Experience the local transport of Mumbai

Experience the local transport of Mumbai

One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Mumbai is famous for its efficient and smooth public transport. The smooth functioning
of these modes over the years is commendable. Mumbai offers you a range of different public transport: the local train, the BEST bus service and the
kalipilis (local taxis). One-third of the locals prefer these over private modes of transport to avoid straining traffic. The increasing pollution in the city is draining. The local train service is economically and financially very feasible. It saves time: man’s biggest competition.
If one doesn’t take the city’s tour using these modes then one hasn’t seen Mumbai in its real essence. This tour comes with a guide who shares information at the required intervals. The entire tour is divided into 4 major parts and ends with a local style lunch which comes at one’s own experience. All in all, it is an enthralling experience of the local life of the city.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, opposite Prince of Wales Museum, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005, India

The cab will pick the guests from the centrally located hotel and drop at Regal Cinema, Colaba. Meet and greet by the guide for the further local experience of Mumbai lifelines.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai India

Experience the local BEST bus ride to CST or Victoria Terminus. Constructed lavishly in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, today it is the headquarters of the Central Railways in India. The BEST bus service has been operating for years together and is one of the most convenient and affordable modes. The buses have been maintained with the best of care.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mahalaxmi Station, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018, India

Hop on to the lifeline of Mumbai - the local train. One-third of the locals prefer this over private modes of transport to avoid the straining traffic Get off at Mahalaxmi station and take a walk till Dhobi Ghat.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India

An open-air Laundromat, the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat was built in the year 1890. It is a washing place spread over a large area and is the world’s largest outdoor washing laundry and has been a famous tourist attraction over the years. It houses the families of the dhobis who toil through the day to deliver their job.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chor Bazaar, Mohammed Ali Rd Pydhonie, Mumbai India

et into the local taxi commonly known as KaliPili taxis. These run depending on the combined efforts of the hard-working and mostly humble drivers. They run on meters and charge quite appropriately. Reach Chor Bazaar - One of the biggest flea markets of the nation. It is often referred to as the one-stop for all the vintage shopping and authentic goods. The literal translation goes on to mean, thief but the goods it offers has escalated the meaning to a second-hand goods’ market.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mumbai University Ground Gate, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

Take the local taxi again to Churchgate and meet the local hard-working group of people - the Dabbawalla's (lunch box delivery men). They are affectionately called the ‘Dabbawallas’ for their years of convenient and timely transport of tiffins to and fro from offices and schools.

Duration: 20 minutes