8 hour stopover at Mumbai Airport

redoxsim · Jun 1st, 2008, 14:50

Hi all,

I have an 8 hour stopover at Mumbai Airport later this week, landing at 12noon and flying off again at 8pm. I have never been to Mumbai and would love to take the opportunity to see the city.
Is there enough time for me to get into the city and walk around for a couple of hours before going back to the airport again in time for me to catch my departing flight? I'm concerned about traffic jams.
Any suggestions on what to see in the couple of hours?

Thanks in advance!

ananda2193 · Jun 1st, 2008, 20:47

Do you have a visa for India? If so, you could takke a taxi to Juhu Beach which is close to the airport and walk around there a little. Also close by is the Hare Krishna Temple which is in a nice, bustling neighborhood. A good place to walk around. Colaba which is a popular travelers area is too far for the little time you have.

sanket · Jun 1st, 2008, 23:57

You could try to visit nearby Juhu area check out the ISKCON temple, Juhu beach, roam around a bit then take a cab/rickshaw to Lokhandwala Andheri near Infiniti Mall and do some shopping. There are some great restaurants in this area too.
Beware though its too hot and humid in Mumbai these days. Its pre-monsoon weather.

ananda2193 · Jun 2nd, 2008, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanket

You could try to visit nearby Juhu area check out the ISKCON temple, Juhu beach, roam around a bit then take a cab/rickshaw to Lokhandwala Andheri near Infiniti Mall and do some shopping. There are some great restaurants in this area too.
Beware though its too hot and humid in Mumbai these days. Its pre-monsoon weather.

Hey, me and Sanket think alike.

redoxsim · Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:07

Thanks for the suggestion Sanket.
Sounds good.
How much travelling time should I allocate to get to Juhu? And to get back to the airport from Lokhandwala Andheri?

Oyar · Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:38

If you have around 8 hours .. & you are a bit of a risk taker .. you could head to colaba side. See the gateway of india, lots of good buildings in that area. Check on the net to see the places that you should visit.

Take a ferry ride which takes an hour if you feel like it. (from gateway)

If you have an international flight .. then make sure you are back at the airport latest 2 hours before departure (if you have already checked in.. then even 1 hour is enough)

To be safe ... from andheri / lokhandwalla / juhu to airport .. is about 45-50 mins in peak traffic.

Airport to colaba - 1hr 20 mins in morning. evening return .. about 1hr 40 mins. If you are brave ... take the train. Assured of reaching from andheri station in 45 mins. Beware that taking the train is not easy & can be a truamatic experience.

If you are at domestic airport .. use vile parle station. have fun

ananda2193 · Jun 2nd, 2008, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by redoxsim

Thanks for the suggestion Sanket.
Sounds good.

Hey, where's my thank's. I said the same exact thing as Sanket, but before he did!

sanket · Jun 2nd, 2008, 20:08

You can actually go to Lokhandwala Andheri on the New Link Road first so that you can beat the afternoon heat shopping around in that area(Infiniti Mall). It'll take around an hour by cab to reach there.(Less traffic in the afternoons)
There are some great food options on either side of the Link Road. Spend a few hours here as per convenience.

Then take a cab to Juhu ISKCON Temple(15min). Sit down/relax/meditate. Read some great books available there. The temple has a calm and soothing ambience.
Then walk to the nearby Juhu beach as the evening sets in. Sunset is around 7.15pm these days so you may not get to see it.

Ride back to airport intl terminal from Juhu beach will take 30-45 min depending upon evening traffic.

And Yes. If you've never been to Mumbai before, the taxi rides will be an experience in itself.

redoxsim · Jun 2nd, 2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda2193

Hey, where's my thank's. I said the same exact thing as Sanket, but before he did!

Thanks to you too, Ananda, of course!

All the information has been incredibly helpful. I'm actually eagerly looking forward to my 8 hour stopover!

capt_mahajan · Sep 23rd, 2008, 13:03

Ok, where exactly is Infiniti mall?

And what is 'The Classic Club' next to infiniti mall?

Jun 1st, 2008, 14:50	#1
redoxsim Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	8 hour stopover at Mumbai Airport Hi all, I have an 8 hour stopover at Mumbai Airport later this week, landing at 12noon and flying off again at 8pm. I have never been to Mumbai and would love to take the opportunity to see the city. Is there enough time for me to get into the city and walk around for a couple of hours before going back to the airport again in time for me to catch my departing flight? I'm concerned about traffic jams. Any suggestions on what to see in the couple of hours? Thanks in advance!

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Jun 1st, 2008, 20:47	#2
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,495	Do you have a visa for India? If so, you could takke a taxi to Juhu Beach which is close to the airport and walk around there a little. Also close by is the Hare Krishna Temple which is in a nice, bustling neighborhood. A good place to walk around. Colaba which is a popular travelers area is too far for the little time you have.

Jun 1st, 2008, 23:57	#3
sanket Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai - MH, India Posts: 7	You could try to visit nearby Juhu area check out the ISKCON temple, Juhu beach, roam around a bit then take a cab/rickshaw to Lokhandwala Andheri near Infiniti Mall and do some shopping. There are some great restaurants in this area too. Beware though its too hot and humid in Mumbai these days. Its pre-monsoon weather.

Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:07	#5
redoxsim Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Thanks for the suggestion Sanket. Sounds good. How much travelling time should I allocate to get to Juhu? And to get back to the airport from Lokhandwala Andheri?

Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:38	#6
Oyar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 170	If you have around 8 hours .. & you are a bit of a risk taker .. you could head to colaba side. See the gateway of india, lots of good buildings in that area. Check on the net to see the places that you should visit. Take a ferry ride which takes an hour if you feel like it. (from gateway) If you have an international flight .. then make sure you are back at the airport latest 2 hours before departure (if you have already checked in.. then even 1 hour is enough) To be safe ... from andheri / lokhandwalla / juhu to airport .. is about 45-50 mins in peak traffic. Airport to colaba - 1hr 20 mins in morning. evening return .. about 1hr 40 mins. If you are brave ... take the train. Assured of reaching from andheri station in 45 mins. Beware that taking the train is not easy & can be a truamatic experience. If you are at domestic airport .. use vile parle station. have fun

Jun 2nd, 2008, 20:08	#8
sanket Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai - MH, India Posts: 7	You can actually go to Lokhandwala Andheri on the New Link Road first so that you can beat the afternoon heat shopping around in that area(Infiniti Mall). It'll take around an hour by cab to reach there.(Less traffic in the afternoons) There are some great food options on either side of the Link Road. Spend a few hours here as per convenience. Then take a cab to Juhu ISKCON Temple(15min). Sit down/relax/meditate. Read some great books available there. The temple has a calm and soothing ambience. Then walk to the nearby Juhu beach as the evening sets in. Sunset is around 7.15pm these days so you may not get to see it. Ride back to airport intl terminal from Juhu beach will take 30-45 min depending upon evening traffic. And Yes. If you've never been to Mumbai before, the taxi rides will be an experience in itself.

Sep 23rd, 2008, 13:03	#10
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,137	Ok, where exactly is Infiniti mall? And what is 'The Classic Club' next to infiniti mall?

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