Goa to Mumbai Mandovi Express

SeentheLight · Apr 5th, 2008, 01:40

I'll be travelling in early May on the Mandovi Express from Goa (station Thvm?) to Mumbai, overnight first class.

Has anyone got any comments on this. Should I know anything? It's my first time on an Indian train.

I need to book a hotel to stay the next night before my international flight to UK. Can someone please recommend a medium price hotel in Mumbai, quiet if possible?

Thanks,

steven_ber · Apr 5th, 2008, 01:45

I'd say 2-tier air con may be preferred for a female travelling alone, better to be alone with 45 others in an open carriage than with 1 or 3 others in a lockable compartment.

India0820 · Apr 5th, 2008, 03:18

Indian trains are really good and normally well organized they tend to put backpackers together and they always serve food!
When i was in India I always traveled sleeper class and had no problems and met some great people.
if you wanna keep to yourself then go on the upper levels and you won't get bothered.

shahronakm · Apr 5th, 2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeentheLight

I'll be travelling in early May on the Mandovi Express from Goa (station Thvm?) to Mumbai, overnight first class.

Has anyone got any comments on this. Should I know anything? It's my first time on an Indian train.
Thanks,

Mandovi Express is a day train. You wan't be spending night in train. Konkan Kanya express is the train with night journey.

Ronak.

huimaster · Apr 5th, 2008, 16:06

Take the Kokan (overnight) 2AC and everything will be fine. Take a upper bed and lock your luggage under the lower seats.

There will travel foreigners as well as native people who can afford this class.

U have to worry more when u use the London tube...

huimaster · Apr 5th, 2008, 16:11

I´ve stayed there.

http://www.bentleyshotel.com/

It is often full. A reservation is a good idea.

SeentheLight · Apr 5th, 2008, 16:12

Thanks for your comments. I will be travelling with a male companion. He made the train bookings over the internet and told me it will be overnight arriving Mumbai approx: 4.50am. Well, I was looking forward to sleeping on an Indian train.

What about a suitable hotel in Mumbai?

SeentheLight · Apr 5th, 2008, 16:13

Thank you..I like the look of Bentley's Hotel. I'll follow that up.

shahronakm · Apr 5th, 2008, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeentheLight

He made the train bookings over the internet and told me it will be overnight arriving Mumbai approx: 4.50am. Well, I was looking forward to sleeping on an Indian train.

The train's not Mandovi it has to be Konkan Kanya Express or it can also be Matsyagandha Express.

Have a great trip.

Ronak.

Apr 5th, 2008, 01:40	#1
SeentheLight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 116	Goa to Mumbai Mandovi Express I'll be travelling in early May on the Mandovi Express from Goa (station Thvm?) to Mumbai, overnight first class. Has anyone got any comments on this. Should I know anything? It's my first time on an Indian train. I need to book a hotel to stay the next night before my international flight to UK. Can someone please recommend a medium price hotel in Mumbai, quiet if possible? Thanks,

Apr 5th, 2008, 01:45	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,572	I'd say 2-tier air con may be preferred for a female travelling alone, better to be alone with 45 others in an open carriage than with 1 or 3 others in a lockable compartment. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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SeentheLight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 116	Goa to Mumbai Mandovi Express Thanks for your comments. I will be travelling with a male companion. He made the train bookings over the internet and told me it will be overnight arriving Mumbai approx: 4.50am. Well, I was looking forward to sleeping on an Indian train. What about a suitable hotel in Mumbai?

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