Visiting Mumbai
Planning a trip to Mumbai? Fantastic! We’re here for any question, consultation or need!
How to get from the airport to our Chabad House? Chabad House’s address:
Nariman Lighthouse Azad Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005
The best way is to download the Uber app in advance and order a taxi using the app. However, if that option is not available, step out the airport and look for a black/ yellow taxi. Be aware - even at peak hour, the ride should not cost more than 650 Rupees! There is no direct bus or train to the Chabad House. Our Chabad House opens at 8:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm.
Accomodation close to our Chabad House Here is a list of some recommended hostels in the area: Backpacker Panda- Phone: 08448444604 Bentleys hotel- Phone: 080164 59432 Antique hotel- 022 2283 2830
Is there kosher food in Mumbai?
Of course! Move to the following page-
What time does Shabbat come in? When is sunset? You’ll find all the different times in the link below: https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?askdefault=1&vars=50085150&q=mumbai
A women’s Mikvah operates every day of the week, except for Friday night. Immersing in the Mikvah is by appointment only. Call Rebbetzin Chaya Kozlovsky +91 -8879733929
We advise you to purchase the sim of the companies Vodafone or Airtel. Our workers in the Chabad House are willing to help you out with this.
Wifi in the Chabad House is available throughout the day.
Recommended tours So what is there to do in Mumbai? A lot! 1. The Lighthouse Nariman, Don’t miss out on a guided tour of the upper floors of the Chabad House. 2. Colaba street is tourist friendly, the different stands are an opportunity to stock up on gifts for home. At the end of the street stands the famous Taj Mahal, and The Gateway of India right next to it. 3. A Synagogue Tour- There are 10 synagogues in Mumbai, 6 of them are active on Shabbat and Holidays. For more details and a recommended tour guide- Contact us 4. The Crawford Market- More to enjoy the spectacular colors, smells and typical noise than to actually buy. 6. Ghat Dhobi - Recommended! The world’s largest laundromat. 7. A tour of the Slums of Mumbai- Dharavi. Contact Reality Tours to book a tour. (Link) 8. Dhaba Wala- A tour in the wake of a lunch break of an Indian worker
The Israeli Consulate General in Mumbai 022- 61600500 EL-AL offices in Mumbai 022-66207400
