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for Mumbai (Bombay)

Rating Summary based on 20 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		14
  • 4 Stars
    		6
  • 3 Stars
    		0
  • 2 Stars
    		0
  • 1 Star
    		0

Detailed rating

  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.2
  		• 4.3
  		• 5.0
  		• 4.3
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  • 113 of 113 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 bwanamdevu

    Member since 08/12/2000

    Reviews written: 116

    5 Stars Bombay Dreams - Mumbai Reality! 03/07/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Longer you are there the more to see.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Busy, Polluted, Frenetic.

    After many, many years, my wife and myself finally got to go to India and although my wife is of Indian extraction, she knows of no relatives in the sub-continent. We were not without contacts however in Mumbai, which we had originally meant to use as a stepping stone for further travel but due to many conflicting priorities and circumstances, we were confined to that city for the duration of our two weeks in India. Mumbai though, was a revelation. It is well off the usual tourist tours offered by the UK operators such as Bales or TravelSphere. Many people will only use it as a stepping stone ... more
  • 56 of 56 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    jaygami1986

    5 Stars Mumbai, or is it Bombay Review with images 29/02/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Read Opp

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Read Opp

    Well in 2005, I went on a 6 week trip to India and Dubai, it was during the summer holidays and my cousin was getting married there so I figured why not go and see the wedding and say hello to my grand mum who I hadn't seen for about 10 years. I visited quite a few different cities in India, but this particular review is about my time in Mumbai or Bombay, which ever you want to call it. I spent a total of 5 nights in this buzzing, beautiful yet populated city. My first trip to Mumbai was when I was about 6 years old, I hated it 100%, however at the age of 18, I found myself enjoying my second ... more
  • 62 of 62 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 kiran8

    Member since 26/07/2008

    Reviews written: 111

    5 Stars Salaam Bombay ! Review with images 02/03/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A magical city of contrasts, that is coping inspite of all odds

    Disadvantages Disadvantages There are many

    Mumbai derives its name from Mumba Devi a local diety worshipped by the Maratha fisher folk of the region. Mumba Devi is the goddess of sea and according to folklores she blessed the region and took care of the Fisherman community. When India was under the British rule the name Mumbai got slightly changed , as they were unable to pronounce the name , and was called Bombay for all official purposes. But the locals continued to refer to it as Mumbai or Bambai.. And after nearly 45 years after India gained its Independence , in the nineties , the city was officially called by its original name. I ... more
  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    asyis

    5 Stars CITY OF DREAMS 30/04/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Many

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    “City of dreams” A lonely man in his dhoti, got down out of the train and looked around the station and he sees only people all around, its around 11.30pm in the night and is amazed at the number of people around. He comes out of the station and he gets to see the busy traffic and busy office goer’s, teenage guys, hawkers he is really inspired by this fast moving city and feels that inspite of leaving this village he feels at home…This is the common man of India , in the India’s Commercial Capital Mumbai. Welcome Common Man!!! To this city of dreams!!!…Hope ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 fuzzymoi

    Member since 17/09/2002

    Reviews written: 4

    5 Stars Mumbai (Bombay) is the best 26/07/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages The business lifeline of India and South East Asia

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Population

    Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is the most populous Indian city. Mumbai is located on an island off the west coast of India. With an estimated metropolitan population of 17 million, it is the third largest metropolitan area in the world, and clustered along with its outlying satellite townships. The city, which has a deep natural harbor, is also the largest port in western India, handling over half of India's passenger traffic. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, and houses important financial institutions such as the Bombay Stock ... more
  • 15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    salar15

    5 Stars Mumbai: A Smog-filled Haven 11/11/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great sights, fun people, fantastic food, and brimming with culture

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Pollution, noise, touts, and the initial culture shock

    Mumbai is the second-largest city in India, and my goodness you notice it. There are people literally wherever you go, and I would guess that the phrase 'peace and quiet' is more one for idle dreams than common colloquialisms. You'll find that you have to fight for every inch on the pavement, in the shops, on the road, and even in your own hotel, but that fight is worth every minute. In terms of actual sights, it's surprising how much a busy, polluted city like Mumbai has to offer. There is some stunning colonial architecture embodied in the Victoria Terminus, and the Courts of Justice, and ... more
  • 48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Miss-D

    5 Stars Beep Beep Beep Beep 02/05/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very friendly people, excellent cusine

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Haggling, Poverty

    I went to India approximately 2 years ago to visit my grandmother. It was only the second time I had been to this country and could hardly remember the first time as I was only 8 (I know I SHOULD remember but my as I get old my memory fails me) After putting up with an 8 hour flight of ears popping, stuffy seats, horrible tasteless food, cut down movies that seem to make no sense and the constant god awful noise of the engine that seems to go on and on we finally landed at 11 at night. "Here we go", I thought, "CUSTOMS!". I had been dreading this moment since we'd landed. You see, Indian ... more
  • 29 of 30 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mysticguy

    5 Stars Get Onboard for your Tour of Mumbai 16/12/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages read the review

    Disadvantages Disadvantages pollution, i guess

    I don’t mean any harm by this review. This review is just for fun. There were too many intresting but bland reviews coming up, so I thought I’ll whiff up an humorous review on Mumbai. So here goes . This tour will give you the real flavour of the metropolis and its surroundings. I bet that there is no other tour of this kind of this City named MUMBAI. So get ready ! The Station - Start off the day with your morning prayers. An hour in the Virar Super - Duper fast train will give you a chance to reemember the Indian deity of your choice. If you are into gambling, then indulge in ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    afinwala786

    4 Stars Bombay, in the eyes of a western foreigner 06/05/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent value for money, lovely polite people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages you can get mugged, Poverty

    As my parents were born in India, they try to take us back to their country so that we keep in touch with our roots every so often. I had just finished my GCSE's, and my parents organised a trip to India as a present for me to say well done. There was me, my two younger brothers and my mum. The perception of Bombay or Mumbai that Im going to write is truly my opinion, and I mean no offence to anyone. I arrived in the monsoon season in India, which was in July, as soon as we landed; all I could see was shanty towns and huts everywhere from the plane window. As soon as we got off, oh god ... more
  • 23 of 23 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    majeedkazi

    5 Stars My Home Town 28/03/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Food, People almost Everything

    Disadvantages Disadvantages I Dont think Any

    Mumbai (Formerly Know as Bombay) is my Home Town. I grew up in this lively city. Its the capital of Maharashtra a state in India. Its one of the most populated metropolitan city in the world. It is is the commercial and entertainment center of India. It is one of the world's top ten centers of Commerce. we also call it Ammchi Mumbai in marathi, the language use in Maharashtra State. It has the Famous Gateway Of India, which attracts a lot of tourist, Nariman Point etc... Also a few miles away from Mumbai are many Historic sites like Elephanta Caves...... Mumbai has got many places to visit 7 ... more
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