What would you do with 2 days in Mumbai?

mushyosh · Jun 14th, 2004, 23:51

Landing in Mumbai in 7 days, but I dont plan on staying there for long.

What would you do with 2 days in Mumbai?

I think I'll head to Pune first.

Merchant · Jun 15th, 2004, 00:23

Visit the Crawford/Bhuelshwar/Mumbadev/Zaveri market area, one of India's largest. Different areas sell different stuff--fish, diamonds, gold, auto parts, clothing, etc. Ask around for the Mumba Devi temple, which celebrates the city's eponymous goddess. The Crawford fishmarket opens at dawn and is inside one of those gothic warehouses. There is also a slaughterhouse nearby--worth a walkthrough.

If you're really intrepid, make your way to Dharavi:

http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0204/city_intro.htm

It's the heart and soul of Mumbai.

mushyosh · Jun 15th, 2004, 01:11

Woah some good info there thanks merchant and snakehead.

Why do you reckon stay in my hotel for the first day and sleep? Is that to rest after travelling? I should be ok since I am only flying from the UK, Via Abu Dhabi. Not too many hours so I wont be all that tired. Not bad compared to the UK Australia flight which is much longer.

As for the getting lost part, I dont have a compass but Ill take cards with me when i leave hotel doors.

****Oh and another thing*****
Mumbai I hear is the bollywood capital of India. I would love to see some of this stuff going on, is there any particular area which is really bollywood?

SHIMLA · Jun 15th, 2004, 08:20

Quote:

Originally posted by snakehead

Go to the India Gate for the obligatory snap,
Then go to the Crossroads Mall (name?).

You mean the Gateway of India. India Gate's in New Delhi !

Crossroads is correct.

mushyosh,
You should also visit Land's end, Hill Road and Linking Road at Bandra West, in the suburbs.

-m2- · Jun 15th, 2004, 08:40

Quote:

Originally posted by mushyosh

Why do you reckon stay in my hotel for the first day and sleep? Is that to rest after travelling?

It has as much to do with the time zones and getting adjusted as dealing with physical tiredness -- you can cope with the differences because you are still 'running on adrenalin' but the best way to adjust is to take the first day 'off' and hang around your hotel resting, reading your lonely planet guide, and venturing out for meals and to check out the local area. Colaba, in Mumbai, is good for being able to wander around and see a lot close by your hotel.

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Jun 15th, 2004, 00:23	#2
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,096	Visit the Crawford/Bhuelshwar/Mumbadev/Zaveri market area, one of India's largest. Different areas sell different stuff--fish, diamonds, gold, auto parts, clothing, etc. Ask around for the Mumba Devi temple, which celebrates the city's eponymous goddess. The Crawford fishmarket opens at dawn and is inside one of those gothic warehouses. There is also a slaughterhouse nearby--worth a walkthrough. If you're really intrepid, make your way to Dharavi: http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0204/city_intro.htm It's the heart and soul of Mumbai.

Jun 15th, 2004, 01:11	#3
mushyosh Powered by Psilocybin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK, Bournemouth Posts: 52	Woah some good info there thanks merchant and snakehead. Why do you reckon stay in my hotel for the first day and sleep? Is that to rest after travelling? I should be ok since I am only flying from the UK, Via Abu Dhabi. Not too many hours so I wont be all that tired. Not bad compared to the UK Australia flight which is much longer. As for the getting lost part, I dont have a compass but Ill take cards with me when i leave hotel doors. **Oh and another thing*** Mumbai I hear is the bollywood capital of India. I would love to see some of this stuff going on, is there any particular area which is really bollywood?

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