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Architect Nikhil Mahasur’s Walkitecture tour draws both tourists and locals eager to know the rich stories Mumbai’s buildings tell.

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Why this Mumbai architect’s Walkitecture tour draws locals and tourists alike

Apr 13, 2023 • 5 Min read

Architect Nikhil Mahashur’s Walkitecture tour draws both tourists and locals eager to know the rich stories Mumbai’s buildings tell.

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Mumbai nightlife: top after-dark activities in India’s megacity
Jan 10, 2020 • 5 Min read
Whether you want to hit the dance floor, see a show, hunt ghosts or examine the cosmos, there are now more reasons than ever to stay up late in Mumbai.
Solo Travel
How I finally found ‘home’ in Mumbai and why I love this city
Nov 18, 2019 • 3 Min read
In this personal essay, Akanksha Singh talks about her conflicting experiences returning to India, the country of her birth, as part of her search for 'home'.
Sustainable Travel
Talkin’ trash: 6 beach cleans you can join in cities around the world
Oct 16, 2019 • 7 Min read
Volunteering for a beach clean allows travellers to do good, get outdoors and meet locals. Here are six cities where you can help to clean the coastline.
Art
From human pyramids to cave parties: the 8 best festivals in Mumbai
Sep 30, 2019 • 4 Min read
Visiting Mumbai during festival time means seeing the city at its most vibrant. Join the fun at one of these eight spectacular celebrations.
Wildlife & Nature
Beach bum-bai: the 7 best beaches near Mumbai
Sep 27, 2019 • 5 Min read
From celeb spotting in Juhu to scuba diving at Tarkarli, here is our pick of the seven best beach escapes near Mumbai.
Architecture
From a cardboard cafe to a pink pizzeria - five of the world's most stylish restaurants
Sep 13, 2019 • 2 Min read
Architecture magazine Dezeen has just announced its shortlist for the Dezeen Awards 2019, recognising the most innovative new architecture, design and…
Art
Learn a craft in India, Asia's creative hub
Apr 24, 2019 • 8 Min read
In India, the lavish decoration of everyday objects is a national obsession. Making the mundane magnificent is an expression of joy and an antidote to…
Food
Inside the eco-designed Mumbai cafe made of cardboard
Mar 9, 2019 • 1 Min read
An exciting new cafe in Mumbai, India is redefining how we use cardboard by utilising the versatile material to create trendy and durable interiors.
Food
Best detours from Mumbai
Nov 22, 2018 • 6 Min read
Fondly referred to as the city of dreams, India’s financial centre is a buzzing metropolis, a place of night-time illuminations, towering skyscrapers,…