Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(MTDC; 1hr tours ?150; 7pm & 8.15pm Sat & Sun)
Maharashtra Tourism runs open-deck bus tours
of illuminated heritage buildings on weekends. They depart from and can be booked at
both the MTDC booth (
Click here
)
and the MTDC office (
Click here
)
.
CRUISE
Cruises
( 22026364; 8am-8pm)
A cruise on Mumbai Harbour is a good way to escape the city
and see the Gateway of India as it was intended. Half-hour ferry rides (?70) depart from
the Gateway of India; tickets are sold on-site.
H2O Water Sports Complex
MAP
CRUISE
GOOGLE MAP
( 23677584;
www.drishtiadventures.com
;
Marine Dr, Mafatlal Beach; cruises per person day/night ?400/500;
10am-10pm Sep-May)
Arranges 45-minute day and night cruises (four-person minimum, so
you may have to wait for them to fill), plus kayaking and parasailing.
Sleeping
You'll need to recalibrate your budget here: Mumbai has the most expensive accommoda-
tion in India, and you'll never quite feel like you're getting your money's worth. Welcome
to Mumbai real estate!
Colaba is compact, has the liveliest tourist scene and many budget and midrange op-
tions. Fort is more spread out and convenient for the main train stations (CST and
Churchgate). Most of the top-end places are dotted along Marine Drive and around the
suburbs; Juhu and Bandra are good for nightlife, Juhu Beach and shopping. No matter
where you stay, always book ahead.
Rates listed for five-star hotels are rack, but they go down, sometimes by 50%, depend-
ing on occupancy.
(
www.incredibleindia.com
)
for a list of homes across the city participating in Mumbai's
paying-guest and B&B program
(s/d from ?400/800)
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