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Can travel agents apply for the visa online from their offices for their customers flying to Dubai on Emirates?

Hello,I am applying for a visa from VFS Global. I would like to know what all documents would be required for a Dubai tourist visa. Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

Just came across this term Transit Visa. Can anybody shed some information on the same? Very curious to know. Thanks in advance.

I have trains from Hyderabad to LTT (Lokamanyatilak Terminus), Dadar and CST. Which is the best place to get down if I want to go to Andheri West. Also can you suggest some budget hotels in Andheri West?

I wish to travel to Australia for medical purposes. I tried to get information about how to get Visas for such particular cases but nothing has been too helpful. Can somebody please suggest?

Hi, Was wondering how crowded the trains would be going from Bandra towards Mahalaxmi, starting at 0700-0730 in the mornings?

Would it be a great experience, as in empty trains, breezy with being able to stick my head out through the doors?

Thanks for any insights :-)

DB

I need to get to Bandra Terminus from Colaba and guess that I'll be taking a train.
Which one and from which station please?
Thanks, Chris

Hi, Does the Taj Mahal Hotel in Apollo Bunder also offer a similar brunch to the Taj Land's End? Thank you.

Hi can anybody tell me nightclubs in hotels which are rocking now. I know of enigma at J.W and thats it if trilogy has closed down

Hi i am travelling to mumbai on 28th feb for 2 nights. Can anyone tell me where the best nightclubs are and hotel. I have been told taj land ends and trilogy nightclub??

Hi, Are there places offering this service? What are the charges, and minimum hire period? In hours or days? Thank you.

Hi, What's the best way to get from the International airport to the domestic one?

Is there any free shuttle?

Thank you.

I will be in Mumbai for a few days on my own. I will be meeting up with my wife later in the week. I wondered if I could meet up with any one interested in trips to Elephanta island and some other places for a bit of company?

Hello All, Due to flight connections I will be "stuck" in Mumbai for a couple of days in February with a group of friends and we all either know the city sights from previous trips or are not interested in seeing them, so we want to spend our time experiencing what the city has to offer from the food/drink/entertainment/leisure side of things. However we don't want to hit the "touristy" spots and such and wanted more of a local "insider" experience. So with all that: can anyone recommend a company which arranges such tailored stays and provides a "tour guide" to take us around the places? Although cost is no real object, I wouldn't say we are looking for "luxury" activities only, rather a high level of service. Thanks for your help, Paul

Hello, I would like to us a local travel/tour agent for a trip to the historical Golden Triangle and Nepal. Are you a VT Member that can recommend someone you have used? Thank you, DAO

I am staying at the above hotel on business in November and I am female travelling alone. I have been to Mumbai once before and had a quick walk around the main area - India Gate, quay, visited the Fabrindia shop. Can any recommend anything close by to see (on foot) or any good shops for local handicrafts. Thank you.

Hi I am going to India with a friend (Indian but born in UK), both for 1st time. We are landing early morning and hoping to move on in the afternoon from Mumbai. We would like to get a little shut eye for few hours. Obviously, no point in booking a hotel for a night since we would only be there for 6/7 hours. So, what are our options? While on here I may as well as another question (if it is not the right forum then please ignore it). My friend is visiting his relatives in Surat, Gujarat. We plan to stay there for couple of days. What is the best way to get to Surat from Mumbai? Can we pre book a taxi to get us to Surat or perhaps get one of his relatives to send one from Surat? Sorry, so many questions. Hope someone can provide some feedback. Thanks. Robie

I am expecting to join Broadcasts India 2012 exhibition & Conference to be held from 10 -12 October, 2012 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. I am interested to stay at any budget hotel in main city area like Fort. Can any one suggest, what place will be suitable for me to stay, so that I can attend the conference easily everyday at 10am and have opportunity to visit some famous places in Bombay.

I am US citizen and I found that one laptop per passenger is duty free but am wondering if I have to bring both the laptops back once my visit is over in India? Actually I wanna give these laptops as gifts to my two different family members and I heard that gifts up to 8000 INR is duty free correct? and these laptops are used and each one values less than 8000 INR...so can I carry it to India ?and don't bring it back? Do I need a stamp in passport any where? and can I carry one both the laptops with me as carry on luggage? or one has to be in checked baggage?

There is a rail strike going on in Mumbai right now.If you go and go South it is really hard to get up North to the airport so allow plenty of time.Buses and taxi's almost unreachable

hi on my 2 month trip to india (nov-jan) I will have 3 nights of luxury somewhere. I have picked mumbai as this. any suggestions as to which hotel will be best. The other times I will just be staying in normal hotels so I will look forward to luxury at some point. Mumbai will be roughly half way through my trip so I think its the besy option. I will want to party a little but not to bothered about nightclubs as I have done all that and would maybe just prefer bars open late. The roof top bar at the four seasons will be one bar I will go to although not definately staying there. thanks

hi there im travelling from mumbai to varanasi at the end of the year and was just wondering are there any places worth stopping off at if I get the train. It takes 25 hours cross country so would maybe want to stop half way. Want to know of any good places to stop at.

I am in Mumbai for a few days. I will do a few of the tourist stuff, but what I am more interested in, is discovering the alternative Mumbai. That is to say: local bands, nice bookshops, places selling old classical Bollywood movies, underground activities, local djs or music mixes...You get my gist. Any pointer?

Hello, I am traveling to Mumbai, India this Feb, this is my first trip there and I have a few questions about Mumbai. 1. Is it safe to travel there as a single African American woman? 2. What location in Mumbai would you recommend to stay? 3. What hotel would you recommend that are clean, safe, and not so expensive? 4. Where or what foods do you recommend? 5. Is safe to go to any night clubs or bars for cocktails? 6. Is it safe to video or take picture in public? 7. How do I go about booking taxi for pick up from and to airport? 8. What are some must see places to visit while in Mumbai? 9. Where should you change over your money? 10. Can you hire a tour guide?

I know there are prepaid yellow/black taxis, i need to book AC taxis like MERU, where can i get them at the airport, i am arriving past midnight. Sam

Hi, what is the situation with th regards of availibility of the sim card. i am British passport holder and NRI Sam

Hi VT, I'm so excited too visit Mumbai, But I'm getting cold feet because I can't try too find a cheap airlines Tickets ? I also going for 3 days but also a cheat hotel . Thank You very much.

Hi VTers, I will be arriving in Mumbai and staying for 2 days (Dec 2 and 3rd) I am in need of a place that is clean, safe, and cheap (like20-$40 per night) with good bed. Does anyone know a good place they can recommend? I need the place to be within Vile Parle West and Santa Cruz station area. Your help is greatly appreciated. I cannot find anything on internet from here. Thanks. Nathan

What time of year is best to travel in Mumbai?

I am traveling to Mumbai as a 21 year old female with a female friend. Do you have any tips for women to remain safe while we travel and things to definitely avoid?