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Mumbai travel guide

The best time to go, 7 places worth your time, what to eat, and where to stay in Mumbai.

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Places to visit in Mumbai

  1. 1

    Gateway of India and Colaba

    The harbour, the Taj and Colaba Causeway stalls.

    Heritage & culture · Shopping

  2. 2

    Elephanta caves

    A ferry ride to the rock-cut Shiva caves.

    Heritage & culture · Temples & spiritual · best in the morning

  3. 3

    Marine Drive

    The Queen's Necklace at sunset.

    Relaxation · best in the evening

  4. 4

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Fort

    A heritage walk past Victorian Gothic buildings.

    Heritage & culture · best in the morning

  5. 5

    Siddhivinayak temple and Haji Ali

    Two of the city's best-loved shrines.

    Temples & spiritual

  6. 6

    Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri caves

    Forest inside the city limits.

    Nature & views · Wildlife · best in the morning

  7. 7

    Bandra

    The sea link, Bandstand and cafes.

    Local food · Shopping · best in the evening

A 4-day Mumbai itinerary

An easy plan for a first visit. The trip planner makes one for your own dates, pace and interests, with a quotation.

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Mumbai

    Morning
    Travel to Mumbai. Aim to reach by lunch.
    Afternoon
    Check in at your stay (usually from 1–2 PM), have lunch and rest after the journey.
    Evening
    Marine Drive: the Queen's Necklace at sunset.

  2. Day 2: Elephanta caves and Gateway of India and Colaba

    Morning
    Elephanta caves: a ferry ride to the rock-cut Shiva caves.
    Afternoon
    Gateway of India and Colaba: the harbour, the Taj and Colaba Causeway stalls.
    Evening
    Bandra: the sea link, Bandstand and cafes.

  3. Day 3: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Fort and Siddhivinayak temple and Haji Ali

    Morning
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Fort: a heritage walk past Victorian Gothic buildings.
    Afternoon
    Siddhivinayak temple and Haji Ali: two of the city's best-loved shrines.
    Evening
    Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri caves: forest inside the city limits.

  4. Day 4: Last morning and departure

    Morning
    A slow breakfast and a last walk around the neighbourhood.
    Afternoon
    Pack and check out (usually by 11 AM). Pick up anything you want to take home.
    Evening
    Travel home.
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Stays in Mumbai

Questions travellers ask

What is the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February.
How many days are enough for Mumbai?
3 to 4 nights are comfortable for the main places, with an easy first and last day.
What are the top places to visit in Mumbai?
Start with Gateway of India and Colaba, Elephanta caves, Marine Drive. The full list with tips is on this page.
What is a good Mumbai itinerary?
A 3 to 4-night trip covers the main places: arrive and settle in on day one, see Gateway of India and Colaba, Elephanta caves, Marine Drive over the middle days, and keep the last morning easy before check-out.
What food should I try in Mumbai?
Try vada pav, pav bhaji at Juhu and Irani chai with bun maska.
Can Nirvana BnB plan my Mumbai trip?
Yes. Our free trip planner makes a day-by-day itinerary with a quotation PDF in about a minute, and our travel desk confirms the price for your dates.

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