Question 1

Which type of walking tours are available in Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

1. Dharavi walking tour: In a guided tour, you will walk through the largest slum of Asia which is home to some thousands of families. You will get to see their struggle everyday with smiles on faces. A visit to this place will give you an insight of life where work and smaller joys of life coexist peacefully.Places covered:You will cover the remotest corners of the Dharavi slum. In this tour you can spend some time with the inhabitants of the slum and the kids or join a cooking or pottery classDuration:It is a two- and half-hour tour. Timings of this tour are between 9am-5pm.2. Heritage walk tour: The name itself suggests that this tour is related with the colonial past of Mumbai which has added to its rich culture and heritage. With buildings and historical monuments of Gothic architecture, the city stands as a testimony to its imperial past. Your sojourn starts from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or the Victoria Terminus which is a Gothic masterpiece by the F.W. Steven. As you walk down the D. N Road towards Flora Mountain you will discover this is the oldest part of the city.Places covered:Among the other historical buildings, you can see are Old Secretariat, Convocation Hall, PWD Building, University Building, Kala Ghoda and others. Finally take the VeerNariman Road and walk down to Marine Drive to witness the mesmerising Art Deco skyline which has won Mumbai a global recognition.Timings:8:30AM-11:00 AM and 4PM-6:30PM.3. Walking tour at Elephanta Island: Elephanta Island is a must visit attraction for tourists in the vicinity of Mumbai for the famous Elephanta Cave. The cave which dates back to the 5th century is an architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Places covered:As you climb up 120 steps to the top of the cave you can see intricate carvings of Lord Shiva and his incarnations on its rock walls.Steps lead up to the entrance of the cave. The sculptures on the walls of the cave are the main attraction of the place.Duration:It takes 2-3 hours to see the entire cave. Timings are between 9:30am-5:30pm4. Mumbai spiritual tour: Being a cosmopolitan city Mumbai showcases a motley of cultures as people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds have settled here down the centuries. As you go on a spiritual tour you can discover the true essence of this city.Places covered:The major religious sites you can include in your daytrip are Siddhivinayak Temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Jain Temple, Mount Mary Church and ISKON Temple. Most of these sites are within the city limits.Duration:You can cover your spiritual tour within 3 hours. Each religious site has its own opening and closing hours.5. Mumbai market tour: As you walk down the lanes of the busy market places of Mumbai, you will come across vendors shouting at the top of their voices from their shops to attract customers. In this sojourn you will be accompanied by a multilingual guide who will convey you significant information about the places you visit and make your tour comfortable.Places covered:The famous markets you can cover in the market tour are Crawford Market, Spice Market, Mangaldas Market and the iconic Jewellery Market.Duration:There are 3 timings for this trip- Morning tour (10am-2pm), Afternoon tour (2pm-4pm) and evening tour (4pm-pm)

Question 2

Which are the best places for night walking tours in Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

1. Marine Drive: The Queen's Necklace along the Marine Drive is a must watch for every tourist in Mumbai. It is inarguably one of the best walking tours in Mumbai at night when the city pulsates with life and vivacity.2. Liberty Cinema: A popular spot in the city which you can include in your night walk tour itinerary is Liberty Cinema which attracts visitors with its bedazzling decoration and lighting.3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: The dazzling view of the airport is a must watch during your Mumbai walking tour at night.4. Vasudev Balwant Phadke: The beautifully decorated pathway with brilliant lighting in the buildings and lanes is a sight to behold. You can go for a leisurely stroll along this road at night.

Question 3

Which are the famous places for Food walks in Mumbai?

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1. Mohd Ali Road: For non veg lovers the best walking tours in Mumbai is probably a culinary sojourn in this place where you will be allured by skewered kebabs, spicy curries and sweets.2. Chowpatty tour with dinner: Dig into Mumbai’s popular fast foods viz. pav bhaji, kulfi and pani puri in a tour to Chowpatty Beach.3. Tastiest local foods in a 4 hours’ private tour: In a 4 hours’ private guided tour, you can savour a plethora of local traditional cuisines in different restaurants and street food stalls.4. Street food in Mumbai Delight: Mumbai walking tours are never complete without your culinary sojourn to the famous street food joints of the city.Explore the hidden hotspots of Mumbai city and savour its popular street foods. A must try for real foodies.

Question 4

Is it safe to walk around Mumbai at night?

Accepted Answer

It is absolutely safe to walk around Mumbai city at night as it is one of the safest cities of the country. You can even go for Mumbai walking tours at night-time when you will come across hundreds of locals and tourists on the streets of Mumbai. Being the industrial hub of the country, the city is always bustling with locals and outsiders.

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