101 things to see and do in Mumbai (Bombay)
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1 Ride the Gateway ferry
The water’s brackish and there’s roughly one life-belt for every 20 passengers. But don’t let that stop you from taking a joyride on one of the ferries at Apollo Bunder. The 20-minute ride around the harbour is perfectly safe, so long as you don’t lean too far out of the boat.
Gateway of India, Apollo Bunder. Ferries leave roughly every 15 minutes. Rs 50.
Gateway of India Counter Tel.No.2284 1877.
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2 Gape outside Mannat and Jalsa and Galaxy
After a stroll along Bandstand’s promenade, take a long pit stop outside Shah Rukh Khan’s mansion Mannat, where, if you’re lucky, King Khan may emerge from the gate as he’s driven to his next shoot. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has shifted from his old bungalow Pratiksha to the brand new Jalsa.
Address: Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, Band Stand, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050, India.
Address: Salman Khan 3 Galaxy Apartments BJ Road, Bandra Mumbai 400 050
Address:Amitabh Bachchan Pratiksha, 10th Rd,J.V.P.D. Scheme,Bombay 400049
Jalsa , near St Joseph’s High School, Juhu, Vile Parle (W) It is said his bungalows, Pratiksha and Jalsa, in Juhu, are together worth a whopping Rs 1,60 crore. Interestingly, Jalsa, his second home, was gifted to him.
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3 Bet on the horses
The Derby is strictly for wannabes. For the real deal, visit the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on a normal raceday – twice to four times a week, depending on the time of year – and put your lot in with the punters of every description who mill about the bookies. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know your Flying Ranee from your Flying Toofan, just go with the favourites.
Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi.
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