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What is so special about South Bombay?
South Mumbai is well-known as the cultural hub of the grand city. From museums, to auditoriums to concert venues, you have them all. South Mumbai also has some of the most prestigious clubs in the city. Radio Club, CCI, NCPA, Breach Candy clubs and the city’s oldest gymkhanas are all located in South Mumbai.
Is Colaba safe at night?
The posh localities like Malabar Hill or Colaba can also have their dark spots, but are mostly safe to walk around in. I’ve walked about alone at night. Old residential areas like Girgaum, Kalbadevi, Shivaji Park or Dadar are filled with families, so they are pretty safe.
What areas are in south Bombay?
Mumbai/South – Wikitravel. South Bombay is a commonly used term, but the extent of this district is not commonly agreed upon. This article uses the term to denote the areas of Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Kalbadevi, Pydhonie, Mahalaxmi, and Tardeo.
Which part of Mumbai is Colaba?
Colaba ([koˈlaːbaː]) or (ISO: Kolābā) is a part of the city of Mumbai, India. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai while the other three are Worli, Bandra and Malabar Hill. During Portuguese rule in the 16th century, the island was known as Kolbhat….Colaba.
| Colaba Kolābā | |
|---|---|
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Zone | 1 |
| Ward | A |
Is auto allowed in Dadar?
Rickshaws are allowed to ply only north of Bandra/Sion. So you cannot take one from Dadar. You will have to take a taxi from there.
Is it safe to go to Bombay?
OVERALL RISK : HIGH. Because Mumbai is a huge and populous city, the level of crime is high. Travelers can easily become victims so they need to avoid traveling alone on public transport or in taxis, especially at night. There have been reports of British tourists becoming the victims of a scam by taxi drivers.
Are rickshaws allowed in Mumbai?
Auto rickshaws registered in Mumbai are not allowed travel beyond the municipal limits. They have been allowed to travel between Sion to Mulund in the Central Suburbs and up to Mankhurd on the Harbour line. People who wish to travel beyond Mumbai to suburbs like Vashi, Airoli have to catch a suburban rickshaw.