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7-Day Mumbai Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Gateway of India
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    In the morning, explore the icon of Mumbai, the Gateway of India and take a ferry to Elephanta Caves. In the afternoon, visit Colaba Causeway for some shopping and head to Marine Drive in the evening for a sunset view of the Arabian Sea.

  2. Day 2: Siddhivinayak Temple
    40 minutes (11 km) from Marine Drive

    Start your day with a visit to the famous Siddhivinayak Temple. In the afternoon, head to Bandra and explore the vibrant Bollywood district. In the evening, relax at Juhu Beach and try some local street food.

  3. Day 3: Sanjay Gandhi National Park
    1 hour 15 minutes (36 km) from Juhu Beach

    Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend the day at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Explore the lush greenery and visit Kanheri Caves. In the evening, head back to the city and visit Haji Ali Dargah.

  4. Day 4: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
    45 minutes (10 km) from Haji Ali Dargah

    In the morning, visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum and learn about the art and history of India. In the afternoon, head to Crawford Market for some shopping. In the evening, explore the vibrant nightlife of Mumbai at the Colaba Causeway.

  5. Day 5: Elephanta Caves
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    Take a ferry to Elephanta Caves and explore the ancient Hindu and Buddhist rock-cut caves. In the afternoon, visit the Chor Bazaar for some antique shopping. In the evening, head to Carter Road for a seaside view and some street food.

  6. Day 6: Worli Sea Face
    30 minutes (7 km) from Carter Road

    Start your day by visiting the iconic Haji Ali Dargah. In the afternoon, visit Nehru Planetarium for some science education. In the evening, head to Worli Sea Face and spend some time with the locals at this popular hangout spot.

  7. Day 7: Bollywood Tour
    45 minutes (15 km) from Worli Sea Face

    End your trip with a Bollywood Tour and explore the behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. In the afternoon, visit the Nehru Science Centre. In the evening, head to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge to see the city lights.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider include the Global Vipassana Pagoda, Mahalaxmi Temple, and the Hanging Gardens. For side trips, consider visiting Lonavala for some trekking or visiting the ancient city of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. To maximize your fun, try some local street food and take public transportation to experience the local culture. Don't forget to visit some local markets for some bargain shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gateway of India (2 hours, Free)
  • Elephanta Caves (4 hours, 200 INR)
  • Colaba Causeway (2 hours, 500 INR)
  • Siddhivinayak Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Bandra (3 hours, 1000 INR)
  • Juhu Beach (2 hours, 300 INR)
  • Sanjay Gandhi National Park (6 hours, 500 INR)
  • Haji Ali Dargah (2 hours, Free)
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (3 hours, 500 INR)
  • Crawford Market (2 hours, 500 INR)
  • Elephanta Caves (4 hours, 200 INR)
  • Chor Bazaar (2 hours, 500 INR)
  • Carter Road (2 hours, 300 INR)
  • Worli Sea Face (2 hours, Free)
  • Bollywood Tour (4 hours, 1500 INR)
  • Nehru Science Centre (2 hours, 400 INR)
  • Bandra-Worli Sea Link (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 5200 INR
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