Exploring the Best of Mumbai in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Discovering Colaba
   Estimated time and distance: 30 minutes (13 km) from the airport

   Visit the Gateway of India and enjoy a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves. Stroll through the Colaba Causeway shopping area and visit the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

2. Day 2: Exploring South Mumbai
   Estimated time and distance: 20 minutes (7 km) from Colaba

   Take a morning walk to the Marine Drive promenade. Visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, and the Haji Ali Dargah mosque.

3. Day 3: Historical Sites and Religious Attractions
   Estimated time and distance: 25 minutes (10 km) from South Mumbai

   Explore the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry and the Siddhivinayak Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Visit the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, the city's iconic cable-stayed bridge.

4. Day 4: Art and Bollywood
   Estimated time and distance: 20 minutes (9 km) from Mahalaxmi

   Visit the Jehangir Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art. Go on the Bollywood Tour and watch a live film shooting.

5. Day 5: Escape to Nature
   Estimated time and distance: 30 minutes (15 km) from Jehangir Art Gallery

   Take a morning walk along the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and visit the Kanheri Caves. In the evening, watch the sunset at Juhu Beach.

6. Day 6: Street Food and Fashion
   Estimated time and distance: 25 minutes (12 km) from Juhu Beach

   Explore Linking Road, Mumbai's famous street shopping destination. Try the city's best street food at the Chowpatty Beach and the Mohammed Ali Road. Visit the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

7. Day 7: Day Trip to Alibaug
   Estimated time and distance: 2 hours (50 km) from Mumbai

   Take a ferry from the Gateway of India to the picturesque Alibaug Beach. Enjoy water sports and fresh seafood. Visit the Kolaba Fort and the Janjira Fort.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves boat ride (5 hours, INR 1500)
• Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (3 hours, INR 500)
• Bollywood Tour (4 hours, INR 2000)
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves (6 hours, INR 1000)
• Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum (2 hours, INR 200)
• Day Trip to Alibaug (10 hours, INR 3000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 8200

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, take a day trip to the nearby hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala. If you have less time, skip the Bollywood Tour and the Alibaug day trip. For early morning views of the city, visit the Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens.