Mumbai is an extreme overpopulated city in India. Despite being aware of the fast paced life of Mumbai, people dream to visit the city at least once not only for seeing the traveling spots but experiencing the strictly-bounded lifestyle of Mumbaikars. Covering miles in the crowded local trains, eating Maharashtrian signature snack Vada Pav and sitting aside the Marine Drive to get the view of the other side of the endless water-land. These are what almost every non-mumbaikar finds alluring and exciting about Mumbai.

But, like diamond and coal in the same quarry, Mumbai too has some sudden-appearing flaws. The flaws, that make living difficult in the city. However, precautions keep you at the safe side and make you win the difficulties without fight. Let’s dive in to know a few important survival tips suggested by those who successfully make it in Mumbai.

1.Make sure you have ATVM (Automatic Vending Machine) card for your local train tickets.

2.Learn how numbers are written in Marathi.

3.Don’t break queues, be friendly, say bye to your ego while leaving home.

4.Be observant and alert, identify and plan the best routes.

5.Carry original ID proof and some money all the time. Also carry and study Mumbai map, before commuting.

6.Wear tight jeans and keep your sensation focused on your valuables while commuting via Mumbai Locals.

7.Keep an extra phone at home and carry the IMEI number of your phone to file an immediate complain in case it gets stolen.

8.When crowded station arrives, don’t wait for passengers getting on board, you get down first. You have full priority by law.

9.Fast trains run till 11 PM in the night and the slow trains run till 1:40 AM in some places.

10.Taxi drivers have their unions, don’t fight with them if they quote high fare, better you walk away and choose auto.

Besides, following all these survival tips, you must stay aware and alert all the time, because it’s MUMBAI.

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