We all love to try local food wherever we go. But in India, that’s not enough. Local food is incomplete without trying some local sweets, popularly known as Mithais. Here are some famous sweet dishes of Mumbai. Do try them whenever you are in Mumbai. 1. Modak Modak is one of the most famous sweet […]
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Best Time to Visit Aksa Beach
Aksa Beach is probably the (comparatively) quietest and cleanest beach in Mumbai that is also easily accessible. But this quiet and cleanliness can be a totally missing if you land up at Aksa Beach during wrong hours or time of the year. Best time to visit Aksa Beach, as per our experience, is: Weekdays: Quieter […]
India gets Free Wifi Hotspots. And an App to connect.
Remember how you loved connecting to free wifi hotspots on your last trip to Europe? Well, India is not far behind. In fact it might be a step ahead. As now you can not only connect to free wifi hotspots across several cities in India, but an app can also help you automatically connect to […]
Hotels within walking distance from Mumbai Domestic Airport
If you are visiting Mumbai, it might be a good idea to stay ‘walking-distance’ close to the domestic airport. It’s not only a central area to stay in Mumbai, it is also strategically perfect to avoid Mumbai’s crazy traffic jams. Here are some of the hotels real close to Mumbai Domestic Airport. Taj Santacruz Taj […]
Good Hotels Near Express Towers, Mumbai
It’s always good to stay close to your place of work/meetings etc in Mumbai, the city of traffic jams. Here are some lovely hotels that are within the walkable distance from Express Towers at Nariman Point in Mumbai. 1. Intercontinental Mumbai If you are fond of small boutique hotels, you will love Intercontinental Mumbai. Along […]
Award Night at Taj Vivanta, Mumbai
Award nights are a great way to figure out how valued are you as a customer. I have redeemed points at several Carlson hotels and they have generally been very good, except Radisson Paris. That’s for another article. On the other hand my experience with Crowne Plaza, Bangalore was something I would like to forget […]
Best markets for tourists in Mumbai
If you are visiting Mumbai, a day for shopping is probably already on your list. Even if you don’t plan to shop. Window shopping is in India’s DNA. In fact this is how shopkeepers invite you to their shops – ‘Dekh lijiye, dekhne kay kaunsa paise lagte hain’. (Have a look. It doesn’t cost anything). […]
Mumbai: Best localities for tourists to stay
If this is your first time in Mumbai, the area or locality you choose to stay in can be the difference between a good trip and a bad one. If there is a specific place you need to visit several times during your trip, it’s best to stay close to that. However, if your purpose […]
Mumbai @ Rs. 8 per km
Update: Ola Micro @ Rs.6 per km is now the cheapest AC radio cab in Mumbai. Radio taxis have changed the way Mumbai travels. Although Mumbai always had a robust public transport system with local trains, buses, autos and kaali peeli cabs, radio cabs have added to the comfort, convenience and safety. Currently, there are […]
Cheaper ways to reach Goa from Mumbai
If you are unwilling to burn a hole in your pocket for flight tickets to Goa, trains are the next best option for you. There are multiple trains from different stations of Mumbai that reach Goa in less than 12 hours. They are less expensive than flight tickets and far more comfortable than a bus. […]