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POPL 2015: 42nd ACM SIGPLAN-SIGACT Symposium on Principles of Programming LanguagesMumbai, India
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Local Tours
Mumbai is a cosmopolitan metropolis that comprises of multiple tourist attractions. The magnificence of this city comes from its history in colonial affiliations and scenic beauties that we have a brought together for you through these below listed tours that will be operated on the days of the conference.
To know more on booking and payment methods, please scroll down to the end of the page.
Tour – 1: Story of Mumbai including dabbawallas | Duration 4 hours
This tour tells the story of the transformation of Mumbai from a
mono-cultural sleepy fishing hamlet into a melting pot that is today the
commercial capital of India. The tour will showcase all aspects of Mumbai – the
narrow geographical layout, the coastline, the daily commuting, the various
communities that make up the city, the old heritage district, the old
commercial and residential districts and the upcoming districts.
The tour includes a short walk through the Heritage District and the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct.
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The tour covers all the must-see places on any traveller's
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The Gateway of India, and the area around it |
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Regal Circle and the heritage buildings there, including the Prince
of Wales Museum, NGMA, Police Headquarters, etc. |
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The Kala Ghoda Art Precinct |
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Bombay University and cricket at the Oval Maidan |
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Flora Fountain |
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Town Hall |
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Victoria Terminus and the Municipal Building |
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Crawford Market |
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Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach |
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Mani Bhavan, home of Gandhi |
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Malabar Hill |
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The popular Dhobi Ghat |
When: All days of the week. Timings are flexible
based on your convenience.
Start Place: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
End Point: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Cost: Rs 1650 per person for a group of 15-20 people, (minimum 15 people will
be charged)
Includes: Pick up and
drop by Air-conditioned transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking
charges, tolls, English-speaking trained guide, entrances to Mani Bhavan, Illustrated handouts, Bottled water and all taxes
Excludes: Meals, entrances other than those specified
above in the cost inclusions, tips and travel insurance
Tour – 2:
Spirit of Dharavi | Duration 3.5 hours
This tour takes you to Dharavi, Asia's largest slum, home to nearly a million
people. In spite of the grime and the squalor, Dharavi
is an area bustling with activity, with an economy estimated to be worth US $
500 million, and many rags-to-riches stories.
The first migrants to Dharavi were people from the Konkan
coast, as well from Gujarat. Potters from Saurashtra
were allocated land in Dharavi to establish what is
called Kumbharwada. The other settlers were direct
migrants to the city, many of them trained in a trade or a craft.
Muslim tanners from Tamil
Nadu migrated to Dharavi and set up the leather
tanning industry. Other artisans, like the embroidery workers from Uttar
Pradesh, started the ready-made garments trade. From Tamil Nadu, workers joined
the flourishing business of making savouries and
sweets.
On this tour, you can see
the people of Dharavi, their homes, their work
places, and their spirit. This is a fascinating tour – but not for the
squeamish.
Start Place: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
End Point: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Cost: Rs 1650 per person for a group of 15-20 people, (minimum 15 people will
be charged)
Includes: Pick up and drop by Air-conditioned transport,
driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, student guides who are
local residents of Dharavi, Illustrated handouts,
Bottled water and all taxes
Excludes: Meals, tips and travel insurance
Tour – 3:
Shopping in Mumbai | Duration 4 hours (flexible)
Shopping
in Mumbai is bipolar- air-conditioned and hassle free or street-market and lots
of fun.
But whichever way you look at it, in many ways,
Mumbai is shopping paradise. There are bargains to be found everywhere, whether
you're looking for antiques, curios, carpets, handicrafts, textiles, jewelry,
or literally anything.
You can
make special requests if you like - If there's a special gift you want to buy,
our Guides can help you find the right place. There are fixed price shops for
those who don't like bargaining, and other shops for those who do! Either way,
our Guides will do their best to help you find what you want.
Start Place: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
End Point: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Cost: Rs 1650 per person for a group of 6-10 people, (minimum 6 people will
be charged)
Includes: Pick up and drop by Air-conditioned transport,
driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, English-speaking trained
guide, Illustrated handouts, Bottled water and all taxes
Excludes: Meals, tips and travel insurance
Tour – 4: Elephant Island (An Ode to Shiva) | Duration 4-5 hours
Once
known as Puri or Gharapuri,
Elephanta Island was the proud capital of a powerful
coastal kingdom. It was named Elephanta by the
Portuguese, who took possession of it several centuries later, and found a
monolithic stone elephant at the place they first landed.
Today, Elephanta is a
World Heritage Site, showcasing legends of Lord Shiva carved in rock cave
temples. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells,
grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut
architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and
Goddesses. The island is about an hour's boat ride from the Gateway Of India.
Every year, in February, the Elephanta
Dance Festival is held. Renowned dancers and musicians perform outside the
caves, beneath a star-studded sky, to an appreciative audience. Special launch
services and catering arrangements are provided for visitors.
When: All days of the week EXCEPT
Monday. Starts at the Gateway of India at 9:00 a.m
Start Place: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
End Point: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Cost: Rs 1650 per person for a group of 15-20 people, (minimum 15 people will
be charged)
Includes: Pick up and drop by Air-conditioned transport,
driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, English-speaking trained
guide, Illustrated handouts, Bottled water and all taxes
Excludes: Meals, Boat tickets, Elephanta
entrances, tips and travel insurance
Entrance costs: Indian nationals @ Rs 185 per person, and Foreign
nationals @ Rs 415 per person
Steps to make a Tour Booking:
Applicable to all the above tours
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To book a tour,
you need to send us an email at ranjeet@delhimagic.com or deepa@mumbaimagic.com. These are not guaranteed departures and
sometimes due to the unavailability of guides during the tourist season, we will
have to check and confirm the tour to you. We will usually get back within 3-4
hours, but if there is a time zone difference then it can be 1 day.
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As per the
payment method mentioned below, please make the payment for the tour as
directed
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Once the
payment is received, we will share a formal TOUR CONFIRMATION with all the
necessary details, meeting time, contact person co-ordinates etc.
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Please note
that your tour will be confirmed against the receipt of the payment.
Payment Method: Applicable to all the above tours
Please log on www.kwconferences.com and place the pointer on “Contact Us” tab
where you will be able to find “Direct payment” tab. Please click on the
“Direct Payment” tab and proceed further by making the payment. Kindly inform
us once the payment is made successfully to acknowledge receipt of your payment
Cancellation Terms: Applicable to all the above tours
The tour is fully
refundable if you cancel with 48 hours notice. If you cancel with less than 48
hours notice, we will retain 50% of the tour fee. We reserve the right to
cancel or change any tour, advertised schedule, or route without notice and
assume no liability or responsibility for any conditions beyond our control
that may interrupt or cancel any tour. However, if we cancel a tour, we will
give you a full refund.
Disclaimer: Applicable to all the above tours
While we make every effort to provide on-time service, we do not
guarantee tour start and finish times, which may be delayed by any number of
factors, Including weather, traffic, road conditions, mechanical problems or
any other conditions beyond our control. We are not liable for any
inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such delay. We assume no
liability or responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property,
delay, or expense arising from or caused by weather conditions, acts of God,
war, accident, government restrictions or regulations, from an act or omission
of any individual, traffic, road conditions, mechanical problems, or any other
cause or condition beyond our control. The tours do not have guaranteed departures
and sometimes we may not have guide availability, especially in tourist season.
We are not responsible for the quality and safety features of public transport.
We are not responsible for lost, stolen or destroyed personal effects. We
reserve the right to refuse to transport or retain any person as a, member of
the tour.
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