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Oh wow, I’ve always wanted to go to India but never really had the courage to do so solo (and I can’t find anyone who’s interested in going with me). I was dissuaded by an Indian colleague when I expressed interest and suggested that I go there with a group of friends or when he flies back so I had someone to travel with. You’re so brave to walk around Mumbai by yourself even after your experience with eve teasing!
Great helpful tips as I would like to visit. The price of the flight was great. I don’t blame you for choosing that over the train. Cool cab sounds really useful too.
Can I just say that I was holding my breath until you got to the part where you mentioned that you felt safe the entire time (except for the dogs)? I’ve been reading your blogs for quite some time now and I feel this nervousness whenever you write about India. I’m so relieved to know that Mumbai can be a safe place for solo female travelers.
Great post! Mumbai is full of historical places.And the hotel is from last many years.I have been to Mumbai 2 time.Thanks for the post.Keep sharing.
Oh, wow! Your post made me want to travel to India right away. I always wanted but I get stopped by my family members and friends saying that traveling solo won’t be a good idea in India. So, I am waiting until now for any of my friends or relatives who is willing and available to go with me which is very inconvenient due to difference in the line of work, budget and all. I really wish I could go though! If that happens, I will go back and read all your posts about India. =)
I only went to Delhi and Jaipur when I was there, but I wanted to stop in Mumbai. That’d be crazy to see the world’s largest open-air laundromats. I’d love to see them film a Bollywood film too!
We really want to visit India and we wouldn’t mind staying in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, love the old colonial style of the building. We’ve seen a documentary about the dabbawala delivery men, it’s an incredible system.
I have been on and off Mumbai for very very short duration and I haven’t yet experienced all of these.
The open air laundromats is something I want to see and photograph. Those trains are a boon. Great pics.
This is great information for solo travelers, and good to know there are female-only cars on the trains. I would definitely go for the luxury hotel. It looks gorgeous!
I didn’t know Mumbai was Bombay and is India’s biggest city. I thought Delhi is. Well, then to get a good dose of Indian culture, I will visit Mumbai. Great post.
Fun guide to Mumbai for anyone, solo or not. Thanks for the tip about using a prepaid taxi. The Taj hotel loos gorgeous!
Mumbai was my home for about 3 years when I was working there. It was the first city I lived alone in (until then I have lived with my family) and probably the best city in India as a single girl. You’ve put together a very interesting list of things to do – they’re not very touristy as such but bring out the real character of the city. Places like dhobhi ghat is not something I would’ve thought of telling someone to visit but it sure would be intriguing, I imagine.
Thank you for this post! Mumbai is at the top of my bucket list, but I didn’t know it was so safe for female solo travelers, you reassured me 😉 I might go there soon!
Wow! Way cool lunch delivery guys Aleah. Amazing how I never heard of them. But I see their system is pure genius. Maybe I can adopt specific elements and apply to my blog commenting campaign LOL. Like delivering the best way to each blog post I visit and read 😉 Inspired stuff though; that low error rate is eye-popping. Talk about mindfulness! Fab post my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Ryan