Xpressions – Jetlite InFlight
February 2008Woutd you like a spin around the city in a Mercedes or a Rolls Royce? gourmet tour, anyone? What about a half-day blitzkrieg of Mumbai or a full day one with lunch at an Indian restaurant? The spiritually inclined can opt for a temple tour with a vegetarian lunch and on the threshold of marriage coutd plump for a trousseau shopping spree. Welcome to the world of Naini Mehta and Kunal Vahalia who view Mumbai, the city of their birth, through rose-tinted spectacles and want visitors to share their positive take on the metro. The duo launched Namaste City Tour last year. Essentially customised, deluxe tours of Mumbai that showcase the commercial capital in its many avatars, Mehta and Vahalia take tourists for a spin in a chauffeur-driven car. certified Government of India guide not only points out the sights but strolls with the visitor and imparts nuggets of information. Forays beyond the city are also popular such as the Elephanta tour or the Bonvali National Park. There's even a tour of Bollywood at night. The two business partners assess the needs of the client and suggest a suitable itinerary. Visit www.namastecitytour.com or mail :visitus@namastecitytour.com. Alternatively call: (022) 23888711 / 9323652111.
Originally published in Xpressions – Jetlite InFlight — February 2008