The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!
This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider's access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city's trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent.
From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself.
Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn.
Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one!
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Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria Terminus Railway Station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai.
At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sassoon Dock, Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai India
Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: styam flowes, shop, 1, market, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India
Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ankit sanas, Shop no 5 , Mahesh traders , old VEGETABLE market, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027, India
In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Driver and private transport
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- A fruit
- Shoe Covers at docks
- Postcard
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The docks are shut in June and July
- The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday
- We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
- The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
- The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints, the guests will be informed in advance of the same
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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