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Air
Mumbai is a major international gateway to India with
international flights from most countries of the world. Air
India and many other international air carriers operate regular
flights to and via Mumbai. On the domestic sector, Indian
Airlines connects Mumbai with most tourist destinations of
India. In addition, private sector airline services also provide
air-link to many important centers of the country. Air India
also operates some flights on the domestic sectors.
The Mumbai airport has two wings; The Sahar International
Terminal now to be called Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport and
domestic airport at Santacruz.
Indian Airlines and many private airlines connect Mumbai with
all major tourist centres in India.
Rail
Mumbai is the headquarters of the Central and Western Railways.
Regular trains connect it with all major cities like Ahmedabad,
Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Calcutta, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad,
Jaipur, Chennai, Nagpur and Thiruvananthapuram.
Road
Mumbai is connected by good motorable roads with all major
tourist centers.
Ship
Damania Shipping Ltd. operates a regular catamaran service
between Mumbai, Ratnagiri and Goa. The service is suspended
during the monsoons. Running time is approximately 8 hrs.
Getting around Mumbai
Tourist Taxi
Rates vary according to the make of the car.
Imported Cars: Rs. 1500/- for 8 hrs or 80 km, extra Rs. 15/- per
km or Rs. 100/- per hour.
Air-conditioned Ambassador: Rs. 1000/- for 8 hrs or 80 km. Non-airconditioned
Ambassador: Rs. 650/- for 8 hrs or 80 km.
Metered taxi
Rs. 9.00 for first 1.6 km. Additional fare to be paid as per
tariff card available with the driver.
Auto Rickshaw
Rs. 5.50 for first 1.6 km. Additional fare to be paid as per
tariff card available with the driver.
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