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- Check out the Ellora Caves on Elephanta Island

- Buy a Thailand Tatler

- Stop by Dhobi Ghat. Be prepared for some interactions

- See Haji Ali Dargah

- Go next door to the Mahalaxmi Temple (and bring socks)

- Shop at Bombay Electric if you want fashionable clothing and price is no object

- Lunch at Not Just Jazz by the Bay

- Enjoy evening cocktails on the deck of The Intercontinental

- Visit the Jain temple near Malabar Hill]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26200 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25010 Located in the northern end of the crowded, over-populated, polluted island city of Mumbai is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. A 104 sq km island of greenery in the urban jungle. Instead of being harassed by street vendors you get monkeys chasing after you for a snack or spotted deer obstructing your path.
Deep within the park are the Kanheri Buddhists caves which were carved out by Buddhists monks between the 6th and 11th century AD. The near absence of visitors allows you to take your time and comfortably view the detailed rock carvings of Buddha.
You can easily find the national park and the caves in the northern suburb of Borivali - about 90 mins drive from south Mumbai or you can organise a private pick up and a tour with reality tours which'll cost you Rs 4000.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25010 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19805 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19805 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19800
This is an ideal way to get from meeting to meeting, as the driver is at your disposal all day and will come and go as you require. It also works out to be a cheaper alternative to booking individual taxis, especially if your company has a set rate with a particular hire car company.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19800 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19682 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19682 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19681 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19681 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19680 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19680 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19171 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19171 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18007
Ready-made khadi shirts and trousers (kurta/pyjama) can be purchased at branches of KVIC/Khadi Bhavan (found in most cities).

Or better still, take the time to buy a length of cloth and get your clothes tailored. Anybody you ask will be able to recommend a good tailor.

It's a fun thing for the family to do and will keep everybody cool, comfortable and happy in the heat.

Wear tailored khadi in India and you'll all feel much more at home.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18007 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17727 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17727 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17411 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17411 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17369 The Indian train is a travelling village in itself. You will be sold to constantly. Some things you will want - chai in the moring, samosa in the evening - and some things you will not.

Despite the bad image of India as a hard-sell place, there's no obligation to buy and the seller will move on if you are not interested. The good bit is, you can do all your shopping in one journey, from bajee to clothing.
The trains are more than a kilometre long (which is truely awesome in itself), and are a lifeline to many Indians. And far more eco-friendly than flying.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17369