One thing to note: most Indians will not understand concept of 'downtown'. In India, we just call it market area. Posh market area, regular market area :D
All Uber or Ola cars are with AC, with no extra cost. If you don't want it, you can just tell the driver to switch it off. I found that because of their small sizes, Uber Go are actually faster way to move around in a crowded city like Mumbai. For long distances like Mumbai-Pune, Premier cars are more comfortable. As far as local trains are concerned, you can travel by 1st class. There is less crowd there. There is also an option of Metro on a few routes. Besides, on limited routes, there is an option of AC BEST buses, which I found to be more comfortable than Uber (avoid peak office times though).
I have been living in mumbai all my life and I completely agree with her! everything on point. I just have to mention that people in mumbai dont use cash much, we use UPI payments which are faster than cards or even cash. any traveller could get a sim card at airport and create a temporary upi acc which can literally be used anywhere in mumbai or India. plus data is literally very cheap in india so it helps to stay connected on the go.
Just be careful to not apply the Mumbai learnings to other parts of India. For example, no where else in India will the rickshaws go by the meter, you will have to fix the price with the rickshaw. Uber will work in most cities, make sure your payment method is set to online.
You're lucky you don't get to experience that mumbai energy 365 days of the year. Most people who visit soak it up and leave it behind before they leave the country.
One thing to note: most Indians will not understand concept of 'downtown'. In India, we just call it market area. Posh market area, regular market area :D
All Uber or Ola cars are with AC, with no extra cost. If you don't want it, you can just tell the driver to switch it off. I found that because of their small sizes, Uber Go are actually faster way to move around in a crowded city like Mumbai. For long distances like Mumbai-Pune, Premier cars are more comfortable.
As far as local trains are concerned, you can travel by 1st class. There is less crowd there. There is also an option of Metro on a few routes.
Besides, on limited routes, there is an option of AC BEST buses, which I found to be more comfortable than Uber (avoid peak office times though).
Thank you so much! Great video and great travel advice!
I have been living in mumbai all my life and I completely agree with her! everything on point. I just have to mention that people in mumbai dont use cash much, we use UPI payments which are faster than cards or even cash. any traveller could get a sim card at airport and create a temporary upi acc which can literally be used anywhere in mumbai or India. plus data is literally very cheap in india so it helps to stay connected on the go.
Just be careful to not apply the Mumbai learnings to other parts of India. For example, no where else in India will the rickshaws go by the meter, you will have to fix the price with the rickshaw. Uber will work in most cities, make sure your payment method is set to online.
Great Video. Uber rikshaws are my absolute favorite in Mumbai for travelling 😊❤.
Is Mumbai safe?
You should visit northeast India ❤
Hello can you come Nepal
You're lucky you don't get to experience that mumbai energy 365 days of the year. Most people who visit soak it up and leave it behind before they leave the country.