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5-Day City Experience Itinerary in Mumbai, June 2023

  1. Day 1: Gateway of India
    30 minutes (12.9 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    In the morning, take a ferry ride to the Elephanta Caves for a glimpse of the ancient Indian sculpture. Afternoon stroll around the famous Gateway of India and indulge in some street food. In the evening, walk along the promenade at Marine Drive and catch a beautiful sunset.

  2. Day 2: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Colaba Causeway
    15 minutes (3.2 km) from Gateway of India

    Start your morning by exploring the magnificent Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, head to Colaba Causeway for some shopping and local street food. In the evening, visit the iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel for a luxurious dinner.

  3. Day 3: Elephanta Caves and Haji Ali Dargah
    1 hour 15 minutes (20.6 km) from Colaba Causeway

    Begin your day by taking a ferry ride to the Elephanta Caves for a glimpse of the ancient Indian sculpture. Afternoon tea at the famous Leopold Cafe followed by a visit to the Haji Ali Dargah, a mosque located on an islet off the coast of Mumbai. End the day with a relaxing sunset walk at Juhu Beach.

  4. Day 4: Dhobi Ghat and Bandra Fort
    1 hour (17.6 km) from Haji Ali Dargah

    Start your day with a visit to the famous Dhobi Ghat, a large open-air laundry. Afterwards, head to the Bandra Fort for a stunning view of the Arabian Sea. In the afternoon, explore the colorful street art in Bandra and grab a bite at one of the many trendy cafes. End your day with a visit to Mount Mary Church.

  5. Day 5: Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
    1 hour 30 minutes (40.2 km) from Bandra Fort

    Spend your morning exploring the lush Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Afterwards, take a trip to Kanheri Caves, an ancient Buddhist monastery carved out of a rocky hillside. In the evening, visit the iconic Film City and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Bollywood.

Recommendations

If you have additional time, visit the Chor Bazaar for some unique shopping experiences or take a day trip to the nearby hill station of Matheran. To maximize your fun, consider taking a food tour to sample the diverse local cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gateway of India (2 hours, free)
  • Elephanta Caves (5 hours, INR 1200)
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (1 hour, free)
  • Colaba Causeway (4 hours, INR 500)
  • Taj Mahal Palace hotel (2 hours, INR 5000)
  • Haji Ali Dargah (2 hours, free)
  • Leopold Cafe (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Juhu Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Dhobi Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Bandra Fort (2 hours, free)
  • Mount Mary Church (1 hour, free)
  • Sanjay Gandhi National Park (4 hours, INR 100)
  • Kanheri Caves (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Film City (3 hours, INR 700)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8400
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