India · the visa
Mumbai
Mumbai as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.
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The sheet
Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit
The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Mumbai now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.
Where to live
6 pieces by the writers on the ground
Where to live · MumbaiKala Ghoda, Mumbai: the city’s most walkable arts-and-food pocketCompact arts and food neighbourhood, walkable and detailed
Where to live · MumbaiFort, Mumbai: where the city still runs on ledgers, lunch counters and Gothic stoneWalk through historic business district with local food tips
Where to live · MumbaiColaba, Mumbai: Where the Harbour Begins and the City PerformsDetailed neighbourhood guide with local atmosphere and landmarks
Where to live · MumbaiBandra West, Mumbai: sea walks, old villages and the city’s best tablesBandra West neighbourhood with walks and dining options
Where to live · MumbaiLower Parel, Mumbai: Mill-Land Glamour, Rooftops and Late NightsNeighbourhood guide with nightlife and office hours info
Where to live · MumbaiJuhu, Mumbai: Beach, Chaat and Bollywood at the Sea’s EdgeNeighbourhood walk with local culture and food highlights
Getting around
1 piece by the writers on the ground
The weekend
6 pieces by the writers on the ground
The weekend · MumbaiFifteen Weekend Escapes Within Two Hours of MumbaiMultiple weekend trips with timing and transport details
The weekend · MumbaiMumbai's 9am Ferry to Elephanta and the Day Around ItPractical ferry info and eating options for a day trip
The weekend · MumbaiTwo Days in Mumbai on Trains, Ferries and FootCar-free weekend itinerary with real timings and fares
The weekend · MumbaiKanheri, Leopards and Mumbai's Forested Northern EdgeDay trip with nature and history, good for weekend escape
The weekend · MumbaiBandra to Marine Drive on Mumbai's Coastal RoadScenic route with timing tips, good for weekend exploration
The weekend · MumbaiGanpati in Mumbai from the 5am Queue to ChowpattyFestival planning with queue advice, useful for longer stays
The kit
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