15 minutes (5.8 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Take a boat tour to Elephanta Caves (1 hour) and visit the famous Gateway of India (1 hour).
Day 2: Help out at Mumbai Mobile Creches
30 minutes (10.3 km) from Gateway of India
Mumbai Mobile Creches is a non-profit organization that provides education and care for children living on construction sites. Volunteer for a full day.
Day 3: Explore Dharavi Slum
20 minutes (7.4 km) from Mumbai Mobile Creches
Take a walking tour to visit the biggest slum in Asia and learn about the daily lives of its residents (2 hours).
Day 4: Clean Up Versova Beach
45 minutes (17.5 km) from Dharavi Slum
Join the Versova Residents Volunteers (VRV) to clean up the beach (2 hours).
Day 5: Volunteer at The Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
30 minutes (11.5 km) from Versova Beach
Assist with animal care and other activities at this animal welfare organization for a full day.
Day 6: Help out at Make Love Not Scars
20 minutes (6.6 km) from Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Make Love Not Scars is an NGO that helps acid attack survivors rebuild their lives. Volunteer for a full day.
Day 7: Spend a day at the Dignity Foundation
45 minutes (16.3 km) from Make Love Not Scars
The Dignity Foundation is for senior citizens. Volunteer and assist with activities that promote their well-being. (4 hours)
Time and Costs Estimates
Gateway of India (2 hours, free)
Elephanta Caves boat tour (1 hour, INR 200 round trip)
Mumbai Mobile Creches (full day, free)
Dharavi Slum walking tour (2 hours, INR 1,500)
Versova Beach clean-up (2 hours, free)
Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (full day, free)
Make Love Not Scars (full day, free)
Dignity Foundation (4 hours, free)
Total Estimated Cost: INR 1,700
Useful Tips
For those with less time, consider skipping one or two places. Those with more time may want to add in some sightseeing or tourist attractions, such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Haji Ali mosque, or the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.