Mumbai

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Mumbai (Marathi phrasebook" redirects here. For Elephanta CavesMumbai is a bustling, diverse metropolis with a flair of its own. The entrepreneurial spirit and pulsing pace of life provides a sharp contrast to much of the rest of India.

Name

There has been much debate regarding the original name of the city. Some say the current name of the city Mumbai is the original name; and is an eponym derived from "Mumba" and the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and "Aai", meaning "mother" in Marathi. Others claim Bombay was an anglicized version of Bom Bahia, a name given by the Portuguese to mean "Beautiful Bay" and later made popular by the British as the name of the Bombay state.

The name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. Although Bombay and Mumbai are both used, people who explicitly use "Bombay" are generally non-Marathi speakers whereas "Mumbai" proponents primarily speak Marathi. In the West, Mumbai has become more commonly accepted in order to avoid controversy. The city is also fondly called आमची मुंबई ("our Mumbai").

History

Though the seven islands that now make up the city have a long recorded history like any other place in India and their journey to form the city of Mumbai really started in 1498, when the Portuguese took them over from the Sultan of Gujarat. They built a settlement, forts, and churches, (including the strange looking Portuguese Church that stands to this day.) They, however, could not make much of their possession and the seven islands were handed over to England in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza when she married Charles II of England. He wasn't very interested in the islands either, and he leased them to the British East India Company for £10 a year in 1668. The East India Company built the docks and the trading posts, and the fort that would form the nerve centre of the city. They also started off the long process of reclaiming land and joining the islands, an activity which went on until the 1960s.

The port attracted industries and the entrepreneurial communities like the Parsis, Gujaratis, and Marwaris (from Rajasthan) migrated and set up trading companies and factories in the late 19th century. Industries attracted migrant labor from different parts of the nation. The successive waves of migration shaped the character of the city and its neighborhoods.

The city that owes its existence to the efforts of the British was also the birthplace of the Indian National Congress, which played an overwhelmingly important role in the independence movement. The city whose mills were built by industrialists from across the nation is the capital of Maharashtra state, which was carved on linguistic lines for Marathi phrasebook, see [[:Elephanta Caves.

By train

eHalal has a guide to Rail travel in India

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The Western line connects to the Western India|Western states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some parts of North India. The main terminal are Mumbai Central BCT GPS 18.9700, 72.8194 and Bandra Terminus BDTS GPS 19.0645, 72.8411}}.

The Konkan Railway (which is a separately administered and newly built line) travels through the picturesque Konkan coast of Maharastra and is a good way to travel from Goa and Mangalore, coastal resort areas to the South. The Dadar Terminus is the destination for the line.

For trains to other Indian cities and the main reservation offices are at Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on Central line. There are special ticket windows and quotas for foreign tourists. For bookings and tariffs on train tickets to anywhere in India from Mumbai, visit Indian railway's website]. To travel unlimited on the Mumbai you can use [TOURIST TICKET Mumbai Local Tourist Ticket provided by the Indian Railways.

The Maharajas' Express is a luxury train that will take you to Delhi.

By car

National highway numbers 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17, and the Mumbai-Pune expressway radiate from the city providing links to all parts of the nation. The road conditions are generally better than in the rest of India. The comfortable airconditioned blue cabs are available to Pune and Ahmednagar-Nashik from opposite Asiad Bus Termina in Dadar and Lakhamsi Nappoo Road near Dadar east train station respectively. Distances from various cities to Mumbai are:

From Other States: Ahmedabad (550 km, 12 hrs), Bangalore (998 km), Chennai (1109 km), Cochin (1384 km), Goa (593 km, 11 hrs), Hyderabad (711 km, 24 hrs), Mangalore (713 km), New Delhi (1407 km)
From Maharashtra State: Amravati (673 km), Ahmednagar (300 km), Nagpur (844 km), Pune (160 km, 2.5/3hrs)

Travel on a Bus in Mumbai

Mumbai is well served by buses from destinations inside India.

Asiad Bus Service The bus terminal, popularly known as 'Asiad Bus Terminal' on Ambedkar Road in Dadar east is another hub from where buses travel to Pune at regular frequency of 15 minutes to 1 hour. The fares are in the range of ₹100-₹200 and buses vary in comfort from ordinary to luxury with airconditioning. Other routes available are Mumbai - Satara, Mumbai - Nasik. The easiest way to reach the terminal is to cross over using pedestrian foot bridge to Dadar East from the Dadar Terminus and walk straight all the way (less than 5 mins) to Ambedkar Rd.
Private Buses There also exist numerous private bus operators who operate a large number of services from/to Mumbai from most major cities like Udaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Indore, Nashik, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Belgaum, Hubli, Bangalore, Mangalore, Trichur and Goa. For Pune, buses depart every 10 minutes. Crawford Market, Dadar T.T, Sion, Chembur and Borivili are the main starting points. Some of the reliable private operators are - National,Neeta, Sharma, VRL, Konduskar, Dolphin, Paulo and Southern Travels.
ST Buses The MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation), (Mumbai Central: +91 22 2307 4272/ +91 22 2307 6622, Parel: +91 22 2422 9905 Dadar: +91 22 2413 6835) commonly known as ST, operates services to Mumbai from various cities in Maharashtra. Mumbai Central is the most important Terminus in the city. All major cities in Maharashtra and nearby states are connected through Mumbai Central Terminus. The other important ST depots are at Parel, Nehru Nagar-Kurla, and Borivali. You can get buses for all over Maharashtra from these depots. But from Mumbai Central you would get buses any time as well as other State Transport buses. Quality varies.

How to get around in Mumbai

GPS 18.956|72.832

A police crackdown (June 2012) on many popular and clubs is underway, so be cautious when visiting lower to mid range bars. Mumbai is one of the most woke cities in India when it comes to attitudes to alcohol. Bars exist at virtually every street corner and many of them advertise themselves as "family" restaurants, which indicates that they are primarily restaurants where one can also have a Coffee. Other places are primarily bars, some of them might be sleazy. In South Mumbai and in the Western suburbs, you are likely to find many places where foreigners hang out.

Mumbai is much more accepting of women drinking than the rest of India. A woman ordering a drink is unlikely to raise eyebrows even in mid-range bars, though if you are alone, you might need to look out for your safety.

Nightlife in Mumbai spans the gamut from performances at five star hotels to discos. Dance bars which involve young, fully clothed women dancing mostly to Hindi film and pop music, have been shut down by the government for "corrupting the morals" of those who frequent those places. While the state high court has ruled that the crackdown was illegal, it will be a while before they open again as there are some technicalities involved to be sorted out.

In Mumbai, alcohol is much more easily available than many cities in India.

Drinking & driving|Driving under the influence of drinks is considered as a serious offence in India . In the event of an accident the law deals with drink-drive offenders with severity. The punishment is a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months. The driving license is suspended for at least six months.

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There is already a lively late night, if somewhat subterranean, scene for s, as well as social and political networks. However, you need to do your homework before arriving, as gathering spaces and organizations are not published or available at local newsstands. However, Bombay Dost (Bombay Friends) the only magazine catering to the community, after 7 years of running was closed and relaunched in 2009. Much of Mumbai's scene is coordinated using social networking sites and groups. Use extreme caution; robberies, hustlers, and even police entrapment are not unheard of.

Coffee shops

There many coffee shops in and around Mumbai. Try the Cafe Coffee Day and Barista chains. Also, three and Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) stores were opened in Mumbai in late 2012, and more are likely to follow. These are the best around town and also serve some pretty neat coffee for cheap. There's the Cafe Mocha chain of coffee shops which also serve fruit flavoured hookas — South Asian smoking pipes. If a small coffee and cookies place is what you are looking for, try Theobroma, it has an outlet at Cusrow Baug in Colaba. Those looking for a more native form of coffee can try the filter Coffee, a milky coffee originating from from South India, from any Udupi restaurant.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mumbai

Mumbai - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mumbai, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mumbai. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mumbai and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Mumbai. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Mumbai. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMumbai: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Mumbai.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Mumbai: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Mumbai, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Mumbai.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Mumbai, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Mumbai, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Mumbai and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Mumbai, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Mumbai, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Mumbai without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mumbai is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Mumbai.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Mumbai is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Mumbai, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Mumbai Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at night - Taj Mahal Hotel at night Districts}} It is difficult to find good hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveller, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business neighborhood and the tourist areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things aren't much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the Mumbai/Western Suburbs#Sleep|Western Suburbs in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travellers stay. Other hotels are found near train stations, such as Dadar or Santa cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches.

One affordable alternative is to live with a local family as a paying guest. A list of available families can be obtained from the Government of India tourist office (+91 22 2220 7433) opposite Churchgate train station.

On the other hand, if money is of no object, you can stay at the Taj in Colaba (the oldest in India) and the Leela Kempinski and the ITC Grand Maratha, or the JW Marriott Mumbai, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Centre. Hotel listings are in the neighborhood pages.

Camping Places

Whether you want to hang around with your close friends, spend some time with your family or wan to get away from concrete jungle, you an find plethora of places nearby Mumbai. You can try out letscampout.com for more options on camping near Mumbai.

Camping can be done safely on spots such as:

Kaas Lake - on the Kaas Plateau (known for its flowers)
Lonavala - hill station in Pune District
Mahableshwar - the source of the Krishna River (Satara District)
Matheran - hill station (Raigad District)
Panchgani - small city (Satara District)
Kashid & Phansad - location of Phansad Bird Sanctuary
Rajmachi - near Lonavala and two famous forts
Tungarli Lake - near Lonavala
Valvan Lake - site of Valvan Dam in Lonavala

Telecommunications in Mumbai

Landlines

The area code for Mumbai is "22" (prefix "+91", if you are calling from outside India). Phone numbers are eight digits long, but on occasion you will find a seven digit number listed. That is probably an old listing. They made the changeover from seven to eight digits a few years back, when they allowed private service providers to offer telephone. Just prefix a "2" to the number and it should work just fine.

=== Pay phones === ☎ booths can be found all over the city. Though they are coin operated and there is usually someone to run the place. (Typically the phones are attached to a roadside shop). You need to keep putting ₹1 coins into the slot to extend the talk time, so keep a change of ₹1 coins handy with you. The person running the booth will usually have them. If you find a booth marked STD/ISD, you can call internationally or anywhere within the nation. Fees will be charged according to the time spent and a meter runs to keep track of your time. You pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night.

Mobile phones

Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are The MTNL, Vodafone, Airtel, Dolphin, Reliance, and Tata Indicom. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.

All mobile numbers, are 10 digits long and begin with a "9", "8" or "7". Do not dial the city prefix for mobile numbers. If you don't get through to a mobile number, try adding a "0" before you dial it.

Due to security threats, in order to purchase a SIM card you will need to provide formal identification.

Cybercafes

Cybercafes are found on virtually every street corner and the rates are quite low. They have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, so if you find yourself in one of them, don't be surprised if you are stuck with a really small monitor, Windows XP, and Internet Explorer 5.0. Also data security could be an issue. As a caution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe or do private/incognito browsing.

WiFi

Finding WiFi will be difficult in many parts of Mumbai however, nearly all train stations (Both Local and long distance) have been upgraded with 'RailWire' WiFi powered by Google that lets you browse for 45 mins at 5-10 mbps speeds. there is an option to upgrade as well. WiFi is also available at most hotels and restaurants (2017 onwards). Airport WiFi is provided by Vodafone.

Postal & courier services

Indian Postal service,
Private courier companies

DHL

UPS,

TNT, DTDC etc.

The Indian Postal service's head office is housed at GPO, a magnificent colonial architecture on its own; next to the C.S.T. train station. The other main branch office can be found at Dadar (E) on Ambedkar Rd.

Stay Safe

Violent crime in Mumbai is more or less like any other large Indian city.

It is best to err on the side of safety and act according to your local environment. Here are a few basic safety tips:

Keep your money and credit cards safe at all times. Always carry some cash as many places won't take cards.
Do not display ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes in public; The available currency notes are ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500 and ₹2,000 and the available coins for tender are ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10. Beware of someone giving you currency notes of any other denomination (Though it is very unlikely; as they would have to be exchanged with the Reserve Bank of India; the central bank of India). The Indian government demonetized the old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes in November 2016.
There have been cases where Kaali-Peeli (Black-Yellow) Taxi drivers con people, mostly tourists, by taking longer routes, charging extra for luggage, tampering with the meter and fooling the passenger by exchanging ₹500 with a ₹100 note within fraction of seconds and making the passenger believe that he/she has handed over a ₹100 note. Thus, in order to avoid getting fooled, prefer app based taxi services like Ola and Uber for commuting.
Beware of pickpockets on buses and trains. Do not put your wallet or other valuables in outside pockets of your bag, such that someone may be able to slip it out without your noticing.
Also beware of mobile, chain, or bag snatchers who operate in densely populated places, such as train stations, busy roads, and traffic signals.
Women traveling by train, especially on off-peak routes should travel in the second class where at least a few co-passengers are also found.
Women (especially Westerners) should avoid crowded places, you might well get groped. Cases of men pinching or touching women are common in crowded public places, including nicer nightspots. Create a scene if this does happen to you and there will be enough people around that will come to your defence. In general, in Mumbai, if you are ever worried about your safety, make a loud scene. It is an extremely crowded city, and somebody is always around and willing to help.
Women should never ever take lifts from strangers. Muslim woman tourists should note that if they visit a disco or pub in Mumbai or India, don't take lifts or even get too friendly with strangers. You will almost certainly get conned, if not worse. Many Indian men presume that if you're foreign you must be easy.
Don't ever let an auto or taxi you are traveling in pick up any more people, or pull over before your final destination.
Police can sometimes be almost as shady as criminals in Mumbai. At night, women should ensure if they are ever stopped by police and there needs to be a female police officer present or they are well within their rights in demanding the presence of a woman cop.
Think twice about eating food that has not been thoroughly heated. This may be especially true if you're eating street food.

Emergency numbers in Mumbai

Mumbai Police]

Mumbai Police Control Room, ☎ 100
Police Infoline, ☎ 1090
D. G. Control, ☎ +91 22 22026636
Mumbai Police Head Quarter, ☎ +91 22 22625020
North Control, ☎ +91 22 28854643
East Control, ☎ +91 22 25233588
West Control, ☎ +91 22 26457900
South Div., ☎ +91 22 23089855
Central Div, ☎ +91 22 23750909
Traffic Police

Traffic Control, ☎ +91 22 24937746

Traffic Helpline, ☎ +91 22 30403040

Railways

Churchgate, ☎ +91 22 22017420
C.S.T, ☎ 22622685
Central Rly. C.S.T., ☎ +91 22 22620173
Western Rly. Central, ☎ +91 22 23070197

Airport

Santacruz Airport, ☎ +91 22 26156600
Sahar Terminal (NIPTC), ☎ +91 22 26829000
AirIndia Enquiry, ☎ +91 22 22796666

Air Ambulance

Domestic/International, ☎ +91 9821150889

Fire Station, ☎ 101, +91 22 23076111/23086181/2306112/13

Coast Guard, ☎ +91 22 24376133, +91 22 24371932

Medical Issues in Mumbai

Food As elsewhere in India, be careful with what you eat. Outside of major tourist hotels and restaurants, stay away from raw leafy vegetables, egg-based dressings like mayonnaise and minced Meat are particularly risky. In short, stick to boiled, baked, fried, or peeled goods.
Water Opinions on tap water vary, but most visitors choose to stick to the bottled stuff. Large bottles of water can be purchased at a very low cost. When buying water from street vendors, make sure the lid is sealed and there have been cases of bottles being filled with tap water, and sold as new.
Fitness Numerous fitness centers exist throughout the city. Many exercise facilities and spas offer 24 hour memberships for visitors, and are a popular way to unwind after a long day of touring in Mumbai.
Smog can reach unhealthful levels, especially during the dry season. This, coupled with the summer heat and humidity can make spending time outdoors quite unpleasant.

Cope in Mumbai

Maps

City Map, Eicher has an excellent city-map of Mumbai with detailed listings. Familiarize yourself with it before you begin, or alternatively trace your route on it. ₹30.
BEST Route Map, Thanks to the density of bus routes in the city and the map is quite hard to decipher. Although bus routes are listed in the itinerary, you may have to find out about a few others if you plan to mix/match the order of the sights. People are very helpful in general. Check the BEST Route Finder for detailed information on the routes. The map is available at news stands. ₹10.

Newspapers

Local newspapapers can be handy and reliable sources for day to day updates about the city. The city has number of newspapers and other publication that list local happenings. The Times of India has a supplement called Bombay Times. There are also other papers like The Asian Age], DNA], Indian Express], Hindustan Times] and Free Press Journal. For the business updates, check Economic Times].

There are three very good local city tabloids called Mid-Day, Mumbai Mirror, and Afternoon. These papers are city focused and cover a lot of gossip, local news, and have plenty of entertainment listings. One could refer to these papers for any specific activity. In addition, Time Out now has an excellent Mumbai edition each month which can be picked up on street bookshops. It is a little more eclectic than the others listed here. Most newspapers would not cost more than ₹3. All of these papers have information on arts, dance, eating out, food festivals, events, exhibitions, lectures, movies and theatre listings, concerts, seminars, and workshops.

There are also many local newspapers in regional languages such as Lok Satta (Marathi), Maharashtra Times] (Marathi), Saamna (Marathi), Navakal (Marathi), Janmabhoomi (Gujarati), Mumbai Samachar (Gujarati) and Navbharat Times] (Hindi) which cater to local and regional interests and tastes.

Radio

There are 12 radio stations in Mumbai, with nine broadcasting on the FM band, and three All India Radio stations broadcasting on the AM band. Mumbai also has access to commercial radio providers such as Sirius and XM.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals

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Animal hospital

Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals - Locally this hospital is known as 'Bail Ghoda (Bull Horse) Hospital. The Bombay Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is also Headquartered there. Their ambulance rushes in answer to any call of distress to animals. - Parel ☎ +91 22 24135285-24135434-24137518

Diagnostic centre

List of Major Diagnostic, health care and Polyclinics:

Soningra Polyclinic B - Helal Bldg, Dr. Mascarenhas Road, Mazgaon ☎ +91 22 23715963, +91 22 2749662 Since 1984, catering the nation since last 25 years effectively and efficiently.

Super Religare Laboratories Limited - formerly Ranbaxy SRL - Plot 113, Street 145 MIDC Andheri (E) ☎ +91 22 28237333, +91 22 30811111-99 Largest clinical reference laboratory network in India and in South East Asia.

Wellspring - Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Near A to Z Industrial Estate, Off Worli Naka, Lower Parel(W) - Another premier diagnostic laboratory owned by the Piramal group. Along with the above they have other centers as well throughout the city.

24 hour chemist

Parel Chemist - Opp. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Parel ☎ +91 22 4131299, +91 22 24129751
Mumbai Medico - Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo ☎ +91 22 23086641

Foreign missions

Australia - 36 Maker Chambers VI, 220 Nariman Point ☎ +91 22 66692000

{{flag|Argentina Argentina - Chander Mukhi Building, 10th Floor "A", Nariman Point ☎ +91 22 2287 1381 {{flag|Afghanistan Afghanistan - 115 Next To Governor's Gate, Walkeshwar Road, Malabar Hill, ☎ +91 22 2363 3777 {{flag|Belgium

Belgium - TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor, C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) - Mumbai 400051 19.06442, 72.86498 From Kurla station 2.5km West

{{flag|Brazil

Brazil - Units 113 & 114, Free Press House, 11F, Free Press Journal Marg,Nariman Point 18.92374, 72.82379 ☎ +91 22 2283 4467, +91 22 2283 4469 Mobile +91 9820686143

{{flag|Canada

Canada - Fort House, 6F, 221 Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road ☎ +91 22 6749 4444 +91 22 6749 4454

{{flag|China

China - chinaconsul_mum@ 9F, Hoechst House, 193 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point 18.92339, 72.82347 ☎ +91 22 5632 4303-4-5 +91 22 56324302

{{flag|Czech Republic

Czech Republic - 5 G, Marcopia, Dr G Deshmukh Marg, Cumballa Hill, Pedder Road, Cumballa Hill, ☎ +91 22 2351 8456

Djibouti - 15, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade ☎ +91 22 2285 3750-52 Egypt - Bhagwanlal Indrajit Road, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, ☎ {{flag|France

France - Hoechst House, 7F, Nariman Point 18.92609, 72.81976 next to National Centre of the Performing Arts (N.C.P.A.) ☎ +91 22 6669 4000 +91 22 66694066
Germany Visa and Consular Department| Arcadia Bldg, Ground Floor, Nariman Point 18.92498, 72.82072 ☎ +91 22 2280 7385 +91 22 2284 2184
Germany Consulate General Bundesrepublik Deutschland - Generalkonsulat - Hoechst House, 10th Floor, 193 Backbay Reclamation (Vinay K Shah Marg), Nariman Point, 18.92530, 72.82116 ☎ +91 22 2283 2422 +91 22 2202 5493Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00* Greece - Baharestan, 30/A, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu ☎ +91 22 660 7852 +91 22 6606446

Indonesia | @.vsnl.net.in 19 Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill ☎ +91 22 2351 1678, +91 22 2353 0940, +91 22 2353 0900 {{flag|Italy

Italy - Kanchanjunga 1F, 72 G.Deshmukh Marg ☎ +91 22 23804071 +91 22 2387 4074

Iran - 47, 1st Floor, Swapna Lok, Nepeansea Road, ☎ +91 22 6688 7070

Palestine - Marathon Futurex 1301, A Wing North Monday Joshi Marg,, Lower Parel, NM Joshi Marg, BDD Chawl, Lower Parel ☎ +91 22 6160 0507 {{flag|South Korea

South Korea - Kanchanjunga Bldg., 9th floor, 72 Peddar Road ☎ +91 22 2388 6743

Kuwait - Vaswani Mansions, Flat No. 1 & 2, 120, Dinsha Vachha Road - ☎ +91 22-2287 1897

Japan - 1 M. L. Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill ☎ +91 22 2351 7101 +91 22 2351 7120

{{flag|Malaysia

Malaysia - 4-B, 4F, Notan Plaza, Turner Road, Bandra(W) ☎ +91 22 2645 5751, +91 22 2645 5752

Saudi Arabia - Maker Tower “F”, 4F, Cuffe Parade, Colaba ☎ +91 22 22156001, +91 22 2215 6002, +91 22 2215 6003 +91 22 2215 6006

Singapore - 152, 14F, Maker Chambers IV 222, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point ☎ +91 22 22043205-22043209 +91 22 2285 5812 (For visa matters only) or +91 22 2204 3203 (For non-visa matters)

Thailand - General, 1F, Dalamal House Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point ☎ +91 22 2281 0808 +91 22 22810808

{{flag|the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates - 7 Jolly Maker, Apartment #1 Cuffe Parade, Colaba ☎ +91 22 2218 3021 +91 22 22180986

{{flag|the United Kingdom

United Kingdom - Maker Chambers IV Second Floor, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point ☎ +91 22 56502222 +91 22 6650 2324 Opening Hours: Emergency Duty Officer: +91 98 2000 0343

{{flag|the United States

Unites States | Mumbai@ Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road 19.06534, 72.86811 From Kurla station 2.2km West ☎ +91 22 2363 3611 +91 22 2363 0350 - Department of state.svg U.S. citizens 24-hr emergencies +91 22 2363 3611 ext 0- Established in 1838. Former the consulate functioned from Wankaner House, later renamed Lincoln House, at Breach Candy in south Mumbai since 1950. (The consular residence was Washington House on Altamount Road). The building, declared as a legacy site, is an erstwhile palace of Maharaja Vakaner. The palace was handed over to the U.S. consulate by the Maharaja to raise funds to pay off his taxes, after India became independent. In 2002 and the consulate shifted its office to northern suburbs owing to security reasons.

Vietnam - B-603, Oberoi Chambers, New Link Road, Andheri(W) ☎ +91 22 2673 6688 +91 22 2673 6633

Apart for the ones listed above there are consulates of a number of nations which can be found in the yellow pages directory [1].

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Ambernath (55 km NE - take a train to here) — See the Lord Shiva Temple (16th Century)
Chiplun (290 km S, on Konkan railway route between Khed & Ratnagiri Stns) — Here are the Chiveli Vagheshwari Temple and the Pandavaas Caves
Ratnagiri (300 km S, 6-7 hrs journey in train from Mumbai, same comfortable using a (A/c & Non A/c) bus) — Ratnadurga Sea Fort, Thebaw Pagoda Palace
Rajapur (directions=350 km S, 8.5hrs) — Visit the Yeshwantgad, an island fortification
Thane (neighborhood) | Thane District — to the north of Mumbai; has beaches and mountains
Badlapur (50 km NE - to get in is by Local Trains (EMU), hourly) — Fort, Water Park
Dombivli (30 km NE; 40 mins in a fast train from CST to reach 'Kopar Stn.', by bus ~1hr 30 mins)
Kalyan (60 km NE; by train towards Karjat or Kasara would reach Kalyan in around 45-55 min) - Visit the Fort
Navi Mumbai — also called New Bombay; go here to the see Belapur Fort ruins
Thane|Thane City (N 40km) — also called Lake City due to the 30 lakes in and around the city
Raigad — neighborhood of Maharashtra lies just south of Mumbai. It is famous for its beaches and forts. You can get there by road or by ferry from Mumbai. The important ferry routes are:
Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Mora (Uran).
Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon, Rewas (near Mandwa). These are in budget range.
Gateway of India, Rewas. Fast boats and Catamarans operated by private operators. Service roughly every two hours, suspended during the monsoon season, i.e. May-October. From Rewas, take a bus or vehicle to Alibag.
Hill Stations — following are some of the hill stations that can be weekend gateways from Mumbai:
Matheran (102 km, 1.5hrs) — can be visited both by road and by train. For train option, take a suburban train to Neral and take hour long toy train to reach Matheran top. Alternatively it can be climbed
Lonavala (111.5 km, 1.5hrs) — best reached by road. Suburban trains do not ply to Lonavala, and may need to exchange train at Karjat or take en route long long distance train
Khandala (101 km, 1.5hrs) — check Lonavala
Dapoli| (200 kilometers South - by bus) -is a popular hill station also beaches, historical temples, caves and forts scattered around
Mahabaleshwar (242 km, 7hrs) — best reached by road
Lots of nearby destinations can be visited by short flights: Goa, Ahmedabad, Karachi and Rajkot, to name a few.