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Nowah

The apps,before you board.

Install these on your home Wi-Fi. Several send a sign-in code by text, which is much easier before you swap SIMs.

of apps to install
One list
work with any phone number
Most
go smoother with a local number
A few
to set them all up
10 min
A phone full of travel apps on a hotel bed, packed bag beside it

The list

By what you need them for.

Start here

  • Nowah

    Any number

    Your stay, flights, eSIM and visa checklist in one chat.

    Install first

Getting around

  • Uber

    Any number

    Cabs and fixed-fare autos. Add a card before you land.

  • Ola

    Local number helps

    The second cab app, for when Uber is surging.

  • Rapido

    Local number helps

    Cheap autos and small cabs.

  • MetroConnect3

    Any number

    Tickets for Metro Line 3 on your phone.

  • Google Maps

    Any number

    Download Mumbai for offline use before you fly.

    Do it on Wi-Fi

Paying

  • CheqUPI

    Any number

    A UPI wallet for visitors. Sign up with your passport and visa, load up to ₹25,000 at a time.

    Set up at the airport

Eating

  • Zomato

    Local number helps

    Restaurant bookings, menus and delivery to your hotel.

  • Swiggy

    Local number helps

    Delivery, and groceries in minutes.

Devcon

  • Luma

    Any number

    The side-event calendar. Most RSVPs happen here.

  • Telegram

    Any number

    The Devcon attendee group and most side-event chats.

  • Devcon app

    Any number

    Schedule and notifications, in your browser.

Before you board

Five things on home Wi-Fi.

  • Install your eSIM

    Do it before you fly so data works the moment you land.

  • Add a card to Uber

    Indian apps can refuse a card added from inside India.

  • Download Mumbai offline

    Google Maps, on Wi-Fi. It is a big download.

  • File the e-Arrival Card

    Online, within 72 hours of landing.

  • Start your UPI wallet sign-up

    You finish it with your passport at the airport counter.

Keep going

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