7-Day Family-Friendly Mumbai Itinerary

1. Day 1: Gateway of India
   1 hour 25 minutes (23 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

   Admire the iconic monument facing the Arabian Sea, and take a ferry to Elephanta Caves to marvel at the rock-cut cave art.

2. Day 2: Sanjay Gandhi National Park
   1 hour 30 mins (28 km) from Gateway of India

   Escape the urban bustle to enjoy a safari, explore Kanheri Caves, or hike up to the highest point in Mumbai, Matheran Hill.

3. Day 3: KidZania Mumbai
   25 minutes (8.8 km) from Sanjay Gandhi National Park

   Let the youngsters role-play real-life occupations from firefighters to chefs in a miniature indoor city, while adults can relax in a lounge.

4. Day 4: Nehru Science Centre
   30 minutes (6 km) from KidZania Mumbai

   Experience interactive exhibitions that demonstrate the wonders of physics, life sciences, and space exploration for children and adults.

5. Day 5: Juhu Beach
   40 minutes (8.8 km) from Nehru Science Centre

   Stroll along the 6 km beach lined with street food stalls, or fly kites, ride camels, and watch a movie at Prithvi Theatre.

6. Day 6: Chor Bazaar and Dhobi Ghat
   30 minutes (9.4 km) from Juhu Beach

   Bargain hunt for antiques, vinyl records and handicrafts while admiring the Mughal and Victorian architecture, then visit the largest open-air laundry in Asia.

7. Day 7: Haji Ali Dargah
   20 minutes (9 km) from Chor Bazaar and Dhobi Ghat

   Offer prayers at the stunning white domed mosque built on a rocky islet, and enjoy panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Worli skyline.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Gateway of India (2 hours, free entry)
• Elephanta Caves (5 hours, INR 765 for adults, free for children under 15 and seniors over 65)
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park (6 hours, INR 55 for adults and INR 25 for children)
• Kanheri Caves (3 hours, INR 38 for adults and INR 20 for children)
• Matheran Hill (4 hours, INR 60 for adults and INR 45 for children)
• KidZania Mumbai (4 hours, INR 1299 for children under 12, INR 699 for adults)
• Nehru Science Centre (3 hours, INR 50 for adults and INR 25 for children)
• Juhu Beach (2-4 hours, free entry)
• Chor Bazaar (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Dhobi Ghat (1 hour, free entry)
• Haji Ali Dargah (1-2 hours, free entry)
Total estimated costs: INR 2390 for adults and INR 1364 for children under 15

Useful tips

If you have more time, explore the art galleries and museums in Kala Ghoda, shop in high-end stores in Colaba Causeway, savour street food and culture in Crawford Market, or watch a cricket match in Wankhede Stadium. If you have less time, skip Elephanta Caves or Matheran Hill, or combine Chor Bazaar and Dhobi Ghat in one day.