Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 9868489)

Hop on to a local train...keep your wallets in your shirt pockets and just keep traveling !! It was my favorite past time in mumbai... :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 9869797)

Not sure "Hop" on is the right word!! more like 'dragged' on with the masses, and getting off at the right station is an adventure. Sundays are less horrific.
Non-ac buses are a more comfortable cheap option, and bus passes are now available for variable periods.

Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 9870182)

:D ya you are right !! I missed my stations a few times !! but the local trains are something unique about mumbai ! Its experience is something you can't get in any other place ! Please correct me if I'm wrong :fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 9868489)

Hop on to a local train...keep your wallets in your shirt pockets and just keep traveling !! It was my favorite past time in mumbai... :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by dreadsoc (Post 9879487)

Blimey - you're rather adventurous !!! :eek::eek:

Dread - x

Originally Posted by dreadsoc (Post 9879487)

Blimey - you're rather adventurous !!! :eek::eek:

Dread - x

Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 9895945)

Guess what ! I am visiting mumbai on the 6th of march and plan to stay there till the 9th. I know I won't get much time from my work but still would like to make the most of it.
Can someone give me any info on what's latest in mumbai ?
March wont be too hot.8th march is festival of colours(HOLI).so if you are not allergic to colours ,it would be fun.
Where should I go (not far and certainly not the common ones)?
try some seafood at sayba in bandra.aqsa beach in malad,nice tranquil beach to relax but not safe for a swim.
Where can I shop something for cheap ?
Coloaba causeway for cheap stuff but if you are looking to buy some ethnic indian stuff,i know a good place in Kurla.
What is that one thing I will miss if I don't see it (remember: 6-9 march)
obviously holi if you havent played it before.

Originally Posted by expat.frndly.indian (Post 9897173)

Everything depends on how many hours ,you will be working..3 days might be too less... :)

Originally Posted by expat.frndly.indian (Post 9897173)

Everything depends on how many hours ,you will be working..3 days might be too less... :)

Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 10325290)

How are you guys ? Will be in India again (this time for a bit longer). I hear festive season will be starting soon in India. Hope to enjoy it!! Any advice guys ?

I need to move over to the entertainment forum too for some advice on watching TV as well :D

Cheers~

Originally Posted by dreadsoc (Post 10333403)

Rather depends on where in India you will be JK....a bit more detail of where and when may get some responses...

Dread - x

Originally Posted by johnkim (Post 10333412)

I will be in Mumbai for a couple of weeks and then travel to Pune for another couple. Based on some company factors, I might be required to visit a couple more places but that's not finalized yet!