MINI GUIDE
Enjoy the rains in Mumbai Maharashtra
Essentials
GETTING THERE
One of the countryâs major hubs
Mumbaiâs Chhatrapati Shivaji
International Airport is served
by most major international and
domestic airlines (www.csia.in).THE COSTDIFFICULTY OF TRAVEL
WHEN TO GO
The rain gods definitely have
a soft spot for Mumbai â heavy
downpours and sudden storms
that last for days strike with
maddening regularity. Of course
itâs also refreshingly cool and
green. Expect better behaviour
in December and January
when itâs very pleasant.Getting around
LOW HIGHLOW HIGHCAFÃ MARINA^9
This rooftop restaurant located
in Sea Palace Hotel offers not
just cocktails but also a cool sea
breeze and unparalleled views
over Apollo Bunder (00â91-22-
61128000; 26 PJ Ramchandani
Marg Apollo Bunder Colaba;
cocktails from ` 495).
TOAST^10
Donât we all enjoy kicking back
with friends after a long week
at work? Toast provides the
drinks the food the music
and â even better â splendid
views of the airport and its
surrounds (00-91-22-29203818;
http://www.t-24.in/bar-and-dining.asp;
Church Rd near Airport Rd Metro
Station Marol Andheri East;
beverages from ` 175).
TAJ MAHAL TEA HOUSE^11
Tucked into a little corner
in bustling Bandra the Taj Mahal
Tea House is the ideal place
at which to enjoy a steaming
hot cuppa and relax while it pours
outside (00-91-22-33126721;
36-A Ground Floor Sonatan
Nestled in the heart of Colaba
Abode 13 goes out of its way
to make you feel at home.
Enjoy the well thought out
interiors that pay tribute
to a bygone Mumbai and
dig into some scrumptious
breakfast at this unique luxury
boutique hotel. Its 20 rooms
showcase beautiful vintage
furniture and interesting pieces
of art (00-91-8080234066;
http://www.abodeboutiquehotels.com;
Lansdowne House Bldg
MB Marg near Regal Cinema
Apollo Bunder Colaba;
from ` 8000 with breakfast).
An elegant bayside hotel
Marine Plaza 14 features modern
rooms with all the creature
comforts you could desire.
The property houses a Chinese
restaurant a bar serving
small eats an outdoor pool
and hot tub and a fitness
room (00-91-22-22851212;
http://www.hotelmarineplaza.com/;
29 Marine Drive Churchgate;
` 8250 with breakfast
sea-facing rooms from
` 9500 with breakfast).Drink Sleep
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BELCHONOCK/ 123RF (UMBRELLA) DINODIA PHOTOS (MARINE DRIVE).Pereira Bungalow St John Baptist
Rd Reclamation Bandra West;
teas from ` 150).INTERCONTINENTAL
MARINE DRIVE^12
With its panoramic views
Dome presents the perfect
rooftop setting for a sundowner.
And to quell those pesky monsoon
hunger pangs try the Long &
Short gastrobar for its innovative
eats (00-91-22-39879999;
http://www.ihg.com; Intercontinental
Marine Drive Churchgate;
cocktails at Dome from ` 950
from ` 425 at Long & Short).Abode is a luxury boutique
hotel located in ColabaDome provides lovely views
of the iconic Marine DriveSee Eat & drink Sleep1410(^1211)
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The JW Marriott Mumbai
Juhu 15 looks over the Arabian
Sea and is synonymous with
luxury. The rooms are elegant
and the property also has a fitness
centre multiple swimming pools
and an award-winning spa.
And with an array of restaurants
there is no dearth of dining
options here (00-91-22-
66933000; http://www.marriott.com/
hotels/travel/bomjw-jw-marriott-
mumbai-juhu/; Juhu Tara Rd;
` 12800 with breakfast).12
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