Taxi tariff card

Lacha · Jul 25th, 2007, 13:10

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Unfortunately unlike Delhi, Mumbai is a city with not much tourist value..

I have been several times and found myself short of places to visit other than movies, malls OR bars..

The best way would be to refer to the other tourists experience and checkout the places you would like to see...

after that instead of asking the agents for the sightseeing tours..just ask them for a car to be booked for a day...then you will not sound the first time tourist and in that car you can go to places you have shortlisted..

car comes with driver?

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 25th, 2007, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Lacha

car comes with driver?

yes by car I meant a taxi..the one I was talking about @ Rs.600-700 for 80Km Or 8 hours..

Lacha · Jul 25th, 2007, 13:17

Thanks

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 25th, 2007, 13:20

Infact you can contact your hotel and ask if they can arrange for a cab for a day and what would be the charges..this might save you a lot of hassle..!!

Lacha · Jul 25th, 2007, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Infact you can contact your hotel and ask if they can arrange for a cab for a day and what would be the charges..this might save you a lot of hassle..!!

Thanks....its so good to have u guys to give advice. much appreciated

aadil · Jul 25th, 2007, 19:03

Well, I was wondering if you were talking about the room for that price!!! The city tour is not worth the Rs3000 for two people in an Indica car even though it is with the driver. There are a lot of places that you can do on your own and if you need any help on that please feel free to ask me. The cost for a car in Mumbai is about Rs800 to 1000 for eight hours and a little bit more for an airconditioned car. There are tours that are also conducted by private tour operators with buses but they may not be very comfortable and are not airconditioned buses. They show practically most of the touristy places from the bus itself and a few places that you can actually visit in person. They charge a few hundred rupees per person for the whole day tour. Entrance tickets are to be bought on your own for most of the places.

I would recommend a tour to you on your own from what I usually take friends around my city which I'm mentioning below and hope you find it useful. If you need any more information please feel free to contact me.

Mumbai is a nice city to explore on your own and there's no need for a guide as such. If you are on your own just visit the Gateway of India and you will also get a nice view from the top if you go to any of the higher floors of the Taj Mahal Hotel.

If you want to visit the Elephanta island for the famous caves then take a boat from the Gateway and it will take you about an hour to get there. The tickets can be bought in front of the Gateway from one of the booths selling them. There is a free guide inside the caves complex from morning to afternoon (just inquire with the security guard for his/her whereabouts). After you get back from the islands you can carry on walking towards the Regal Theatre and see the Museum as well as the other places for art like the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Jehangir Art Gallery for some interesting art exhibitions. Then carry on towards the other side of the University of Mumbai buildings and see the Rajabai Clock Tower, Library and Convocation Hall. Also see the High Court of Mumbai buildings.

Then if you look across there will be a game of cricket going on in one of the famous playing grounds (maidans) called the Oval Maidan. Across the street is the Eros theatre and opposite that is the Churchgate railway station and in front of that is the Western Railway Headquarters as well as the Tourism office. If you wish you can walk down to the Marine Drive promenade and take a long walk towards Chowpatty beach for a snack of Bhelpuri, Pav Bhaji and also some Indian ice cream called Kulfi and another sweet dish called Rabdi. There are some other nice places to see in between like the Flora Fountain and Hutatma Chowk (Martyr's Square) and the St. Thomas' Cathedral, which is very beautiful with a lot of nice sculptures inside it.

Nearby is the Bombay Stock Exchange building and also the Jewish David Elaiyahoo Synagogue and the David Sassoon Library as well as the Elphinstone College buildings opposite it. The Town Hall building with the Horniman Circle and gardens is also worth seeing behind the cathedral. You can visit Mani Bhavan ( the house in which Mahatma Gandhi lived in Mumbai ) which is now a museum devoted to his work and life as the father of the nation. Nearby is the F. D. Alpaiwalla Museum which has a lot of Iranian artifacts housed in the Khareghat Colony Hall and if you climb the steps leading up to the Parsi Towers of Silence and Hanging Gardens from the outside, then you will be able to get a good view of the Queen's Necklace from above. On the way down, you can visit a very elaborately carved Jain temple and then come down towards the Governor of Maharashtra's bungalow before reaching Chowpatty beach. You may carry on towards the Mahalakshmi temple and the Haji Ali shrine in the middle of the sea followed by a trip to see the Dhobi Ghat which is from the bridge over Mahalakshmi station.

If you are interested in shopping, then depending on what you want to shop for there are many specific markets like Zaveri Bazaar for gold and silver jewellery, Mangaldas Market for clothes, Chor Bazaar for antiques (and not so old stuff too!!!), Bandra Linking Road for lots of designer shops. Lots of other shopping arcades and malls have recently opened up in many areas so you can just walk into one for a quick look and buy whatever catches your fancy. There is a small shop called Avante just opposite the Regal Cinema at Colaba where you will get the best bargains in handicrafts, souvenirs, etc at very reasonable and cheap prices. Also nearby on the Phirozshah Mehta Road, there is a shop called BombayStore which has a lot of handicrafts and good Indian teas as well for sale in attractive packaging which is another excellent gift idea.

Cheers,
Aadil.

Lacha · Jul 25th, 2007, 20:02

Aadil..u are a sweetheart!!!! i am going to print this out nd bring it along with me. my friend has just told me that her doctor has given her a number to contact sumbody in mumbai who will be able to take us around....good to have contacts!

aadil · Jul 25th, 2007, 20:15

Yes, always good to have contacts in a foreign country, especially if it is India!!! And thanks for your compliments, much appreciated.

Cheers,
Aadil.

gohome · Jul 26th, 2007, 06:38

Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 26th, 2007, 10:33

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Originally Posted by gohome

Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

It was super excessive !!

vpsingh · Jul 26th, 2007, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by gohome

Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

Way too expensive

Lacha · Jul 26th, 2007, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by aadil

Yes, always good to have contacts in a foreign country, especially if it is India!!! And thanks for your compliments, much appreciated.

Cheers,
Aadil.

u welcome....if i remember correctly u said u work at the airport...wat is it that u do?

aadil · Jul 26th, 2007, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by gohome

Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

It sure sounds really pricey to me. Was it a tour by Mumbai Magic tours?

Cheers,
Aadil.

capt_mahajan · Jul 27th, 2007, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by gohome

Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

I went to Haridwar and back from Delhi recently (thats about 500 kilometers and fifteen hours) in an airconditioned SUV for Rs 6000/ including taxes, tips etc.

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 27th, 2007, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

I went to Haridwar and back from Delhi recently (thats about 500 kilometers and fifteen hours) in an airconditioned SUV for Rs 6000/ including taxes, tips etc.

Thats again expensive captain..the maximum rate is for Innova and that should be around Rs.9 per km for AC..

Jul 25th, 2007, 19:03	#36
aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,835	Well, I was wondering if you were talking about the room for that price!!! The city tour is not worth the Rs3000 for two people in an Indica car even though it is with the driver. There are a lot of places that you can do on your own and if you need any help on that please feel free to ask me. The cost for a car in Mumbai is about Rs800 to 1000 for eight hours and a little bit more for an airconditioned car. There are tours that are also conducted by private tour operators with buses but they may not be very comfortable and are not airconditioned buses. They show practically most of the touristy places from the bus itself and a few places that you can actually visit in person. They charge a few hundred rupees per person for the whole day tour. Entrance tickets are to be bought on your own for most of the places. I would recommend a tour to you on your own from what I usually take friends around my city which I'm mentioning below and hope you find it useful. If you need any more information please feel free to contact me. Mumbai is a nice city to explore on your own and there's no need for a guide as such. If you are on your own just visit the Gateway of India and you will also get a nice view from the top if you go to any of the higher floors of the Taj Mahal Hotel. If you want to visit the Elephanta island for the famous caves then take a boat from the Gateway and it will take you about an hour to get there. The tickets can be bought in front of the Gateway from one of the booths selling them. There is a free guide inside the caves complex from morning to afternoon (just inquire with the security guard for his/her whereabouts). After you get back from the islands you can carry on walking towards the Regal Theatre and see the Museum as well as the other places for art like the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Jehangir Art Gallery for some interesting art exhibitions. Then carry on towards the other side of the University of Mumbai buildings and see the Rajabai Clock Tower, Library and Convocation Hall. Also see the High Court of Mumbai buildings. Then if you look across there will be a game of cricket going on in one of the famous playing grounds (maidans) called the Oval Maidan. Across the street is the Eros theatre and opposite that is the Churchgate railway station and in front of that is the Western Railway Headquarters as well as the Tourism office. If you wish you can walk down to the Marine Drive promenade and take a long walk towards Chowpatty beach for a snack of Bhelpuri, Pav Bhaji and also some Indian ice cream called Kulfi and another sweet dish called Rabdi. There are some other nice places to see in between like the Flora Fountain and Hutatma Chowk (Martyr's Square) and the St. Thomas' Cathedral, which is very beautiful with a lot of nice sculptures inside it. Nearby is the Bombay Stock Exchange building and also the Jewish David Elaiyahoo Synagogue and the David Sassoon Library as well as the Elphinstone College buildings opposite it. The Town Hall building with the Horniman Circle and gardens is also worth seeing behind the cathedral. You can visit Mani Bhavan ( the house in which Mahatma Gandhi lived in Mumbai ) which is now a museum devoted to his work and life as the father of the nation. Nearby is the F. D. Alpaiwalla Museum which has a lot of Iranian artifacts housed in the Khareghat Colony Hall and if you climb the steps leading up to the Parsi Towers of Silence and Hanging Gardens from the outside, then you will be able to get a good view of the Queen's Necklace from above. On the way down, you can visit a very elaborately carved Jain temple and then come down towards the Governor of Maharashtra's bungalow before reaching Chowpatty beach. You may carry on towards the Mahalakshmi temple and the Haji Ali shrine in the middle of the sea followed by a trip to see the Dhobi Ghat which is from the bridge over Mahalakshmi station. If you are interested in shopping, then depending on what you want to shop for there are many specific markets like Zaveri Bazaar for gold and silver jewellery, Mangaldas Market for clothes, Chor Bazaar for antiques (and not so old stuff too!!!), Bandra Linking Road for lots of designer shops. Lots of other shopping arcades and malls have recently opened up in many areas so you can just walk into one for a quick look and buy whatever catches your fancy. There is a small shop called Avante just opposite the Regal Cinema at Colaba where you will get the best bargains in handicrafts, souvenirs, etc at very reasonable and cheap prices. Also nearby on the Phirozshah Mehta Road, there is a shop called BombayStore which has a lot of handicrafts and good Indian teas as well for sale in attractive packaging which is another excellent gift idea. Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

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Jul 25th, 2007, 13:17	#33
Lacha Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 77	Thanks

Jul 25th, 2007, 13:20	#34
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,519	Infact you can contact your hotel and ask if they can arrange for a cab for a day and what would be the charges..this might save you a lot of hassle..!!

Jul 25th, 2007, 20:02	#37
Lacha Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 77	Aadil..u are a sweetheart!!!! i am going to print this out nd bring it along with me. my friend has just told me that her doctor has given her a number to contact sumbody in mumbai who will be able to take us around....good to have contacts!

Jul 25th, 2007, 20:15	#38
aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,835	Yes, always good to have contacts in a foreign country, especially if it is India!!! And thanks for your compliments, much appreciated. Cheers, Aadil.

Jul 26th, 2007, 06:38	#39
gohome Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 71	Just as a point of comparison, I got quoted Rs 12,000 for two people in an air conditioned SUV for an 8 hour personal tour of Mumbai. It did also included a guide, handouts, snacks and drinks but no lunch. I thought it was excessive.

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