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98 Reviews Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and tomb(dargah) located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the Southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the Mumbai city, the dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai. An exquisite example of Indian Islamic architecture, the dargah contains the...
22 Reviews and 847 Opinions The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower was built in 1903, and was a majestic landmark before the Gate of India...
41 Reviews Services POP N DINE Restaurant will be unique to the MUMBAI area. International creative food, and a style of service that will make everyone feel welcome and special. Our food products will be of the finest quality and prepared with sensitivity and care. We will 'go all the way' to satisfy our...
20 Reviews Maharaja Bhog is newly opened Vegetarian Thali restaurant overtaking space left by Rajdhani. We visited the Inorbit Mall, Malad outlet and impressed by the hospitality and food quality. Carrying the tradition of Indian Thali Maharaja Bhog serves mix of Rajasthani, Gujarati, North Indian Chat, main...
46 Reviews hi guys actually i have been living in mumbai since 5 years but have never been to a club or a disco,can someone answer these question? 1.what is a stag entry 2.what are cover charges exactly 3.if some club or disc has free entry,does it mean couple entry is free or for all/ 4.when the netry is free...
6 Reviews Cool nightspot or phat as it has been described. Lots of foreign booze available. Lots of Bollywood wannabees and phony models running around, but that is what makes it fun. Once was enough, but it was a lot of fun, reminded me of the 80's in NY, (just a little) Trendy / well dressed - black always...
36 Reviews Meru Cabs is one of the first companies to launch metered "Radio cabs" in India under its brand "Meru." First launched in Mumbai in April 2007, Meru Cabs has grown rapidly in terms of fleet size and presence. Customers benefit from a relaxed commute in a well equipped, air-conditioned cab, which is...
45 Reviews Find the train station and be patient to line up. Its the fastest and a cheapest way to go if you're nowhere near Colaba area. Taxis are fairly priced however you can get stuck in traffic the routes are longer.
37 Reviews CR-2 is the south Mumbai's first and only shopping mall. The company Peninsula Land Limited after the success of Crossroads (Tardeo Road, Mumbai Central) built the new shopping mall CR2 at Nariman Point. This new addition combined a multiplex with a shopping mall and included a 8-storey car park....
7 Reviews I went here a number of times and each time I had to direct the taxi driver (one of whom had never been and was so impressed he bought himself a shirt!)! When I was left stranded in Mumbai (volcanic ash blah blah blah) I ran out of clothes and so this market was a gem! The best way to do your...
18 Reviews Mumbai's Passport Office, being the only one in the region, caters to the residents from Greater Mumbai, over and above districts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad and Beed in Maharashtra. Apart from this, it is also the sole destination for people applying from Daman and Silvassa, which come...
12 Reviews Although Bombay has one of the largest concentration of followers of the Jain religion in India, this community constitutes only a small minority of around 4% in the city. Jain temples are scattered around Bombay, but for foreigners and non-Hindi speakers (like me), these temples sometimes may be...
18 Reviews Monkeys as always have great way to adopt with human life. And Mumbai monkeys are no different. Although they don't roam freely within urban area but tourist spots get their special attention. Technically they might be little behind but physically they are so much advanced than human it really...
12 Reviews Yep, I fell for it ! A street vendor came up to me at the Gateway of India brandishing a large (4ft long ?) balloon and offering packs of balloons for sale at INR200. Thinking my young son would love a great big balloon to hit me with, I started haggling with the vendor and got him down to INR100....
20 Reviews There is a guy at the Gateway of India claiming to be a holy man who will try to bless you, i got caught to this trap.... basically he will approach you and try to "bless"you, i kept saying no and a passer by"(who i later realised is probably an accomplice) in perfect English explains the holy man...
10 Reviews Rickshaws are everywhere - do take them for the experience and because they are very cheap. But ensure they 'flag down' the meter - It should read '1' before you start your journey. if it says anything higher than this, make them flag it down again, or get out and choose another rickshaw. Most...
60 Reviews Within Sanjay Gandhi National Park there are several public walking trails. The popular Ashok Van trail winds up through thick forest to a dense cluster of Ashoka trees that are a welcome half way resting spot. One can return by Gaumukh trail to an open place of volcanic rock to return to the...
32 Reviews Palace on Wheels Tour Duration: 8 days Rate: USD 2626 - Single traveler. USD 1999 - Twin sharing. This is the closest you can get to living like a maharajah. One of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world, The Palace on Wheels captures the aura and mysticism of a bygone era, while...
33 Reviews The National Park is a lively forest. An estimated 800 types of flowering plants, 284 kinds of birds, 5,000 species of insects, 36 types of mammals, 62 reptiles and 150 species of butterfly call the forest their home including many endangered species of plant and animal. You'll go through many...
8 Reviews The most distinctive skyline of Mumbai is the one you can see when you take the boat to Elephanta Island. As you go out from Gateway of India, you can see the silhouette of the Gate and the Taj Mahal Hotel, both the old building and the new one (that ugly big tower at the left).
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