we are going to mumbai on holiday and would like to visit some of the famous night clubs or bars and restaurants late at night. what would be a safe and secure way to get back to our hotel late at night. Are taxis safe at that time?
2007-02-10 09:42:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Mumbai
It depends where you are, in the tourist district yes, if outside then no, you could easily be killed for a few dollars.
2007-02-10 09:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
India is a safe place to go. I haven't been to Mumbai, but I know people who have who really liked it there and I did work in New Delhi for a while. I never felt under threat, no matter what time of night I was out. I would say identify a taxi driver you can use regularly and arrange to be picked up at a specific time if you really want to be on the safe side.
As with anywhere there may be those around who might try to take advantage, but keep your wits about you, don't do anything silly and you will have a great time.
2007-02-10 09:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Grington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taxi or rickshaw will be fine. India including Mumbai is safe for women (in fact it is so safe, a woman was groped in Mumbai over the New Year by drunks and police were investigating. A woman getting groped was so unusual, it made the nwws for a good few days after with progress on the police investigation).
Just make sure you know how to get back to the hotel as you will have to give directions. There is no such thing as The Knowledge in Mumbai so the drivers can take you to the suburb you are staying in but then you will have to direct them. Also bear in mind, rickshaws do not run all over the city but where they do run, they are generally quicker and cheaper as they are smaller and can run in between traffic easily.
2007-02-10 12:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
taxis and rickshaws should be ok, if you can pre-book or use a taxi company that are connected with your hotel, that is even safer. But when in India I always prefer rickshaws - they are cheaper and you can just get out!
You say 'we' - I hope this means you are travelling with a friend. Whilst I've never fely unduly unsafe alone (a bonus to the different treatment that females get!), anywhere is safer as a duo or more. (not to mention fun!).
As for the cost, ask a couple of people what the fare should be. When you ask the driver, half his estimate and start from there. be firm and walk away if you need to.
Have fun!
2007-02-12 08:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by abkiigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Mumbai three monthsa and it is pretty safe - if you are with someone else I would not worry at all, take a taxi late at night though as they are easier to find, and make sure your hotel knows you wil be late, sepeically the cheaper places as sometimes they lock their doors so the front desk guy can sleep or they even lock their gates
2007-02-10 15:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mumbai is safe city you can use taxi,for more security you use call taxis ,there are number of call taxi in mumbai you dial there number they are at there doorsteps.
which night club are you planning to go
2007-02-10 16:39:16 · answer #6 · answered by jaikumaar6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taxi
2007-02-10 10:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends where u r staying as some parts of india r rough whereas others r okay. will u be wid sumone?
i would get a taxi to drop u directly outside u're hotel. i would also before i went to the night club tell the manger of the hotel wat time i would come back so he would wait outside the hotel for you to make sure u got in safely. hope this helps. lol
vote me the best answer please!!
2007-02-10 09:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by shilpa n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the government taxis are fine. they say torist vehichle in red writing with a circle around it on the outside of the car.
2007-02-12 22:09:17 · answer #9 · answered by jodie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to stay in hotel
2007-02-10 09:57:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋