What: The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's Open Deck Tourism Buses will give tourists' in Mumbai a taste of the city's heritage.
Details
~ 'Nilambari' and 'Vibhavari', the two double-decker buses, will take international and domestic tourists to some of the popular heritage sites in south Mumbai.
~ The buses come equipped with a speaker system and comfortable seats.
~ Professional guides will offer tourists information about the various heritage sites.
~ The buses will begin their journey from the MTDC Information & Booking Centre at the Gateway of India.
~ They will pass through Nariman Point, Churchgate, Horniman Circle and the heritage buildings like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the High Court and the Rajabai Clock Tower.
Fares
- Upper deck: Rs 90
- Lower deck Rs 40
- Full bus hire charges (one hour): Rs 3,400 (Guide extra)
Tour timings
~ The first tour will be conducted from 7 pm to 8 pm.
~ The second tour will be from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.
~ These buses will initially ply on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
How to register
~ For more information, please call MTDC's main reservation division.
Phones: (022) 22026713/ 7762/ 4627
~ To register for a tour, call up the booking counters.
Phones:
- Gateway of India: (022) 22841877
- Dadar: (022) 24143200
- CST Railway station: (022) 22622859
- Domestic Airport: (022) 26156088
- New Terminal: (022) 26156946
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