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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Mumbai (Bombay), India
Know the most popular landmarks in Mumbai (Bombay), India. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
Delhi city guide,
and Mumbai/Bombay city guide.
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| D Konwar |
27 January 2005 |
Stayed at Highway Residency, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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I went to attend a conference, though it was my third visit to Mumbai. It's a very nice place with good and friendly people. Best thing of this place is that you will never get lost, cause you ask any person, anywhere in Mumbai, about anything you will get the instant positive reply to that with a smile. Many places to visit, Essel world, Water kingdom, Elephanta caves, beaches, big malls with the theatres, planetarium etc and but for me the one day city tour was the best.
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| R Lowton |
18 December 2004 |
Stayed at Supreme, The Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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I did a prilgrimage tour, first shopping in Mumbai, train journey to Varanasi, then by road to Chanderwar, Gorakpur, Lucknow, Kaunpur, Agra, Jaipur, Brindavin, Rishikesh & Delhi. Some hotels were good with catering with hotwater and heating in the room, most were not. Nearly all hotels only providing minimum bedding even the temperature was below 4 degrees at night.
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| M Normoyle |
04 July 2004 |
Stayed at Suba Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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I took a tour from Mumbai to Kathmandu with a company called the Imaginative Traveller which was absolutely brilliant. The guides were excellent and it was brilliant value for money.
I would advise anyone travelling to India for the first time not to start their trip in Mumbai. The trip from the airport was shocking- nothing but slums coupled with terrible smells, loads of stray dogs etc. Delhi would be much less intimidating.
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| S Madhu |
04 January 2004 |
Stayed at Metro Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Best thing to do is to hire Toyota Qualis (A/C)with driver, these range from approx 1,500 IRS-2000.00 IRS for a day, it is a lot better and comfortable than the local taxis especially if there are up to 9 people in your group! Eating at Macdonalds was the safest for me although you can dine at local joints. There are also many international chain restaurants like Pizza Hut, Subway etc. Shopping is good at a place called fashion street, but barter with the market stall owners, if they ask for 250.00IRS, start your bidding at only 70.00 IRS-120.00 IRS, then start to walk away and they'll soon chop prices to what you are prepared to pay!!There are plenty of places to see, but your driver should be aware of these and show you the sights appropriately!!
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| S Barry |
06 April 2003 |
Stayed at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Although not noted as a tourist destination a 2-3 day stay in Mumbai is an interesting experience. This hotel is well placed for a walk to local shops and museums, or there are plenty of cheap taxis outside that will take you on a tour. They are cheaper than the hotel tours and they cover some more interesting areas.
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| K Williamson |
25 February 2003 |
Stayed at Sea Princess, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Juhu is quite a way out of Mumbai so this is not a suitable base if you want to spend time living in the heart of the city. It is however an easy (and interesting!) half hour train ride from Santa Cruz in to town. Taxis are reluctant to drive out here "on the meter" so negotiate hard!
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| L Weeden |
23 February 2003 |
Stayed at Suba Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Mumbai (Bombay) is a very interesting place with lots to see and do. The hotel is right by the Gateway of India where lots of tours can be taken from. I visited Elephanta caves which is 1 hour away by ferry and really enjoyed but prepare to do some walking up very steep steps and down slopes, oh and watch out for the monkeys who have very canny tactics on how to ambush you for food.
A very busy city full of hustle and lots of noise (especially car horns). A good place to eat which is not far from the hotel is a place called Leopolds, great food and very clean and always busy no matter what time of the day you go. We travelled by taxi which was a good way to get around and not expensive but always ask how much before your journey begins because they don't always use the meter.
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| P Winter |
23 February 2003 |
Stayed at Midland, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Get out of Mumbai as quickly as possible! It's very polluted and expensive by Indian standards. Flew over to Bhavnagar in Gujarat and back to Mumbai from Diu using Indian Airlines and Jet Airlines. Both seemed efficient and friendly. Don't forget to reconfirm even international flights as over-booking is common. Be prepared for long waits at airports due to vigorous security checks. Allow minimum 2 - 2.5 hours when leaving Mumbai.
Local transport in Gujarat very crowded even by Indian standards, poor roads in many places and private buses only to major destinations - all timetables in Gujarati script. Taxis can be hired for long distance trips - just ask around bus station or taxi stands - haggle for a discount. Palitana Jain temples, Sasan Gir Lion Reserve and former Portugese enclave of Diu worth a visit.
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| B Loeding |
24 January 2003 |
Stayed at Best Western The Emerald - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Allotted only one day to Mumbai because we wanted to explore outside large cities. Hired a driver from travel agent next door to hotel and visited museum, waterfront, Taj Hotel and Phillips Antiques to get flavor of city.
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| N Forrester |
21 September 2002 |
Stayed at Midland, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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The train near the station is not safe for women at night. If you have to take the train and are foreign you might be most comfortable in first class where it is not crowded.
I recommend going to a restaurant near Indian Gateway called Leopold's because it serves good food with large portions... western and eastern...
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