Delhi or Mumbai? HELP!!

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Posted: 13 years ago
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Hey guys! I need your help...

I am applying for a programme to come to India for a month to study and work in August. On the application form it asks whether I would like to come to Delhi or Mumbai. I have never been to either so I would like to know where you guys would recommend!

I hear Delhi is good for more tourist-type stuff, but lots of people have told me Mumbai has a really cool, laid back atmosphere!

If you could vote in the poll and just give me a small comment on what you think, I'd appreciate it!

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Posted: 13 years ago
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It will also depend on the kind of study/ work that you do. For example, if it's anything to do with finance, Mumbai is better. However, if it's manufacturing sector, Delhi is better.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: souro

It will also depend on the kind of study/ work that you do. For example, if it's anything to do with finance, Mumbai is better. However, if it's manufacturing sector, Delhi is better.


The work is set for us, such as working in hospitals, for NGO's etc. However, I think they want us to choose a place where we would like to stay for the majority of the visit.

I just wanted to know where people would recommend?
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: PinkPari


The work is set for us, such as working in hospitals, for NGO's etc. However, I think they want us to choose a place where we would like to stay for the majority of the visit.

I just wanted to know where people would recommend?


I stay in Mumbai but I won't recommend Mumbai for the following reasons:
1. Since you're coming down in August, in all probability, it will be raining heavily throughout your stay in Mumbai. You won't be able to move around freely because of heavy rains. It'll be monsoon season in Delhi as well but rainfall is much much higher in Mumbai.
2. Commuting from place of residence to office is a major headache in Mumbai. Even more so during the monsoons, when traffic congestion reaches an altogether different level. So, if where you'll be staying is not within 2-3 kms of your workplace AND if you will not be staying and working in South Mumbai, think twice and thrice before choosing Mumbai.
Comparatively traffic condition in Delhi is much better.

However, Mumbai is a much safer city compared to Delhi, especially for girls.
Also if you are getting to stay and work in South Mumbai, you should go for Mumbai. South Mumbai is actually beautiful.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: souro


I stay in Mumbai but I won't recommend Mumbai for the following reasons:
1. Since you're coming down in August, in all probability, it will be raining heavily throughout your stay in Mumbai. You won't be able to move around freely because of heavy rains. It'll be monsoon season in Delhi as well but rainfall is much much higher in Mumbai.
2. Commuting from place of residence to office is a major headache in Mumbai. Even more so during the monsoons, when traffic congestion reaches an altogether different level. So, if where you'll be staying is not within 2-3 kms of your workplace AND if you will not be staying and working in South Mumbai, think twice and thrice before choosing Mumbai.
Comparatively traffic condition in Delhi is much better.

However, Mumbai is a much safer city compared to Delhi, especially for girls.
Also if you are getting to stay and work in South Mumbai, you should go for Mumbai. South Mumbai is actually beautiful.




Which one pays better? And if I am a chartered accountant working in finance or taxation mumbai is better right?
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: souro


I stay in Mumbai but I won't recommend Mumbai for the following reasons:
1. Since you're coming down in August, in all probability, it will be raining heavily throughout your stay in Mumbai. You won't be able to move around freely because of heavy rains. It'll be monsoon season in Delhi as well but rainfall is much much higher in Mumbai.
2. Commuting from place of residence to office is a major headache in Mumbai. Even more so during the monsoons, when traffic congestion reaches an altogether different level. So, if where you'll be staying is not within 2-3 kms of your workplace AND if you will not be staying and working in South Mumbai, think twice and thrice before choosing Mumbai.
Comparatively traffic condition in Delhi is much better.

However, Mumbai is a much safer city compared to Delhi, especially for girls.
Also if you are getting to stay and work in South Mumbai, you should go for Mumbai. South Mumbai is actually beautiful.


Thank you for the detailed response!

I would prefer the safety of Mumbai tbh, however I understand the whole thing about traffic etc. We're going to be in groups and we will have an itinerary we will work within so I'm assuming the commuting part of things has already been dealt with.

I feel more inclined to say Mumbai because I've heard Delhi is a bot more snobby and not as laid back as Mumabi (not sure of true or not!). Lot's of ex-participants of the programme have also recommended Mumbai to me.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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I would suggest Mumbai.. Enjoy the rains :D
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Posted: 13 years ago
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i would recommend Delhi coz i feel u can study better there n can enjoy all sorts of things...

but if u r just going to have fun or something or enjoying beaches n stuff, go to Mumbai...

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