Mumbai Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

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Hotels in Mumbai

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Sai Baba Nagar Opp. Indian Oil Petrol Pump Mira Bhayander Road Mira Road (e) | Mumbai, 401107, IN

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Arma Suites And Apartment Sukh Sagar Apartment Opposite Svc Bankvakola Santacruz East Mumbai Maharashtra Arma Suites | Mumbai, 400055, IN

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Kandivali East-Pool VillaTerrace- 4.5 Bedroom

Mumbai, 400101, IN

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Spacious 1 BHK ( 610 Sq Ft.) with Swimming Pool

Pl Lokhande Marg Gautam Nagar Govandi East | Mumbai, 400043, IN

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Mumbai House Luxury Apartments - Santacruz East

Road No. 5 | Mumbai, 400055, IN

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ROMANIA BY SANJEEVANI

Mumbai, 400095, IN

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Luxe Villa-3BHK with GardenGymTerraceBathTub.

Mumbai, 400101, IN

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Three-Bedroom Villa – Relax with Garden Gym & BBQ

Mumbai, 400101, IN

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At a glance

Climate

Tropical

Languages

Marathi and Hindi and English

Local currency

INR (INR)

Local time

05:02 (GMT+5)

Ideal trip length

3–6 days

Cost level

4 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Colaba

Tap water

Bottled water recommended

Tipping

Expected in restaurants/hotels, not mandatory for taxis.

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Vada Pav Pani Puri Pav Bhaji Bombay Duck Fry

When to visit Mumbai

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: January, December Busiest: Oct-Mar

Jan

90

Cool, dry, pleasant
Feb

85

Warm, dry, pleasant
Mar

75

Hot, dry, warming
Apr

60

Very hot, humid
May

50

Extremely hot, humid
Jun

40

Monsoon begins, wet
Jul

30

Heavy monsoon rains
Aug

35

Heavy monsoon rains
Sept

50

Monsoon ends, humid
Oct

70

Warm, less humid
Nov

85

Pleasant, dry, cool
Dec

90

Cool, dry, pleasant

90

Jan Cool, dry, pleasant

85

Feb Warm, dry, pleasant

75

Mar Hot, dry, warming

60

Apr Very hot, humid

50

May Extremely hot, humid

40

Jun Monsoon begins, wet

30

Jul Heavy monsoon rains

35

Aug Heavy monsoon rains

50

Sept Monsoon ends, humid

70

Oct Warm, less humid

85

Nov Pleasant, dry, cool

90

Dec Cool, dry, pleasant

Things to do in Mumbai

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Witness Dhobi Ghat

Mahalaxmi 1.5 hrs

See the world's largest open-air laundry in action.

Outdoors Good for children

Visit Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Island 5 hrs

Explore ancient rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva on an island.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Explore CSMVS Museum

Fort 3 hrs

Discover diverse Indian art, archaeology, and natural history collections.

Indoors Good for children

Take a Bollywood Studio Tour

Goregaon 4 hrs

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of India's vibrant film industry.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Walk along Marine Drive

Marine Drive 2 hrs

Enjoy the 'Queen's Necklace' lights at dusk or a refreshing morning walk.

Outdoors Good for children

Indulge in a Street Food Safari

Various 2.5 hrs

Taste iconic Mumbai street food like Vada Pav and Pani Puri.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Visit the Gateway of India

Colaba 1 hr

An iconic arch overlooking the Arabian Sea, a symbol of Mumbai.

Outdoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Mumbai — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the vibrant pulse of India's financial and entertainment capital.

This 3-day itinerary is designed for first-time visitors eager to experience Mumbai's most iconic landmarks, rich history, diverse culture, and bustling street life. From colonial architecture to spiritual sites and bustling markets, you'll get a comprehensive taste of the city's unique charm.

3 Days 15 Stops

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