http://www.indiamike.com/india All the glitz of big city life. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/powai-meetup-t95759/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:29:16 GMT Hello: I am traveling for a short trip to Powai, Mumbai for school admission in 6th grade for my child in S M Shetty international school. I was looking to see if anyone has gone through similar experience and could assist and share their experiences with me. I will be there on Nov 27th and 28th and then anytime between 2nd and 4th December. I would also be interested to talk to folks who have returned back and settled around Powai area and hear their experiences. The first hand experience will really help me plan my move back next year. Please get back. Thanks and Regards, Harry. Hello:

I am traveling for a short trip to Powai, Mumbai for school admission in 6th grade for my child in S M Shetty international school. I was looking to see if anyone has gone through similar experience and could assist and share their experiences with me. I will be there on Nov 27th and 28th and then anytime between 2nd and 4th December.

I would also be interested to talk to folks who have returned back and settled around Powai area and hear their experiences. The first hand experience will really help me plan my move back next year.

Please get back.

Thanks and Regards,
Harry. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Harry_01 http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/powai-meetup-t95759/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-sight-seeing-selective-t95691/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:48 GMT Dear IMers, I will be there in Mumbai on some work and afterwards about 1/2 a day I have free time till I board the train in the night. Can anybody please suggest me one or two good places (must visit only) to have a glimpse of the same in that free time. Starting point may be from Vashi, Navi Mumbai and I need to board the train from Dadar. Thanks in advance for the information. Jay :) Dear IMers,

I will be there in Mumbai on some work and afterwards about 1/2 a day I have free time till I board the train in the night.

Can anybody please suggest me one or two good places (must visit only) to have a glimpse of the same in that free time.

Starting point may be from Vashi, Navi Mumbai and I need to board the train from Dadar.

Thanks in advance for the information.

Jay :) ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Jayanna.B http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-sight-seeing-selective-t95691/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/east-of-gateway-t95681/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:19:31 GMT I was looking at a picture of the Gateway of India today and realised that I hadn't viewd it from its south-eastern side across the water which would allow the aspect of the monument and the Taj hotel to be seen together.
Is it possible to walk around to this point from the Gateway or is it part of the forbidden naval dockyards area? Google Earth shows a rather grand building with lawns between the Gateway and the area I am aiming at with no real prospect of access. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Keith H http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/east-of-gateway-t95681/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/sihting-to-mumbai-powai-for-1-year-t95630/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:13 GMT Hi I am shifting to Powai (Mumbai) for 1 year. Could anybody provide good residential area nearby to live along with family and kid. Hi I am shifting to Powai (Mumbai) for 1 year. Could anybody provide good residential area nearby to live along with family and kid. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) raj mohan http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/sihting-to-mumbai-powai-for-1-year-t95630/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/juhu-beach-t95588/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:22:50 GMT Will be staying at JWMarriott Juhu Beach for 24 hours - have the entire day to myself, any suggestions on what to do - morning,afternoon,evening,sights to see -I have never been to that part of mumbai Will be staying at JWMarriott Juhu Beach for 24 hours - have the entire day to myself, any suggestions on what to do - morning,afternoon,evening,sigh ts to see -I have never been to that part of mumbai ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) rsarda http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/juhu-beach-t95588/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/3-weeks-in-mumbai-t95455/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:50:07 GMT Hello,

First timer here! I'm going to India for 3 weeks from mid December to early January. I'm of Indian origin but thoroughly western and looking for tips/hints on what to do and see. I'm considering travelling up to Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Jodhpur but slightly worried about doing that alone. Anyone with any experience of that? ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Indiatime http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/3-weeks-in-mumbai-t95455/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/hotel-near-chembur-w-internet-and-somewhat-quiet-t95414/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:12:11 GMT Hi,

I am going to India again after several years. I won't be going budget like usual, I am in the middle of a programming project so I have to keep in touch with work, so I need high speed internet. And would be nice to be somewhat quiet, not too easy in bombay.

I would like to be near friends in Chembur, although I am tempted to stay near Juhu so I can get some ocean air...

I guess my budget is up to $125 US / night, I will be arriving early in the morning of the 20th of nov... need 8 days or so for now.

thanks for any recommendations.

dan ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) caliyogi http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/hotel-near-chembur-w-internet-and-somewhat-quiet-t95414/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/where-to-buy-a-used-motorcycle-in-mumbai-t95371/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:11:28 GMT Is there a used motorcycle market somewhere in Mumbai? Or a place with lots of dealers? Some place you can go and choose. Is there a used motorcycle market somewhere in Mumbai? Or a place with lots of dealers? Some place you can go and choose. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Doomster http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/where-to-buy-a-used-motorcycle-in-mumbai-t95371/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-airport-partially-closed-t95139/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:32 GMT I heard that the aiport will close from midday to 6pm every tuesday for a few months for repairs. Does anybody know the detaisl? a I heard that the aiport will close from midday to 6pm every tuesday for a few months for repairs. Does anybody know the detaisl?
a ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) 6345789 http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-airport-partially-closed-t95139/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-int-dom-airport-shuttle-t95083/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:33:58 GMT Namaste, what are the operating hours of the Mumbai Airport shuttle service between the International and the Domestic terminal? I am arriving at midnight and my connection flight is at 5am. Saw some posts here where it was said that the Domestic terminal has more to offer to spend the time. When I passed customs and grab my suitcase it might be 1:30am. So I am asking myself, could I take the internal airport shuttle or a taxi and has the Domestic terminal really more to offer at this early time? Thanks a lot for your help Palolem Namaste,

what are the operating hours of the Mumbai Airport shuttle service between the International and the Domestic terminal?

I am arriving at midnight and my connection flight is at 5am.
Saw some posts here where it was said that the Domestic terminal has more to offer to spend the time.

When I passed customs and grab my suitcase it might be 1:30am.
So I am asking myself, could I take the internal airport shuttle or a taxi and has the Domestic terminal really more to offer at this early time?

Thanks a lot for your help
Palolem ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Palolem http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/mumbai-int-dom-airport-shuttle-t95083/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/shop-that-sells-feathers-in-mumbai-t95082/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:23:35 GMT Namaste, I am looking for s.o., who sells bird feathers in Mumbai. Only feathers that were naturaly lost by birds. Any hint is highly appreciated. Shugria Cheers, Palolem Namaste,

I am looking for s.o., who sells bird feathers in Mumbai.
Only feathers that were naturaly lost by birds.

Any hint is highly appreciated. Shugria

Cheers,
Palolem ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Palolem http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/shop-that-sells-feathers-in-mumbai-t95082/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/where-to-buy-a-pashmina-in-mumbai-t95081/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:10:40 GMT Namaste, I am looking for a good quality Cashmere wool scarf. Could you please recommend shops in Mumbai Colaba? What is a realistic price range for an original? Many thanks Palolem Namaste,

I am looking for a good quality Cashmere wool scarf.
Could you please recommend shops in Mumbai Colaba?
What is a realistic price range for an original?

Many thanks
Palolem ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) Palolem http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/where-to-buy-a-pashmina-in-mumbai-t95081/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/business-hotel-in-mulund-area-t95077/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:58:10 GMT Please suggest a business hotel range upto approx 2000) in and about Mulund Thanks Mehra Please suggest a business hotel range upto approx 2000) in and about Mulund
Thanks
Mehra ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) vmehra http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/business-hotel-in-mulund-area-t95077/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/very-early-morning-city-tour-t95046/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:27:29 GMT My wife and I are due to touch down in Mumbai around 1am in early January and are not due to book in to our hotel until 7am. Rather than waste the time sitting around the hotel, I thought we could have 5-6 hours to get an alternative view of the city. We are planning a city tour in more sociable hours later in our stay but wanted to use this time to see what else the city has to offer (at a time when most sensible people are in bed). My wife is a keen amateur photographer so has anyone got any tips for what we could do and see? Early morning fishmarkets or other such stuff? I fancy finishing with sunrise on one of the beaches or is there somewhere more spectacular? I have been advised about the Gateway of India, but have subsequently learned it faces West! :confused: My wife and I are due to touch down in Mumbai around 1am in early January and are not due to book in to our hotel until 7am. Rather than waste the time sitting around the hotel, I thought we could have 5-6 hours to get an alternative view of the city. We are planning a city tour in more sociable hours later in our stay but wanted to use this time to see what else the city has to offer (at a time when most sensible people are in bed). My wife is a keen amateur photographer so has anyone got any tips for what we could do and see? Early morning fishmarkets or other such stuff? I fancy finishing with sunrise on one of the beaches or is there somewhere more spectacular? I have been advised about the Gateway of India, but have subsequently learned it faces West!

:confused: ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) PsychoWarthog http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/very-early-morning-city-tour-t95046/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/new-years-in-mumbai-t94996/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:38:35 GMT I will be arriving with four friends [2 Irish 2 American] on 12/30 and am wondering where the best places for a fun New Years are. Also... if possible/needed- how to get tickets ahead of time from abroad/ how much they run.

Anything fun and not too ritzy would be right up our alley. We are more 80's dance party than Fendi bag bottle service people!

Thanks for the info. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) JanineAmina http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/new-years-in-mumbai-t94996/