7-Day Itinerary for Ankurvat

1. Day 1: Gateway of India
   20 minutes (10 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

   Visit the iconic 1924 landmark, take a boat ride to Elephanta Caves, and enjoy local street food.

2. Day 2: Colaba Causeway
   15 minutes (5.5 km) from Gateway of India

   Shop till you drop for clothes, jewellery, books and souvenirs and relish a meal at Leopold Cafe, a famous heritage restaurant.

3. Day 3: Sanjay Gandhi National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (37 km) from Colaba Causeway

   Explore the wildlife sanctuary, trek up the 2000-year-old Kanheri caves, and unwind with a picnic near Tulsi Lake.

4. Day 4: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
   1 hour (19 km) from Sanjay Gandhi National Park

   Pay homage to Lord Ganesha, visit the temple's Bazaar and savour authentic Maharashtrian cuisine in Dadar.

5. Day 5: Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
   20 minutes (6 km) from Shree Siddhivinayak Temple

   See India's largest open-air laundry and museum, interact with locals and end the day with the famous Mumbai nightlife.

6. Day 6: Haji Ali Dargah
   25 minutes (9 km) from Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat

   Marvel at the Islamic-style shrine built on a rocky outcrop with the sea as its backdrop and indulge in street food near Worli Seaface.

7. Day 7: Kanheri Caves
   1 hour 30 minutes (35 km) from Haji Ali Dargah

   Explore the ancient Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments, hike to the peak of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and end with a picnic near the waterfall.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Gateway of India (2 hours, Free)
• Elephanta Caves Boat Ride (1 day, INR 120 to INR 1500)
• Colaba Causeway Shopping (3 hours, INR 500 to INR 5000)
• Leopold Cafe (1 hour, INR 500)
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park (1 day, INR 60 to INR 600)
• Kanheri Caves (3-4 hours, INR 25 to INR 100)
• Shree Siddhivinayak Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Mumbai Nightlife (5 hours, INR 5000)
• Haji Ali Dargah (2 hours, Free)
• Street Food (1 day, INR 500 to INR 2000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8350 to INR 11000

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or the Prince Of Wales Museum. If short on time, skip the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. Note that most places are closed on Mondays. Be cautious of scams and dress modestly while visiting religious places.