Bombay

chapati · Jun 5th, 2005, 01:09

Hey there,

What would you do when spending a month in Bombay

???

Merchant · Jun 5th, 2005, 01:12

Live in Dharavi and learn about the people who thrive in the city within the city.

Kanbe · Jun 5th, 2005, 01:47

before you go read, Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found by Suketu Mehta
it was recommended on this forum. I checked out the book, and a few chapters into the book. so far an entertaining read

edit: haha, just did a quick search and realized it was Merchant that recommended it...good stuff

Merchant · Jun 5th, 2005, 01:58

I've touted "Maximum City" pretty hard! We'll worth your time. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction.

bongdongs · Jun 5th, 2005, 03:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merchant

I've touted "Maximum City" pretty hard! We'll worth your time. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction.

While it is a good book, I'm not sure it is the best book to answer the question:

"What would you do when spending a month in Bombay ???"

specially as the form of entertainment that the author was most entralled with, is currently in the process of being banned in Mumbai :-)

renedu · Jun 5th, 2005, 04:09

I suppose the first question is, Is it your first time in Mumbai? After you get all of the obligatory tourist things out of the way, then you can really start to get to know and appreciate the city. Mumbai to me is like many other Megalopolis's? in that it is MANY cities in one and that each part is separate and distinct yet part of the greater whole at the same time.

I would check out a paying guest situation if you decide to stay there the entire time.

When are you going?

Maximum City is a great book, but I think you appreciate it more after having spent time in Mumbai first, if you know what I mean.

See if you can get the film Bombay...(about the comunal riots in 1992)

chapati · Jun 5th, 2005, 04:47

Thanks for the advice about the book.

Actually I spend only two days in Mumbai a few years ago, and thats far too less. And I havent seen very much of it. But next year I will go there for my internship for 6 months. I want to know what the real Bombay feeling is. I don't know how to explain exactly but in a way Bombay is fascinating to me (and I only spend 2 days there). I want to explore everything of Bombay (and not only the touristic sites), but what is Bombay that you fascinates? Is it a feeling that you can describe? In a way I really don't understand that the slums are so large in Bombay even near the centre, and that the rich and wealthy are just so close.

edwardseco · Jun 5th, 2005, 06:41

Its a great base for short jaunts on the rail, Ajanta, etc..

SHIMLA · Jun 5th, 2005, 08:11

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Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,096	I've touted "Maximum City" pretty hard! We'll worth your time. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction.

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renedu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florence, Italy Posts: 112	I suppose the first question is, Is it your first time in Mumbai? After you get all of the obligatory tourist things out of the way, then you can really start to get to know and appreciate the city. Mumbai to me is like many other Megalopolis's? in that it is MANY cities in one and that each part is separate and distinct yet part of the greater whole at the same time. I would check out a paying guest situation if you decide to stay there the entire time. When are you going? Maximum City is a great book, but I think you appreciate it more after having spent time in Mumbai first, if you know what I mean. See if you can get the film Bombay...(about the comunal riots in 1992)

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chapati Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 159	Thanks for the advice about the book. Actually I spend only two days in Mumbai a few years ago, and thats far too less. And I havent seen very much of it. But next year I will go there for my internship for 6 months. I want to know what the real Bombay feeling is. I don't know how to explain exactly but in a way Bombay is fascinating to me (and I only spend 2 days there). I want to explore everything of Bombay (and not only the touristic sites), but what is Bombay that you fascinates? Is it a feeling that you can describe? In a way I really don't understand that the slums are so large in Bombay even near the centre, and that the rich and wealthy are just so close.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,937	Its a great base for short jaunts on the rail, Ajanta, etc..

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