Lonely Planet India - August 2016

Say bye-bye to monsoon blues

with some delicious hot chocolate

SANJAY GANDHI

NATIONAL PARK^1

Often overlooked the Sanjay

Gandhi National Park in the

suburbs is the perfect whistle-

stop getaway when the rains

hit Mumbai. Located within city

limits it manages to be a haven

of peace and greenery; ideal

for those long walks in the rain

(00-91-22-22860632; http://www.sgnp.

maharashtra.gov.in/1035/Home;

Borivali East; 6.30am – 6.30pm

Tues – Sun; free).

WAYWORD AND WISE^2

This tiny bookstore on Mint Road

is special because it goes beyond

the bestsellers stocking titles

you’d be hard-pressed to find

at other bookstores. While

you can only browse through

books here right now a café

is scheduled to open soon (00-91-

22-66349946; Strategic House

44 Mint Rd Fort; 11am – 7.30pm).

DR BHAU DAJI LAD MUSEUM^3

Not a monsoon person? Escape

the downpour by hanging out

at this museum which also

PIZZA BY THE BAY^5

Eat your way through delicious

pizzas as you take in the lovely

views at Pizza by the Bay.

Make sure to grab a windowside

table to fully enjoy the rainy

setting (00-91-22-22843646;

http://www.pizzabythebay.in; Soona

Mahal 143 Marine Drive

Churchgate; pizzas from ` 480).

SUZETTE^6

The hot chocolate here comes

with a warning: it may ruin your

taste buds for all else. While

you’re at it order mouthwatering

crêpe combos. Oh and get

yourself a nutella crêpe for

dessert! (00-91-8080809554;

http://www.suzette.in; Nariman Point

and Bandra; hot chocolate from

` 120; breakfast from ` 320)

BURMA BURMA^7

Treat yourself to a bowl of khow

suey and other authentic Burmese

dishes at this modern-rustic

restaurant (00-91-22-40036600;

http://www.burmaburma.in; Kothari House

See & Do Eat

happens to be Mumbai’s oldest.

Get an insight into the city’s

cultural history and heritage

through the art collections

and artefacts on display

here (00-91-22-2373-1234;

http://www.bdlmuseum.org; Rani Bagh

Byculla; 10.30am – 5.30pm; ` 10).

HANGING GARDENS^4

The Hanging Gardens catch

the eye every which way one

turns. Shrubs shaped like animals

meandering garden paths and

abundant flowers make it a great

spot at which to enjoy a light

drizzle (Malabar Hill; 5am – 9pm).

Allana Centre Lane MG Rd Fort;

12pm – 10pm; khow suey: ` 480).

OLYMPIA COFFEE HOUSE^8

No Mumbai monsoon is complete

without sipping on a cup of piping

hot chai and biting into bun

maska. And what better place

to get these comfort foods than

at the renowned Olympia Coffee

House? (00-91-22-22021043;

Rahim Mansion No 1 Shahid

Bhagat Singh Rd next to Colaba

Police Station Colaba; 7am – 12am;

special chai: ` 30; bun maska: ` 13)

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Enjoy

the rains

in Mumbai

Maharashtra

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MINI GUIDE AUGUST 2016

Left:The Gateway of India makes

a majestic sight rainy or otherwise

Right: The rain makes everyone friends

The Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum

was established in 1872

The city by the bay provides the perfect

setting to enjoy the rain. Whether you’re

the kind who prefers staying indoors

or the type who prefers to get drenched

in the downpour there is something

for everyone to do in Mumbai.

WHY GO?

To see a different side to the city

WHAT IS THERE TO DO?

Enjoy gorgeous sea views while sipping

on a cocktail escape the heavy torrents

by hiding out in a bookstore or a museum

amble down lush garden paths in a drizzle

or reach out for comfort food at cafés

with mouthwatering menus.

134 July 2016