Any tips for Mumbai?

bylromarha

cundall wrote:

"tut tut" are now banned from the center of bombay

I'd be gutted! Worth travelling to the suburbs to experience IMO!

ianto_2

cundall wrote:

"tut tut" are now banned from the center of bombay

In india "tut tut" are called rickshaws - the meter will start at 1Rs and increment by 0.1; To save looking up the rickshaw rates, and to work out what to pay using the current rates:

multiply meter reading by 10 and take 1 off - if it says 1.6 then the actual rate is 16-1 =15Rs; if it says 4 then 40-1=39Rs - Easy!

From where you are staying - churchgate station is near - outside the station there is a guy who sells "vada pau" - indian spicy potato pattie burger with spicy sauces - you have to try these they are fab:

A little known fact - if you want to try authentic indian food without getting a gippy tummy - eat the food in railways cafeterias - by law it is fresh, they throw away stuff that is not sold. It is also very cheap - try "Idli sambar" a south indian rice patty in dhal - or "masala dhosa and sambar" - rice pancake with potato filling in dhal - always good to eat these south indian rice products in india - they are easy to digest, and almost always freshly cooked.

I would only recommnd going to the malls if you miss brent cross! - They are just like the british ones, all over priced, international pap! - the only good things about them are the excellent indian fast food courts, but you will have to go past big macs, and pizza expresses -

The best things to buy are books - esp latest best sellers, and latest IT teach yourself stuff - Most booksellers will pack and ship by sea for you - costs approx £10 for 5-6Kg - a lot of books!


A good tip when leaving - if your flight is early morning 1-2am departure - get to airport early 8:30/9 pm - check in early before the hordes; get your bording cards; leave airport and catch rickshaw to Juhu beach - walk along the sea front; eat; buy last minute presents; come back to airport around 12 - clear customs and come home, having spent an enjoyable relaxing last night. Most other passengers will come at 10; queue for 2 hours; get hot and bothered and irritated - you can then quitely smile as you go past them to your plane.

Enjoy!

littlereddevil

Thanks everyone. The thought of all that food is making my mouth water!

littlereddevil

Have just got back. It was much better than I expected. No hassle at all from anyone.Have never seen so much traffic though!

bylromarha

Glad to hear you had a good time...doesn't UK seem quiet after driving in Mumbai? No car horns at all!

littlereddevil

Exactly what I just said to oh!!!!!!!!