Things to do in Mumbai
Boats depart to Elephanta Island's ancient carvings from the iconic Gateway of India in Colaba, straddling Fort and Churchgate. Oval Maidan hosts informal cricket matches. Jasmine fills the air at Babulnath Mandir temple, while Chowpatty Beach, tucked inside the curved bay flanked by Marine Drive, offers beautiful sunset strolls. Kala Ghoda boasts museums including the National Gallery of Modern Art. Most major attractions open 10am-5pm, and close Monday.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum - Historical artefacts
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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum in Kala Ghoda houses an impressive collection of ancient Indian historical artefacts. Art, archaeology and natural history dominate the museum's collections and there are galleries devoted to Tibetan bronzes, Buddhist scrolls and miniature paintings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Rs300
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10.15am-6pm
Address
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2284 4519
2. National Gallery of Modern Art - Contemporary Indian artwork
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In Fort's artistic Kala Ghoda district, the National Gallery of Modern Art showcases India's contemporary arts. The permanent collection features painter Abanindranath Tagore and sculptor Meera Mukherjee. An ornate teak and chromium stairway connects the galleries.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Rs150
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
Address
Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall, MG Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, 400032
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2288 1971
Attractions
Expand all3. Gateway of India - Intricate triumphal arch
Show more Mumbai's most striking landmark, the Gateway of India in coastal Colaba is a turreted basalt stone arch with intricate latticework. Originally built for King George V's visit in 1911, it became a symbolic farewell to the Raj in 1947.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, 400001
Transport
Churchgate train station
4. Elephanta Island - Ancient carvings
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UNESCO Heritage Site Elephanta Island is named after the elephant sculptures discovered there. Its famous caves contain 5th-8th-century stone carvings, dedicated to Hindu gods. The highlight is the imposing six-metre-high carving of Shiva. Beware of the aggressive monkeys.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Rs250 (entry to caves); Rs120 (boat)
Opening Hours
Elephanta Caves Tue-Sun; boats operate daily 9am-2.30pm (weather permitting); last boat leaves Elephanta Island 3.30pm
Address
Off Colaba Coast
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2202 6364
Transport
50-minute boat ride from Gateway of India
5. Babulnath Mandir - Holy Hindu temple
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Holy Shiva temple Babulnath Mandir sits majestically more than 300m above the Arabian Sea in Chowpatty. Its devotees climb up to the ornate, jasmine-filled temple in search of a divine vision, and to offer blessings. Usually tranquil, Mondays are busiest.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 5am-10pm; restricted entry 12-12.30pm
Address
Babulnath Marg, Kalbadevi, Mumbai, 400007
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2367 3602
6. Oval Maidan - Anyone for cricket?
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Imposing colonial masterpieces surround Oval Maidan (maidan means 'ground'), a large grassy area in the middle of Churchgate. Young locals play on the back-to-back makeshift cricket pitches at the weekends. A visit here provides an authentic, chaotic Mumbai experience.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
between Maharishi Road & Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg, Mumbai, 400020
Transport
Churchgate train station
Special things to do
Expand all7. Chowpatty Beach - Family seaside spot
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Thousands of locals descend on famous seaside promenade Chowpatty Beach for sunset strolls, savoury bhel puri snacks and pony rides - although the Arabian Sea is not for swimming. Head for Chowpatty to ride on the human-powered Ferris wheel.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Back Bay, Mumbai, 400007
Transport
Charni Road train station
8. Banganga Tank - Temple pool
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Banganga Tank in Mumbai's Malabar Hill area is a sacred rectangular pool where pilgrims bathe. Surrounded by ancient turreted temples, garlanded shrines and towering apartment blocks, traditional life coexists alongside unbridled modernisation, making for an interesting trip.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Walkeshwar Marg, Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400 006
Transport
By Train: to Grant Road station, then taxi
9. Kerala Ayurvedic Health Spa - Traditional Indian massages
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Kerala Ayurvedic Health Spa in Prabhadevi follows the centuries-old Indian tradition of natural healing. A full-body massage with natural oils, followed by oil bath and face pack, takes two hours but its relaxing effects will last for days.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Rs990 (full-body massage)
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-8pm
Address
10, Prabhadevi, Veer sarvarkar marg, Mumbai 400025
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2430 2336
