What: The Maharashtra [Images] Tourism Development Corporation's Open Deck Tourism Buses will give tourists' in Mumbai [Images] a taste of the city's heritage.

Details

~ 'Nilambari' and 'Vibhavari', the two double-decker buses, will take international and domestic tourists to some of the popular heritage sites in south Mumbai.

~ The buses come equipped with a speaker system and comfortable seats.

~ Professional guides will offer tourists information about the various heritage sites.

~ The buses will begin their journey from the MTDC Information & Booking Centre at the Gateway of India [Images].

~ They will pass through Nariman Point, Churchgate, Horniman Circle and the heritage buildings like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus [Images], the High Court and the Rajabai Clock Tower.

Fares

• Upper deck: Rs 90
• Lower deck Rs 40
• Full bus hire charges (one hour): Rs 3,400 (Guide extra)

Tour timings

~ The first tour will be conducted from 7 pm to 8 pm.

~ The second tour will be from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.

~ These buses will initially ply on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

How to register

~ For more information, please call MTDC's main reservation division.

Phones: (022) 22026713/ 7762/ 4627

~ To register for a tour, call up the booking counters.

Phones:

• Gateway of India: (022) 22841877
• Dadar: (022) 24143200
• CST Railway station: (022) 22622859
• Domestic Airport: (022) 26156088
• New Terminal: (022) 26156946