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Nightlife in Mumbai

Mumbai, also known by its older name Bombay isn’t called India’s city that never sleeps for nothing. Everyone who’s anyone knows the party and night atmosphere of Mumbai-Tourists, Residents, Office goers, Taxi Drivers, and of course Bombay’s very own Bollywood heart throbs. Bombay offers a phenomenal variety and number of pubs, discotheques and bars for the wildest of party animals, and for the pickiest of drinkers.



Bombay, as a city has now accustomed itself to its vibrant party atmosphere, and its alright if one just walks into a pub or a bar and grabs a shot. The city has grown to become comfortable with alcohol.



Cafe Mondegar at Colaba Causeway offers draught beer, Imported Beer and tongue twirling fruit cocktails. The place is relaxed and the music is more of old time Rock Classics. The crowd has a majority of students, and the place is a favorite for Westerners.

The Ghetto at 30 Bhulabhai Desai Road serves beer by the pitcher with all time Rock n Roll hits jamming away at the side. The place also has pool tables where one can catch up with friends, or just play a good game of snooker. The wall graffiti provides humorous reading and is a great pass time.

The Inside Story, located inside Cafe Mondegar is truly is Mondegars “inside story” for it act as the inner sanctum, an English pub with a dark atmosphere though the clientele is mostly male, with a few bouncers thrown around.


Jazz by the Bay next to the Pizzeria, 143 Marine Drive is the place to be, since it is indeed the Official Channel V pad. A great place to head off to, after helping oneself with Pizza at the neighboring Pizzeria. Jazz festivals take place pretty often here with both Indian and foreign artists performing, and weekends are great too, with DJs spinning out the latest tracks for the dance floor.

The Tavern, Fariyas Hotel, is more of an English-style pub, complete with wooden beams, the usual English paraphernalia, and great music.

J49 at Juhu Residency Hotel is a packed discotheque. J49 is one of the hippest places in Mumbai that’s actually entirely worth checking out if one is a regular party goer. The alcohol is a blend of the best spirits available, and the cocktails and tall drinks taste just perfect. Not only that, the liquor is actually affordable and smartly priced. The place has mirrors placed all over, along with Egyptian styled statuettes; mind blowing lighting and a huge, huge dance floor. Unlike the other discothèques of Mumbai which are quite cramped, J49 has got lots of space they also have therapeutic and trance music sweeping the floor.


The 1900s at the Taj Mahal is one of the better discotheques where entry is free to guests, but otherwise it’s for members only. Often visited by the who’s who of Mumbai, this is one place nobody should miss.


Fashion Bistro at 16 Marzban Road is one of Mumbai’s latest discotheques on the nightclub scene, with mannequins displaying the latest and hottest designer wear in one room, and a bar and dance floor with ear-deafening music in another.

Transport in Mumbai

Mumbai Transport

Mumbai transport constitutes of thousands of citizens moving around the city by road, rail, air and water. These form an essential part of a massive network of transport.

The first bus in Bombay ran on July 15, 1926. Though it was received with great expectations and enthusiasm, this form of transport was yet to become available for all classes of society. For several years, it was looked upon as transport that was solely meant for the higher sections of society. The preferred mode of transport for the poorer classes was the tram. The bus fare was considerably higher than that of the tram. The bus fare would exceed the tram fare by a large margin.

Imagine how difficult it would be to transport THIS humungous crowd to wherever they want to go , and on time!





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Look at how almost all the people stare at the camera or the really hot indian woman taking the picture :) Indian mentality you could say :)


Different forms of transport in Mumbai include:

-Bus Service: The bus service provided in Mumbai is the main mode of transport. Most commuters take the public buses to and back from work. The buses have routes all over Mumbai. There is a mad rush to board the buses as they drive into the stops. People run to get on the bus. The entry to the buses is mandatory through the rear entrance. People can dismount from the bus through the front door. The buses have signboards that give details of where the bus stops and these details are displayed clearly. The bus service is of vital importance to the citizens of Mumbai.

-Railways: The Mumbai Railway system is owned by Indian Railways and is operated by Western Railways and Central Railways. With an overall length of 303 km, it claims to have the highest passenger density in the world, six million people every day. The railways are the best choice for anyone with a long commute route. These rail lines connect several parts of Mumbai. The rail service offers local trains and express trains. The local trains run through the usual routes with a stop at every station. The express trains run at higher speeds while skipping stops to reach the final destination.


-Taxis: The taxis arrived in Mumbai as a more personalized alternative to public transport. The taxis are painted black and yellow. The amount of fare is decided by the meter which measures price based on distance traversed. They are preferred by tourists and for long distance journeys through Mumbai. The cost of the taxi is slightly expensive but it provides privacy and comfort.

- Auto Rickshaws: Auto rickshaws play an imperative role of public transport in Mumbai. Auto Rickshaws are the most common mode of public transport for family outings and transport to specific parts of Mumbai. They are costlier than buses but more affordable than taxis. Most of these Auto Rickshaws are run for the public. Some Auto Rickshaws are privately owned and only transport the preset people. Some of these Auto Rickshaws are modernized and have air conditioning to keep you cool in the heat. The standard of Auto Rickshaws is improving by the day.

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The Gateway of India !

Mumbai-Gateway of India

Here's something useful about Mumbai or Bombay's most popular hang out. It's not a mall, or a discotheque. Think again, it's a monument!

Mumbai's most well-known monument, this is the starting point for most tourists who want to travel around the city. It was built as a triumphal arch to memorialize the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone.Paradoxically, when the Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway. Today this representation of colonialism has got Indianised, drawing droves of local tourists and citizens. At the back of the arch, there are steps leading down to the water. Here, you can get into one of the bobbing little motor launches, for a short cruise through Mumbai's fabulous natural harbour.Built in the Indo-saracenic style, the Gateway of India is meant to memorialize the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Darbar in Delhi in December 1911. The foundation was laid on March 31, 1911 between 1915 and 1919 work proceeded on reclamations at Apollo Pier for the land on which the gateway and the new sea wall would be built. The foundations were finished in 1920. The Gateway is constructed from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete (R.C.C). The central dome is 48 feet in dia and 83 feet above ground at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned walkway which would sweep down to the centre of the town.The total cost of this structure was Rs. 21 lakhs, sponsored mainly by the Government of India. Due to lack of funds, the approach road was never built, and the Gateway now stands at an angle to the road leading up to it. The construction was finished in 1924, and the Gateway opened on December 4, 1924 by the Viceroy, Earl of Reading. The last British troops to depart India, the First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, passed through the gate in a ceremony on February 28, 1948.

The Gateway is Mumbai's most famous tourist attraction and has caused the surrounding area to flourish in support of the travel industry. In addition to the expected food vendors, hotels, and restaurants catering to serve visitors there are also boat launches to Elephanta Island and harbor cruises, a waterfront walkway with steps leading to the water, and a growing nightlife circuit close by.

To reach Gateway of India, one has to take the Western Metro line to Churchgate and take a taxi or walk about 20 minutes to the Gateway (taxi is recommended). As it is the most well-known landmark in the city nearly all taxi drivers know where it is. Bus tours to the Gateway can be arranged through the hotel.

It will take around 2 to 4 hours around the gateway. Although the monument itself may take several minutes to see, it's worth taking a cruise to Elephanta caves and or elsewhere in the harbor, strolling along the stone walkway, exploring a few streets inland to shop or eat is a great way to spend your time.

Have Fun!

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