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                <title>Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Like an ornate old world cathedral, this monumental representation of Gothic-revival architecture—complete with turrets, lancet windows, gables, high arches, elaborate porches, decorative corbels, and jutting gargoyles—stands aloof from its flock, cut off by six lanes of shrieking traffic. A superb example of British nineteenth-century design, the UNESCO-listed building rivals St. Pancras station and pays homage to Notre Dame. The Victoria Terminus (which took ten years to complete) was opened in 1887, Queen Victoria's golden jubilee year, when it was also given her name. It sheltered the delicate wives and daughters of the Raj as they passed through its porticoes, in buttoned-up layers of silk and guipure, on their way to the cool refuge of a mountain hill station. Today's elegant Mumbaiker women use the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus for their daily commute. Gliding by in exotic embroidered saris, acres of fine gold, glittering embellishment, and precious jewellery, they mirror the elaborate finish of the walls and columns that hold up this masterpiece.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Taxi vs hire car</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[In India, when you hire a car you automatically get a driver included - which is a very good idea as I personally would not recommend driving in such a hectic town, especially if you're used to northern European/US traffic. <br><br>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.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Leela</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[If you're just in Mumbai for the day, passing through, stay at the Leela. It's a good five-star hotel two minutes from the international airport. Mumbai is a fantastic city but traffic can be a problem so if you don't have to journey into her, don't.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Arrivals taxis</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This tip can be used for any airport.  When you arrive find the price of the taxi at the departure hall. Then go to the arrivals hall and grab a taxi that is setting down but not allowed to pick up and you will get the best deal possible on the taxi fare.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Travel by train</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Indian flights are very cheap and it's tempting. But if you have the time and the patience, Indian trains reward like no other journey.<br>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. <br><br>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. <br>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.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cool Cabs</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Cool Cabs are aircon taxis distinguished by their blue and white livery as opposed to the regular black and yellow taxis. They are more comfortable than ordinary taxis and cost a bit more but are very handy if the weather is hot.]]></description>
                
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