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Selasa, 16 November 2010

24 Hours in Mumbai (Fri Sep 10 14:51pm)

24 Hours in Mumbai (Fri Sep 10 14:51pm)

These are the clues to South Mumbai for the lovers of life, who like bubbles in their drinks, the aroma of fragrant food, and want an amazing day

9:30: Good morning Mumbai!
  Start darshan (the Sanskrit term for prayer - visual contact with God) Mumbai you with a cup of chai (tea), warm and delicious breakfast at the Indigo Deli, a cafe-deli-gourmet elegance close to the Gateway of India. Order a plate of couscous upma - a mixture of South India and the Mediterranean or the delicious eggs Benedict.

10:30: Shopping typical Indian
After eating a delicious meal in the morning, your feet step forward to Soma (Amarchand Mansion, 2nd floor, above the Golden Gate Restaurant, Madam Cama Road, Colaba, tel +91 (0) 22 2282 6050). Soma Boutique typically produce products from linen tablecloth, razais (blanket of pure cotton), colored pastels, bright pink bags, and napkins printed with various patterns highlight the very identity of India. You must imagine a pink lotus flower prints, elephant and marigolds. Adult clothes they made famous with kasualnya style, while clothing for small children look neat and comfortable to wear for the Indian summer.For those of you who like antiques, obligatory visit to Phillips Antiques (Indian Mercantile Mansion, opposite Regal Cinema, Madame Cama Road, Colaba, tel. +91 (0) 22 2202 0564), the oldest antique store in Mumbai. Antique shop that sells knick-knacks ranging from reasonably priced (bone box timber Sialkot) to awesome antiques, they also have the original carvings and a collection of Tanjore and glass painting. This is a trip to India in the past.

Not far from there, there Ensemble, the main purpose of the original designer couture and boutiques in Mumbai. Look for Anamika Khanna's work and style bohemiannya Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani and tunic silhouette illuminated from Monisha Jaising, to name a few major names in Indian fashion world. Latest designers like Atsu and pratima Gaurav provide freshness. This boutique is a shopping divas Mumbai. For the global clothing and modern trends, the Bombay Electric in Mumbai could be the opposite parity for Barney's in New York (Bombay Electric's just smaller and unique). Here is where local design evolved, ranging from Anupama in Delhi until Savio Jon from Goa, and Anuj Sharma and Nachiket Barve. You can also find labels and Pashma Butter Ghee, who sells scarves pashmina.

Then there is Bungalow 8, which is stylish boho chic and is owned by Maithili Ahluwalia. This store looks like a house belonging to a rich lady who lived for decades between the French and Indian, was so strong French influence in the decoration and
product selection in stores.

Furniture dining table and furniture meet the first floor, bedding and bath on the second floor, and clothes on the third floor. They obtain these items from various regions in India. The Bungalow, their clothing brand, is the crafts of India with the silhouette of French with a touch of the luxurious texture. Meanwhile, the mother of Maithili, Jamini Ahluwalia who want to design a couture jewelry owned by every woman in Mumbai.
13.30: Lunch at the curb
Indian vegetarian lunch you have to do in Soam (Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Chowpatty, Girgaum Opp. Babulnath
Temple; tel. +91 (0) 22 2369 8080). Begin by ordering a fresh and sweet, like lassi (yogurt shake) then message forehead batata puri, tasty Indian snack made of crispy wafers, potatoes, yogurt and sour sauce. Or try the pav bhaji (vegetables mixed with butter sandwich - the food is most easily found by the roadside Mumbai). In addition, you can try foods that they recommend, try also khichdi (rice dish) is delicious, and conclude with a hot jalebis and like syrup. Be prepared to face a queue that is always there.

If you want a beefy lunch, try the experience of Indo-Iranian fusion cuisine at the Britannia, for Parsi food - a unique blend of Persian and Indian taste. Book a berry Pulao (chicken and rice dish flavored sour cranberries, nuts, and spices), salli Boti (lamb curry and chips) or rice dhansak (lentils and lamb stew with brown rice). For dessert, you should ignore anything but the dessert flan.
15:00: handmade jewelry, ancient furniture, and sewing clothes
  For those of you who like the colonial-style antique furniture (bed four-pole, lounge chairs, etc.) as well as high-quality reproduction furniture, visit to Mahendra Doshi (Giriraj Building, basement, Walkeshwar Road 201, near Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, tel. 91 ( 0) 22 2363 0526). Enchantment Chiki bhai Mahendra Doshi and will guarantee a trip to India and ensure architectural building your valuables will arrive safely wherever you are. As the name suggests, The Raj is another house of Indian wooden furniture and a few replicas. Ricky Lamba, the owner of that house was one of those most have excellent taste in Mumbai. While there, you must try hand embroidery kurta (tunic) from a little place called Neemrana (Purshottam Building 6, New Queen's Road, Opera House, tel. 91 (0) 22 2361 4436).
Shopping at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower is waiting - a luxury bazaar that you can not miss (some of the best shopping destination in India still exist in limanya star hotel). If you are interested in buying jewelry, you have to go to Gazdar's (91 98193 37 141), the most famous jewelry craftsmen in Mumbai since the 1930s. Uncut diamonds, jewelry vintage and art deco, south sea pearls and the traditional gold jewelry from South India, this is Aladdin's Cave for the modern Maharani.
Indian Textiles (91 (0) 22 2202 8783) has a complete collection of silk scarves, fabric, scarf, and the typical Indian sari. You can buy fabric to make a dress, or swept away with the luxury of pashmina shawls with finely embroidered their quality and guaranteed. Not only the tourists who want luxurious materials, but local residents also go there to fulfill their desire to have the ideal fabric.
Browse more in the shopping center and find a store Joy Shoes (91 (0) 22 2284 1227), where you can buy the shoes of the famous Indian, kolhapuri chappal, handmade leather sandals are beautiful without the touch of an iron nail. Sandals can be used by men and women, came out in a variety of colors, and can be used wherever you go, from leisurely lunch on the weekends down to the beach in St. Barts. For men's wear, go to the Maharaja, where you can get a shirt made of linen and silk. If lucky, they will modify the kurta appropriate deadline that you provide.
18:00: Already tired? Time for tea
  Naikilah most luxurious stairs to the first floor in the wings of a classic building Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. There was a Sea Lounge, drinking spacetea is styled with classic period Mumbai. There is a wide selection of teas and food, but I recommend the bhel puri (a kind of rice chips, garlic sauce, cilantro and sour with pieces of onions and potatoes) or kheema ghotala (minced meat is very tasty) and a cup of cold coffee. Population of India likes cold coffee. If you also love, pamper yourself at this bakery cafe for snacks and a cup of tea feel in Theobroma (Shop 24, Cusrow Baug, Colaba Causeway; tel. +91 (0) 22 6529 2929). Meanwhile, palmier bread in this place is very popular, so did his brownie and bread lamb that you can compare it with gingerbread cookies and mint tea at Cafe Kala Ghoda art district.
20:30: Drinking with a classy
Step your foot into the roof of the hotel Taj Mahal Palace & Tower on Marine Drive. You'll find The Dome, a very stylish bar, perfect for drinking Moet & Chandon while admiring views of the Arabian sea and the lights are lit on the banks of Marine Drive, or known as Queen's necklace. Or you take a taxi to the new popular place, Tote for restaurants and bars in the area Mahalaxmi race, in the most recent, you can order a single malt while enjoying the sights and sounds of the hustle bustle of Mumbai.
21:30 Dinner

 Tote serve world class food, but the city is appreciated for a spicy sea food for dinner. ThereTrishna restaurant that serve crab butter with garlic pepper, or shrimp, squid and mussels cooked with local flavor. Book a Hyderabadi dal (spicy lentils) as an additional food enjoyed with bread Tandoori and Indian beer, Kingfisher.
Tandoori food is more interesting if, Copper Chimney (Lotus Court, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, tel. +91 (0) 22 2492 0505) had a chicken makhani (butter chicken), naan, and reshmi kebab (food is soft, melt in tongue and 'heavy') or a more exotic chelo kebab, lamb kebab pieces served with butter and basmati rice. Simply delicious
22:30: Partying
Olive Bar & Kitchen at Mahalaxmi is where the beautiful people hang out in town, and those who know everyone. The bar was owned by AD and Sabina Singh, with relaxed design, they ensure you get a feel of 'Goa is mingled Ibiza' in Mumbai. Pizza or a plate of mezze from this place is the best snack in the middle of the night.
Not far from where it is a place of live music and nightclub Blue Frog Zenzi Mills, both of which reflect the Mumbai night life that continues to change, even when you are herded out of there at 2 am. Unfortunately, there are local rules regarding noise restrictions.

0:00 pm: Cinderella-style riding
 
 After purchasing fresh jasmine flowers from vendors on the street, went up to one of the classic Victorian-style horse-drawn carriage that will take you around Marine Drive along the street or around the Gateway of India. Horse carriages are available from the 8-o'clock midnight, but it's best late at night because there will be no congestion. Enjoy the art deco architecture Mumbairooted in the UK for the last time, while you feel the warm coastal breeze.



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