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Spend a good hour relaxing on the ferry (an extra rs 10 to sit on top deck).

At Elephanta Island, take the train (rs 10 return) along the jetty, pay a couple of rs to get in and face the walk - a sheer cliff face with steps cut into it and wall-to-wall stalls.

The first cafe (on the left) going up the hill is realy good.

Great fun, it was my first full day in India.

Watch out for the (thieving) monkeys - they jump out and grab whatever takes their fancy, bags, crisps and water bottles,]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12376 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12375
Incrediably cheap - it cost me the grand total of just under £30.00 (room/food/drinks) for a four-day stay in a hotel which can only be described as a work of art.

The staff are wonderful (with a capital W) and, unlike the four-star hotel I stayed in Agra, who were hell bent on chiselling every last rupee out of me, they bend over backwards to ensure that you get a fair deal.

I cannot reccomend this hotel enough. I for one, will be returning as soon as I can.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12268
The owner, Mr Singh is a gentleman of the first order and will (on request) sort everything out for you.

The most sensible thing we did was, as we were arriving at the airport at 11:00pm, pre-order collection by car (four-wheel drive and aircon) from the hotel.

It cost £13 but given the subsequent hassles at every airport/train/bus station involving taxi drivers it was worth every penny and more.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12268 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9920
It is by far the best place we stayed whilst trekking across Vietnam - Cambodia.

The owners are simply wonderful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9920 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8815
Your hotel can put you in contact with local tour operators. (I think it was less than £10 per person). Price includes transport (minivan), boat and lunch.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8815 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8814
They're incrediably cheap: three of us ate our fill for £1 in total.

Failing that, try the local cafes (where you sit inside - with the kitchen at your elbow). Cost me £1 for a massive plate of stir-fry beef & Chinese cabbage (delicious) & two beers.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8814 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8813 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8813 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4080
Wake up to the day with coffee, museli, yoghurt and a free newspaper. The vegetable and cheese omlettes are highly reccomended.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4080