During my tour on Mumbai Local, we were to experience the different modes of transportation in Mumbai. I also crossed roads which were not too different from Kuala Lumpur roads. Here are some videos and photos. Please do go thru the videos as for this post, the videos speak louder than the photos. I want…
01/17/15, 1:06 PM UTC+5:30 One of the oldest train stations in Asia, Victoria Terminus is a sight to behold. This was to be the last stop and the end of the Mumbai Local Tour. I only had the opportunity to take photos from the outside. The building had a lot of animals incorporated into the…
These photos are a collection from my Mumbai Local tour organized by Mumbai Magic. This is my first post that includes a slideshow. The above photo is probably the most strongest emotion evoking photo I have in the set. So much uncertainty and questions in those eyes. Please enjoy the following slideshow. With a population…
01/17/15, 12:45 PM UTC+5:30 Canon7D, 10-22mm, 70-200 f4L, Sony Z2 for video. With proper timing, you can actually catch the trains of Mumbai and not feel sandwiched in a sardine can. We were heading to Mahalaxmi Dhobighat, a traditional Indian laundry. I decided to stand and stick my head out to get the full…
01/17/15, 12:32 PM UTC+5:30 Canon7D with 10-22mm shot from hip or overhead. Intuitive photography. We crossed the road and went thru a market on our way to get the train to see the Dhoby Ghaut. This is Shankar Seth Lane market. As usual, the market is a colorful scene and curious onlookers looking at me…
01/17/15, 11:41 AM UTC+5:30 No visit to South Mumbai will be complete if you do not stop by Swati Snacks. This time, we took a taxi from Mani Bhavan to Swati Snacks. I was told that many Bollywood stars will stop by here to get their snacks. A few friends of mine actually came here…
Nirmala took me on a bus ride that went thru Marine Drive and to Mani Bhavan, house of Mahatma Ghandi. This house has been turned into a museum in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. It was here that Gandhi initiated his Khadi and Khilafat movements. One of Mumbai’s pride, this mansion is currently a memorial for…
01/17/15, 10:14 AM UTC+5:30 After a short time at The Gateway of India, we started walking around the British Heritage District. Walking from the Gateway of India, you will see a lot of British Heritage buildings. Dhanraj Mahal is a Paris designed building built in the 1930’s. It is currently one of the costliest residential and…
01/17/15, 9:33 AM UTC+5:30 Namaste Mumbai! I was staying in North Mumbai near the airport at The Holiday Inn and it took a solid hour to head over here to South Mumbai. I left the hotel at 837am in a cab. I was heading to The Gateway of India to begin my Mumbai Local tour.…
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