Walk on Marine Drive  

Take an evening walk down the 4km promenade on Marine Drive. It's a great chance for people-watching, enjoying the cool breeze, eating roasted peanuts bought from a street vendor (if you dare!) and watching the sun set. Avoid this on a weekend, though, unless you want to be in a sea of people.

Experience the local transport

Travel in an auto-rickshaw for the experience and at least once by the local train - but after 9pm only. Go to the stadium three hours before the game, like you're going to the airport. If you go to use the urinal, you will probably have missed 15 overs by the time you are back.

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Eat at Don Giovanni

If you are in Mumbai don't forget to catch the most authentic Italian food at Don Giovanni restaurant in Juhu, and at the Atria Mall in Worli.

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Go shopping

IF you are looking for cheap apparel shopping, Fashion Street, between CST and Churchgate railway stations is the place to go. You could get yourself a bagful of cheap clothing and other apparel for prices that are no less than a steal. If you are looking for second-hand books, try the streets around the Fountain and DN Road area. Remember, all these spots are around the Wankhede stadium.

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Join in a game of cricket  

Play a game of cricket at the Oval. Or the Cross Maidan. All you need is your own team. Or just charm your way into joining one of the dozens that play on these grounds every Sunday.

Sample the street food  

Mumbai's street food is legendary, centred chiefly around two dishes: the pani-puri (stuffed crisp balls served with tamarind water) and the pao-bhaji (bread and a veggie mash). Have the perfect pani puri made with mineral water at Kailash Parbat in Colaba. Or a butter-drenched pao bhaji at Sardar in Tardeo.

Bargain-hunt in Colaba

Head to Colaba market for some great streetside shopping. Take an Indian friend with you. Otherwise, start bargaining at about 1/10th the quoted price. Use "boss" and "bhaiyya" liberally as terms of address.

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Things to experience

Don't miss the newly built Bandra-Worli sea link bridge, the CST railway station, and Regal cinema. And, of course, Juhu beach.

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Dig in

Mumbai has many many many restaurants. That are all a must-visit. There is the years old Cafe Mondegar and Cafe Leopold. They serve great food and drinks, and in the evenings often have great music as well. Another must-visit is the Theobroma Patiserrie. They make mouth-watering deserts and their brownies just melt in your mouth. And for those who love Chinese food there is 5 Spice in the Fort area, just opposite the old Reserve Bank of India building. Cafe Mondegar, Cafe Leopold and Theobroma are all on the Colaba Causeway. Which itself is great place to spend time, with street vendors selling incredilbe jewellery, funky knick-knacks and cheap clothes and shoes!

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Visit a gymkhana  

Wangle an invite to one of the old club gymkhanas. Or check if your club offers affiliate membership. Bombay Gymkhana, Willingdon Club, Turf Club, Yacht Club, United Services Club, the Cricket Club of India - they all still have old-world charm that dates back to the days of the Raj, superb food and drink, and possibly an interesting sporting legend or two slouched in a wicker chair somewhere.

Shop in Colaba  

Shop for gifts on Colaba Causeway: trendy junk jewellery, cheap clothes and shoes, faux pashminas, sequined bags, "I Love Mumbai" t-shirts, "antique" brass gramophones, even replicas of the Taj Mahal. You just might land up finding a super deal for yourself on Levis jeans or Adidas gear too! Alternatively, max out your credit card at High Street Phoenix in Lower Parel.

Eat at Khau Galli

For foodies who have very resistant stomachs to Indian spices, "Khau Galli" or food street, near Churchgate is the place to go. You find a range of Indian street cuisine here - a gastronomic delight.

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Take the local train  

If you want to experience Mumbai, you have to take the local trains that connect the suburbs to the main business areas. If you are in a taxi, you will probably get a taste of Mumbai's notorious traffic, even if you travel just a couple of kilometres. However, a vast majority of Mumbai's working population takes the train. It's your quickest connection if you want to get to the suburbs. But don't try it during rush hour. Ajit Agarkar

Eat fish  

If you are around here, seafood is one thing you don't want to miss out on. In town or anywhere else in Mumbai. It's not for the calorie-conscious, though. I like to go to Trishna in Kala Ghoda. There are lots of other places too, depending on what you like. There is a new place at the Intercontinental that is supposed to be sensational - Koh. I haven't been there, but I've heard a lot about it. I like the Thai Pavilion at The President. There are smaller eateries too, which are just as good: Mahesh Lunch Home, in Juhu and in South Mumbai, and Soul Fry in Bandra and in town. Ajit Agarkar

Take in the Queen's Necklace

The best place to visit in Mumbai is the Queen's Necklace, as many of us call it - Marine Drive. The view of the sea is amazing, and not to forget the sunset. The Wankhede stadium is situated on Marine Drive, so for visitors it's a two-in-one bonus.

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Eating and shopping in Colaba

Visit Café Mondegar and Café Leopold at Colaba Causeway. They serve great food and drinks, and in the evenings often have great music as well. Another must-visit is Theobroma Patiserrie which makes mouth-watering desserts. Their brownies just melt in your mouth. For those who love chinese food, there is 5 Spice in the Fort area, just opposite the old Reserve Bank of India building. You can also spend time shopping in Colaba - street vendors sell incredible jewellery, funky knick-knacks, cheap clothes and shoes. The public transport system in Mumbai is very good (though overcrowded) so you should have no problem getting to places.

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Visit a maidan  

If you are here for the cricket, you have to go see where the cricketers are bred: the famous maidans of Mumbai. Azad Maidan, Cross Maidan and Shivaji Park are the most famous ones. Almost all cricketers from Mumbai, and some from outside the city, start their cricket here. It's unique in the sense that you have about 20 pitches next to each other, a few metres apart, on one ground, with about 20 games going on at the same time. Ajit Agarkar

Bargain hunt in Chor Bazaar  

If you like to shop, Mumbai is the place. You can get the cheapest and the most expensive stuff here. And the Chor Bazaar flea market is an experience in itself. Chor means "thief" in Hindi. Find somebody who knows the place, put your bargaining hat on, and go to this alternative shopping mall, which offers almost anything you can think of - and a lot that you can't as well! Ajit Agarkar

Tour the heritage precincts  

Explore the beautiful heritage precincts of the city on foot with an expert guide who can point out the landmarks and their history. Details here

Take a walk  

I might be a bit partial towards south Mumbai, or town as it is called, because I have lived there, but do take a walk around the area. It is where the Wankhede Stadium is. Either side of the stadium makes for a lovely walk. As you head north is Girgaum Chowpatty, the famous beach. To the left, you could walk along the sea on Marine Drive. Then there is the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal hotel, the Fort area, Flora Fountain, and many other historical buildings. Or you could just sit by the sea. Ajit Agarkar