Hi

Really depends on ur objective and what ur occupation in mumbai is going to be about. Mumbai has manay hospitals, big and small. Ur never too far away from a mid size hospital in Mumbai.

Unfortunately getting into Mumbai trains is not too easy during peak hours. So if, as u say, ur on crutches, its going to be difficult to get into the ‘general compartments’ during peak hours. You can use the compartments devoted to people with special needs.

The suburbs of Mumbai are well developed. You will find all kinds of shops and schools and hospitals and restaurants what nots in all suburbs. The town probably has more history than the rest of Mumbai, and probably looks more cleaner and beautiful.

Many foreigners who mean to be occupied in Mumbai do live in the suburbs while tourists stay in guest houses in the south mumbai area.

Besides the train you will find the autorickshaws of Mumbai (that ply in the suburbs, do not ply in south mumbai) are very efficient to get you from one place to another. Very suitable for short distances of a few kilometers. They charge 9 rupees a mile and seat 3 passengers. Taxis that ply throughout Mumbai charge 13 rupees a mile and seat 4 passengers. You also have cool cabs—air conditioned taxis. I have never been in one so I donno how much they charge ;)

Mumbai street food is really great. But u are better off taking all your hepatitis vaccines before u get into them. You will find chinese food on the streets which you might find a lot more indian than chinese – very spicy. But there are also authentic chinese restaurants here. The udupi restaurants are in plenty in Mumbai – good for a quick south inian snack of dosa or vada or puris or one good inexpensive lunch. Mumbai has the McD’s the Subways the Pizza huts Dominos and good coffee bars like Barista, Cofe Coffe Day and Mocha.

More laters.
Welcome to the maximum city :)