Observe the metropolitan and mega cities world over and you wonder how this gigantic machinery of the city runs on its own, without faltering, without cribbing and that too relentlessly. Mumbai is such a complex city, which seemingly runs on its own but the legs and hands behind making it work, might always go unnoticed! This tour, First Blush, gives you insight into the world of some of the sections of people who are the backbone to the daily functioning of the city. If you observe silently, starting from the wee hours, how they work and how the city gets awakened, you will respect them all the more. This tour covers CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) - a major Railway Terminal, main flower market and vegetable market and fish market and other interesting points at wee hours or morning hours. 

 

How to reach: CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) – is a major Railway Terminal in Mumbai. All suburban railway trains terminate here. One can reach there by a local train or by road. Most convenient route is local train but depending on the time of travel and direction, trains are crowded.

 

What you can do there?: 
-    An excursion at wee hours to have a look at Mumbai city from an altogether different angle.
-    Witness how the City of Mumbai gets awakened.
-    Visit flower market and vegetable market of Mumbai
-    Visit fish market and see the buzzing activity.
Nearby places of interest: 

Mumbai has a lot many things and places to show and such places can be explored through SAMSONA GETAWAY’s walks and tours with an expert.


 

Typical itinerary:
5:40am - Assembly at CST Railway station. 
5:45am - Introduction and orientation. 
5:50am - The tour starts. Watch the daily routine of Newspaper distribution. 
6:00am - Proceed to Flower Market at Dadar. 
6:15am - Explore the Flower Market. 
6:35am - Proceed to Vegetables Market at Byculla. 
6:55am - Explore the Vegetables Market. 
7:15am - Proceed to Sasoon Dock. 
7:35am - Explore the Fish Market. 
8:00am -The tour ends.

Points covered:

CST Railway station
Newspaper distribution
Flower market
Vegetable market
Sasoon Dock
Fish market


Inclusions:
One water bottle of 500ml each
Vehicle as per the itinerary
Expert’s fees
GST

Exclusions:
Flight/railway tickets
Expenses of personal nature
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Price: Rs. 1500/- per person. Minimum group size applies.
 

Rules:
•    Right of admission reserved.
•    All SAMSONA GETAWAYS walks have their own rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
•    Walks are conducted in local areas and possibly busy streets, therefore, it is important for participants to behave properly with the locals/commuters/pedestrians present there.
•     Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
•    Participants are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
•    Water is provided in moderate quantity. If you think it is not sufficient, you may please bring your own.
•    The charges for activities not mentioned in the itinerary shall be extra.
•    Confirmations are subject to availability.
•    All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
•    The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
•    The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
•    Please reach assembly point at the designated time.
•    Reach out to us for any clarification.
•    Keep your handkerchief/hand towel and medicines, if any handy. 

Cancellation Policy:
•    Cancellation by 30 days before the event: 50% refund
•    Cancellation by 15 days before the event: 25% refund
•    Cancellation after 15days before the event: No refund.