Top places to visit in Mumbai

• Chor Bazaar

  district · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the largest flea markets in India, famous for antiques and vintage goods.

• Marine Drive

  beach · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  3.6km long C-shaped boulevard along the coast, also known as the Queens Necklace.

• CSMT

  heritage · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · free entry

  Historic railway station and UNESCO World Heritage site with Victorian Gothic revival architecture.

• Bandra-Worli Sea Link

  landmark · 4.8 rating · about 0.3 h · free entry

  8-lane cable-stayed bridge, a modern engineering marvel connecting suburbs to the city.

• ISKCON Temple Juhu

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Radha Rasabihari Temple run by ISKCON at Hare Krishna Land, Juhu, one of the largest and most visited Krishna temples in the country, offering free darshan and daily aartis.

• Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan (Byculla Zoo)

  zoo · 4.1 rating · about 1.5 h · entry ₹200

  Mumbai's main zoo and botanical garden in Byculla (also called Rani Baug), home to the city's Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and a range of native and exotic species including a penguin enclosure.

• Girgaon Chowpatty

  beach · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Public beach along Marine Drive's "Queen's Necklace" in Girgaon, the city's best-known spot for Ganesh Chaturthi visarjan (idol immersion) and Ramlila/Dussehra celebrations, with evening bhelpuri and pav bhaji stalls.

• Powai Lake

  lake · 4.1 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Artificial 520-acre lake built by the British in 1891 in the Powai suburb next to IIT Bombay, today a scenic waterfront popular for morning and evening walks with restaurants and promenades along its banks.

• Nariman Point

  waterfront · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Land reclaimed from the sea in the 1940s at the southern tip of Marine Drive, now Mumbai's premier business district and a popular spot for Arabian Sea sunset views along the "Queen's Necklace".

• Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada)

  fort · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Portuguese watchtower built in 1640 at Bandstand overlooking Mahim Bay and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, later held by the Marathas before being partly demolished by the British; today a public promenade and popular sunset spot.

• Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens)

  garden · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Terraced hilltop garden built in 1881 atop Malabar Hill's water reservoirs, known for its topiary animal hedges, flower clock and sunset views over the Arabian Sea; adjoins Kamla Nehru Park.

• Aksa Beach

  beach · 4.1 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A long, relatively secluded stretch of golden-sand coastline in Malad West on Mumbai's northern suburbs, backed by palm groves and known for sunset views away from the crowds of the city's central chowpatties.

Things to do

• Dharavi Community Tour Cultural · 2.5 h · from INR 1,200 per person
• Mumbai Street Food Walk Food Tour · 3 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• South Mumbai Heritage Walk Walking Tour · 3 h · from INR 900 per person
• South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour Cycling Tour · 3.8 h · from INR 3,000 per person
• Sassoon Dock Fish Market Photo Walk Photography Tour · 1 h
• Global Vipassana Pagoda Guided Meditation Session Wellness · 0.8 h
• Elephanta Caves Half-Day Tour Sightseeing Tour · 4 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Bollywood Film City Tour Entertainment · 4 h · from INR 2,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Elephanta Caves & South Mumbai Tour 7 h · from INR 2,500
• Full-Day Mumbai City Tour 8 h · from INR 2,200
• Mumbai by Night Tour 3 h · from INR 1,200

Where to stay in Mumbai

• Bandra about INR 6,000 per night

  Hip coastal neighborhood with beaches, cafes, and entertainment

• Marine Drive about INR 10,000 per night

  Iconic seafront promenade with luxury hotels and upscale dining

• Fort Area about INR 5,000 per night

  Historic business district with colonial buildings, heritage sites, and museums

• Colaba about INR 2,500 per night

  Southern tip with iconic backpackers area, budget hotels, and local atmosphere

Hotels

• The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai 5-star · INR 18,000 to INR 55,000 per night
• Hotel Taj Palace - Near Mumbai Airport 2-star · INR 1,560 to INR 2,400 per night
• The Oberoi Mumbai 5-star · INR 18,000 to INR 45,000 per night
• Taj Lands End 5-star · INR 14,000 to INR 30,000 per night
• The St. Regis Mumbai 5-star · INR 14,000 to INR 32,000 per night
• The Leela Mumbai 5-star · INR 12,000 to INR 30,000 per night

Where to eat

• Leopold Cafe Continental, Indian, Cafe · about INR 900 per person
• Prithvi Cafe North Indian, Continental, Chinese · about INR 500 per person
• Bademiya Mughlai, Street Food, North Indian · about INR 400 per person
• Trishna Seafood, Mangalorean, Coastal · about INR 2,500 per person
• Cafe Mondegar Continental, Indian, Cafe · about INR 800 per person
• Swati Snacks Gujarati, Street Food, Vegetarian · about INR 600 per person
• Mahesh Lunch Home Seafood, Mangalorean, Coastal · about INR 1,500 per person
• Bastian Seafood, Asian, Continental · about INR 3,000 per person

Getting to Mumbai

Airport: Bombay (BOM)

How visitors arrive in Mumbai

• Flight into Mumbai airport By air from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport · common

  The main international gateway; Navi Mumbai airport is a newer second airport, far from the centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Long-distance train By train from Other Indian cities · common

  Several terminals serve the city, including CSMT, Mumbai Central, Dadar and Bandra Terminus, so check which one your train uses. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or car By road from Pune and other cities · possible

  MSRTC and private buses use Dadar and Mumbai Central; the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the main road link. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry across Thane Creek By ferry from Alibag · possible

  Ferries cross from places such as Alibag; no scheduled international ferries. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Prepaid taxi from the airport

  Dishonest drivers gather at airports and stations. Take a prepaid taxi or insist on the meter. Uber and Ola are commonly used. Source: csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com

• Metro Aqua Line unconfirmed

  The Aqua Line connects the airport with Bandra Kurla Complex and on to Colaba. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw limited to a few areas

  Auto-rickshaws are restricted to Mumbai's suburbs, north of Bandra and Sion, while metered taxis serve the older southern city.

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• Ride Hail

  App-based AC cabs from operators such as Ola and Uber run in Mumbai as one of its taxi categories, next to black-and-yellow metered taxis.

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• Train

  Mumbai's suburban railway has several radial lines, including Western, Central and Harbour, and carries large numbers of commuters daily.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"

  Airports, train stations, popular squares

  Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.

  How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.

Best time to visit Mumbai

• Jan 31°C
• Feb 32°C
• Mar 33°C
• Apr 33°C
• May 34°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 34°C
• Nov 34°C
• Dec 33°C

More in India

• New Delhi
• Agra
• Jaipur
• Panaji
• Varanasi
• Udaipur

Frequently asked questions about Mumbai

What are the top-rated places to visit in Mumbai?

The highest-rated places in our Mumbai guide are Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Marine Drive, CSMT, ISKCON Temple Juhu, Nariman Point.

Where should I stay in Mumbai?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Mumbai: Bandra, Marine Drive, Fort Area, Colaba.

How do I get around Mumbai?

Ways to get around Mumbai covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Ride-hailing app, Train, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Mumbai?

Scams reported to us for Mumbai include Pre-paid taxi "broken meter". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Mumbai?

Average daytime highs in Mumbai run from 30°C in Aug to 34°C in Nov.

Which airport is nearest to Mumbai?

The nearest airport to Mumbai has the code BOM.