Mumbai: General Information Back To Main Links Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport
On arrival at the Chattrapathi Shivaji Airport (35 kms from city centre), the immigration, baggage retrieval and customs areas precede the remainder of the services.
Exchange can be obtained at bank counters just outside the customs area. Hotel bookings and pre-paid taxis are available.
Phones are available at both arrival and departure.
Chattrapathi Shivaji Santa Cruz Domestic Airport
On arrival at the Santa Cruz Airport (25 kms from city center) the baggage retrieval area is skirted by counters for various services such as hotel reservations. There is no pre-paid taxi counter, although some auto-rentals may represent themselves as such.
Taxis are available from a policed queue outside the terminal. The departure area has minimal shopping and snack bar.
Phones are available at both arrival and departure. Mumbai: General Information Back To Main Links Airports Intl. Airport Website http://www.csia.in/ Domestic Airport Terminals
http://www.csia.in/1A.asp http://www.csia.in/1B.asp Local Suburban Trains - Network
Western Railway, running between Churchgate and Virar. Website : http://203.176.113.182/WR/index.jsp
Central Railway, running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly known as Victoria Terminus [V.T.]) and Karjat and Kasara. Website : http://203.176.113.182/CR/ Harbour Line, running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly known as Victoria Terminus [V.T.]) and Panvel. Mumbai: Inter City Travel Back To Main Links Local Trains Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited. Website : http://www.irctc.co.in/ (For Online Train Ticket Bookings) Dial 139 for all Railway enquiries
This transport system is run by a government organization.
It has a fleet of red single and double-decker buses identified on roads bu their unique RED colour.
There are air conditioned and low floor buses as well.
Mumbai: Inter City Travel Back To Main Links Best Buses Minimum Fare: Rs. 11/-
On the Western Line, Auto-Rickshaws are a good local transport from Borivali till Bandra. Auto rickshaws are not permitted to enter the suburbs beyond Sion and Bandra in South Mumbai. At the time of paying fare, please note the meter reading. They have been allowed to ply between Sion to Mulund in the Central Suburbs and up to Mankhurd on the Harbour line.
People who wish to travel beyond Mumbai to suburbs like Vashi, Airoli have to catch another rickshaw. In the western suburbs they are allowed to ply between Bandra and Bhayandar only.
You have to pay an Indian Rupee less than the reading in the meter, however, during Mid-night i.e. from 12:00 pm till 5:00 am, extra charges are added to the meter reading. Mumbai: Inter City Travel Back To Main Links Auto-Rickshaw Click for Fare list Minimum Fare: Rs. 16/-
These metered taxis ply throughout Mumbai and have monopoly from Bandra to Churchgate on the Western line and Sion to Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus on the Central line.
Beyond Sion and Bandra auto rickshaws are not allowed and one has to hire a taxi.
However, between Sion to Thane and Bandra to Bhayandar, Taxis and autorickshaws ply. Mumbai: Inter City Travel Back To Main Links Taxi Click for Fare list Image 1 Image 2 Mumbai: Inter City Travel Back To Main Links Private Cab Rentals Services In Mumbai MERU Cabs Website : http://www.merucabs.com/ 24x7 - 4422 4422 Book a MERU Online : http://www.merucabs.com/book_a_Meru_cab.asp STAR TAXI Website : http://startaxi.in/ 24x7 - 42 111 111 Ezee Cabs Website : http://www.easycabs.com/ Modern, Air Conditioned, GPS enabled vehicles City Cool Cab Website : http://www.citycoolcab.in Ferry Services
- Ferry services connect Vashi (in Navi Mumbai) to the Gateway of India.
- Ferry services are available to visit Elephanta Caves - A UNESCO Heritage Site Website : http://www.elephantacavestour.com/
And to nearby places such as Alibaug, Rewas and Mandwa.
Mumbai: Mode Of Travelling Back To Main Links By Sea The Mumbai Weather can be perfectly described as Maritime sea weather because it is greatly influenced by its proximity to the Arabian Sea.
The 3 main seasons in Mumbai are the monsoon, summer and the winter.
- June to September - Monsoons - The presence of moisture in the air is also noticeable during the monsoons in Mumbai since it remains at its maximum.
Heavy westerly winds are the unique traits in the monsoons in Mumbai.
- March to May The warmest months of the year when the mean average temperature of the city remains 32 degree Celsius, sometimes temperature experiences a sudden rise to 40 degrees. - October to February - The coldest month in Mumbai is January and the mean average temperature of the month is recorded as 24 degree Celsius. The minimum Recorded in Mumbai so far is 18 degrees. Mumbai experiences the most pleasant weather during these months. Mumbai: General Information Back To Main Links Weather Mumbai MET Dept. website : http://www.imdmumbai.gov.in/
Namaskar Forex Contact: Tulsi Ramkrishanan 6,368, Linking Road, Khar (W), Mumbai: 400052, Tel. No.26052525 Mumbai: General Information Near Shroff Eye, Marine Lines
Western Union - Alankar Private Limited #3B, Stadium House Churchgate Marine Lines Mumbai - 400020 Landmark : Near Eros Cinema Phone: 022-22816622
Bulls And Bells Kambha Building J.D. Road Marine Lines Mumbai - 400020 Landmark: Opposite Church Gate Phone: 022-22871915, 22854030 Note : Money Exchange can also be done at both Domestic as well as International Airports. Back To Main Links FOREX Airways (SAA) Phone No :- 22823450/3451/22842237 Airport No :- 26828798/89 / 26829980 Website : http://www.saa-india.com/
Cathay Pacific (CX) Phone No :- 66572222 Airport No :- 66859002/ 66859003 Website : http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_IN/homepage
Emirates Airlines (EK) Phone No :- 40974097 and 66650440 Reservation No :- 26829302 and 26829323 Airport No :- 26829917 / 26829908 Website : http://www.emirates.com/in/English/ Mumbai: General Information Gulf Air (GF) Toll Free : 1800 209 2099 Phone No :- 22801039 Airport No :- 66859138 / 9130 / 9131 Website : http://www.gulfair.com/English/Pages/default.aspx
Jet Airways (9W) Phone No :- 3989-3333 Airport No :- 2615-6666 Website : http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Home.aspx
Qantas Airways (QF) Phone No :- 22007440 Airport No :- 26829700 Website : http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/home/in/en
Singapore Airlines (SQ) Phone No :- 22023316/2747 Airport No :- 26829900/01 Website : http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/index.jsp Next Back To Main Links Airline Offices Alitalia (AZ) Airport No :- 91-22 66630800/810/838 Website : http://www.alitalia.com/en_en/home/index.aspx?no
Air India (AI) Phone No : +91-22 22796666 Toll Free : 1800 227 722 Reservation Tel : +91 22 22876464 Website : http://home.airindia.in/SBCMS/WebPages/Home.aspx
Indian Airlines Phone No : +91 22 22023031 Airport No : +91 22 26168000 Reservation No : 1800 180 1407 Toll Free : 1800 22 7722 Website : http://indian-airlines.nic.in/home/index.aspx
Japan Airlines (JL) Phone No : +91 22 22833136 Website : http://www.in.jal.com/en/ Mumbai: General Information Kingfisher Airlines (IT) Phone No : +91 22 66499393/9300 Website : http://www.flykingfisher.com/international/index.aspx
Korean Air (KE) Phone No :- +91 22 26828340 Airport No :- +91 22 26829305 Website : http://www.koreanair.com
Back To Main Links Car Rentals Mumbai: Touchdown Back To Main Links Must Know Language Official languages are English and Hindi. Identification/Visa Valid visas are required. Electricity India uses 220 volt (50 cycles) electricity. Currency Unit of currency is the Indian Rupee/INR (US$1=INR51 approximately). Currency can be changed at banks, hotels or money changers. Climate Tropical monsoon with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature ranges from 25C to 39C in summer and from 15C to 28C in winter. Mumbai Time Zone IST (Indian Standard Time): GMT + 5.30. Telephone calling code The international Mumbai calling code is: +91 22. Cuisine India is a land of many regions, each with its unique cuisine (click here), method of preparation and spices. International cuisines such as Chinese, Thai, Lebanese and Italian are extremely popular in Mumbai. Quick Facts
Population: 15 mn Language: Marathi, Hindi, English Mumbai: Sight Seeing Gateway Of India Marine Drive Victoria Terminus Hanging Gardens Taraporewala Aquarium Prince Of Wales Museum Sanjay Gandhi National Park Back To Main Links Places To Visit Mani Bhavan Mumbai: Sight Seeing Siddhivinayak Temple, Dadar Mahalaxmi Temple, Mahalaxmi Mount Mary Church, Bandra Haji Ali, Mumbai Central Back To Main Links Famous Places Of Worship Mod Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Manorama Chambers, Swami Vivekanand Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050 Phone: 022-26516738, 26516740
Premier Travels New #526/A, S.V. Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050 Phone: 022-26990992, 26990993 Holiday Club India Hotel Bandra Residency, Guru Nanak Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050. Phone: 022-26425399, 26456026 Back To Main Links Tour Operators Hotel Bandra Residency Guru Nanak Road Near Bandra Railway Station Bandra West Mumbai - 50. 022- 26456026/ 32 / 26425399 Website: www.hotelbandraresidency.com Contact Person: Brijesh Agrawal Partner Mob : 9821481083
Hotel Ramee International 757, S.V. Road, Khar (W), Mumbai 400 052 Website :http://www.rameehotels.com/mumbai-1.php Contact Person: Mr Domnick Rodrick Mob : 9833281001 Mumbai: Stay / Eat Out Hotel New Castle 355, Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai 400 052 Website : http://www.hotelnewcastlemumbai.com Contact Person: Mr. Madan - 26480483/91 / Ms. Zarin 9323207471
Hotel Regal Enclave 4th Road, Near Khar Railway Station, Khar (W), Mumbai 52 Contact Person: Mr. Alex Thomas Mob : 9820510646 Tel : +91 22-26494409/10,56976045/46 Fax. 022-26000523. Website : http://www.regalenclave.com E-mail - regalenclave@rediffmail.com Note : Please specify at the time of reservation that you are Shroff Eyes patient to avail discounts. Back To Main Links Hotels: Economy Hotels, Bandra Economy Hotel Bandra - Economy Hotel Marine Lines - Mumbai Luxury Hotels Mumbai: Stay / Eat Out Back To Main Links Hotels: Economy / Budget Hotels, Marine Lines Economy Hotel Bandra - Economy Hotel Marine Lines - Mumbai Luxury Hotels Hotel Marine Plaza 29 Marine Drive, Mumbai, 400020, Tel : +91-22-22851212, Toll Free 1 800 111 222, Room Reservation : rvs@hotelmarineplaza.com
Hotel Sea Green 145, Marine Drive, Mumbai 400 020, India. Tel.: 091 22 66336525 / 22822294, Fax : 091 22 66336530 Email : mail@seagreenhotel.com Website : http://www.seagreenhotel.com/ Sahara Star Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (East) , Mumbai - 400 099 India. Telephone: +91 22 39895000 Toll Free : 1800 226 645 Facsimile: +91 22 39895001 E-mail: reservations@saharastar.com web: http://www.saharastar.com/
Grand Hyatt Hotel Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, India 400 055 Tel: +91 22 6676 1234 Fax: +91 22 6676 1235 Email: mumbai.grand@hyatt.com Website : http://mumbai.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp Mumbai: Stay / Eat Out Taj Lands End Band Stand, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400 050, India Tel No. : (91-22) 6668 1234 Fax : ((91-22) 6699 4488 Email: landsend.mumbai@tajhotels.com Web :http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Taj%20Lands%20End,MUMBAI/default.htm
J W Marriott Hotel Juhu Tara Road Juhu Mumbai, 400049 India Phone: +91 22 66933000 Fax: +91 22 66933100 Sales :+ 91 22 66933366 Web : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel-guide/bomjw-jw-marriott-mumbai/ Back To Main Links Hotels: Luxury 5 Star Hotels Mumbai Luxury Hotels - Around Bandra Around Marine Drive Hotel Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Apollo Bunder Mumbai 400 001, India Tel No. : + 91 22 6665 3366 Fax No : + 91 22 66650323 /24 E-mail: tmhresv.bom@tajhotels.com Website: http://www.tajhotels.com/Palace/THE%20TAJ%20MAHAL%20PALACE%20&%20TOWER%2CMUM BAI/default.htm
Gostana Shop 1, Sefa House, New Kanthwadi Rd, Off Pali Mala Rd, Pali Hill, Bandra (W), Mumbai Landmark: Near Sunrise Cafe Phone: +91 22 64533359 Mumbai: Entertainment Back To Main Links Restaurants Near Bandra Mainland China 6th Floor, Suburbia, Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai Landmark: Above Shopper's Stop Phone: + 91 22 32658852 / 32467902
Pebble Bay 11/1 Kalpak Corner, Guru Nanak Road, Turner Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai Landmark: Junction of SV & Linking Rd. Phone: +91 22 26425063 / 26425056
China Gate 155, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai Phone: +91 22 26432570 / 66991900 McDonalds For Free Home delivery Call +91 22 66 000 666
Caf Coffee Day BPCL Bharath Petroleum Dealers Plot No. 241,V.Patel rd. Linking Road, Bandra, Mumbai Tel : + 91 22-65973741
KFC Kenilworth, Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400050 Tel : + 91 22 26482690 /66711241 Mumbai: Entertainment Back To Main Links Fast Food Outlets Near Bandra Subway Bandra West, 248, Waterfield Road, Off Linking Road Mumbai, Tel : +91 22 6668 0911/ 2642 6879 / 2643 3897
Hokey Pokey New Kamal Kunj CHS, Junction of 33rd and 15th Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai Tel : + 91 22 30823692, / 9619484811
Movie Time Suburbia S.V. Road Bandra ( West) Mumbai 400050 Next to Shroff Eye Hospital, Bandra Phone:6691474173
Galaxy/ Gaiety /Gemini/ Glamour/ Gossip TPS l l l Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050 Phone: 26426963
Milan Anand Villa, 15th Road. Santacruz (West), Mumbai Phone: 26048382 Mumbai: Entertainment Back To Main Links Cinema Halls Near Bandra Mumbai: Entertainment Back To Main Links Museums Prince Of Wales Museum Website :http://www.bombaymuseum.org/powm/bldgarch.htm For More Museums Across Mumbai Click here : http://mumbai.burrp.com/establishment/search.html?q=Museums&n=&s=OR Near Bandra
SHOPPERS STOP Suburbia Mall, Linking Road. Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050 Back side of Shroff Eye Hospital, Bandra Phone: + 91 22 26422290
Godrej Nature's Basket # 133, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai Tel : +91 22 26425050 Website : http://www.naturesbasket.co.in Mumbai: Entertainment Near Marine Lines
ATRIA THE MILLENNIUM MALL Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli Phone: +91 22 24910701
Near Lower Parel
PALLADIUM MALL High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Mumbai-400 013 Tel: + 91 22 24964307/ 8 / 9 Web : http://www.highstreetphoenix.com/Palladium/Gall eryView.htm http://www.highstreetphoenix.com
Back To Main Links Shopping Malls For Books Crosswords Book Stores Bandra - Shoppers' Stop Level 1, Shoppers Stop, Suburbia, Linking Rd, Old Bandra Talkies, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050. Phone: (022) - 2643 4636. Timings: - 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (Mon - Fri) - 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sat & Sun) Web :http://www.crosswordbookstores.com Esselworld Amusement Parks India Ltd 135 Continental Bldg Delisle Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013 Tel : +91 22 24925013 Mumbai: Entertainment Water Kingdom Gorai Island Gorai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400091 Tel : +91 22 28452306 / 28452310
Esselworld Website Water Kingdom Website Back To Main Links Amusement Park Mumbai: Entertainment Sea Walk Heritage Cycle Tours Glass Bottom Boat Jet Skiing Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkelling Parasailing Speed Boats Dolphin Cruise Crocodile Cruise
Cruises Kayaking Banana Ride, Bump Ride Flying Fish Water Skiing Wind Surfing Fishing Rowing Island Trip Pedal Boat Beach Volley Ball Company : Drishti Adventures Website : http://www.drishtiadventures.com/ Email : h2o.mumbai@drishtiadventures.com Back To Main Links Water Sports Mumbai: Entertainment Boat Club Heritage Cycle Tours Pali Presidency Parimal Tank, Pali Road Bandra West Mumbai 400050 Phone: 022-26439726
Hawaiian Shack #339, 16th Road, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050 Phone: 022-26058753 Back To Main Links Night Clubs Mumbai: Entertainment Back To Main Links Helpful Website Links Ask Laila > Mumbai > Bandra Guide http://www.asklaila.com/Bandra-Guide-Mumbai/lg16
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