Honeymoon Itinerary for Exploring Mumbai in 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Visit the Gateway of India
    30 minutes (10.2 km) from Mumbai Airport

    Start your honeymoon trip at India's famous and historic monument, the Gateway of India. The magnificent architecture of the arch, overlooking the Arabian Sea, will take you back to India's colonial era, where you can click great pictures with your loved one.

  2. Day 1: Marine Drive at Sunset
    20 minutes (7.3 km) from the Gateway of India

    Also known as Queen's Necklace, the iconic Marine Drive is best at sunset, where you can witness the mesmerizing view of the sun sinking into the horizon and lovely sea waves kissing the shores and light up the boulevard like a necklace.

  3. Day 2: Elephanta Caves
    1 hour and 10 minutes (10.3 km from Marine Drive to Gateway of India and then 1 hour ferry ride from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves)

    It's time to explore the ancient art and architecture of India. Take a ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, located on an island. Witness the 7th century rock-cut cave temple architecture and learn about Hindu and Buddhist culture.

  4. Day 2: Enjoy Scrumptious Dinner
    50 minutes (17.2 km) from Gateway of India

    After a tiring but historical tour of Elephanta Caves, relax your nerves and taste buds with an evening meal at Mumbai's famous restaurant, The Bombay Canteen. The restaurant serves delicious Indian cuisine with a modern twist.

  5. Day 3: Red Carpet Wax Museum
    50 minutes (17.8 km) from The Bombay Canteen

    Start day three with India's first international celebrity Wax Museum, the Red Carpet Wax Museum. Get a chance to pose with Bollywood and Hollywood stars wax figures and take lots of memorable pictures with your loved one.

  6. Day 3: Juhu Beach and Sunset
    25 minutes (7.2 km) from the Red Carpet Wax Museum

    End your honeymoon trip at Mumbai's famous beach, Juhu Beach. Relax with your partner while enjoying famous street food snacks of Mumbai or buy some souvenir from street markets located on Juhu Beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Gateway of India (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Marine Drive at Sunset (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Elephanta Caves (3-4 hours, 500 INR per person for the ferry ride and entry fee to the caves)
  • The Bombay Canteen (1-2 hours, 1000-2500 INR per person for dinner)
  • Red Carpet Wax Museum (1-2 hours, 800 INR per person)
  • Juhu Beach and Sunset (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3300-5800 INR per person

Useful tips

If you have more than 3 days in Mumbai, you can explore other famous tourist spots such as Crawford Market, Haji Ali Dargah, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. If you want to experience Mumbai nightlife, visit the famous pubs and nightclubs located in Bandra and Worli. But, if you have less than 3 days, skip the Red Carpet Wax Museum and enjoy a sunrise view at Marine Drive instead.

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