Places to Visit in Mumbai

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Gateway of India, the best place to visit in Mumbai, was built in 1924 by George Willet to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Visit this place in the early morning or late evening hours to enjoy the cool breeze of the sea with your family sans the crowd. Located next to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and facing the vast Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India leaves you spellbound in every way possible. Take a ferry ride offered here to experience a stupendous view of this monument right from the sea and you can also visit other main attractions nearby.

And the best part? You don’t have to spend a penny to enjoy the beauty of this iconic monument which is often called the Taj Mahal of Mumbai. And the city has many such places that you can enjoy free of cost.

Check out our blog on the best things to do in Mumbai for free for some great ideas.

Location: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai
Timings: 24×7; every day
Entry Fee: Free entry Ferry rides are chargeable

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai

Sprawling over an area of 104 sq. km. of land, this is one of the most-visited national parks in Asia and because of this, I give it the 2nd spot among all the best places to visit in Mumbai. With all sorts of fun activities, this park can surely be a family entertainer. You can watch the big cats of the park close enough in a safari cage and have a fun day boating in the artificial lake in the park. Take the forest road or stairs and hike towards the Gandhi Tekdi, a memorial built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The toy train, Van Rani, is another popular attraction here, especially among kids. You can also visit the 2000-years-old Kanheri Caves to capture the Buddha relics. The undisturbed natural trails and the Jain Temple in the forest are also sure to make your visit a memorable one.

Location: Borivali East, Mumbai
Timings: 07:30 am to 06:30 pm; closed on Mondays
Entry Fee:
Adults – ₹53 per person
Children (Between 5 to 12 years of age) – ₹28 per person
Children (Below 5 years) – free Additional charges for Kanheri Cave visit, safari, boat ride, and toy train ride

Red Carpet Wax Museum, Mumbai

Ever imagined standing next to Barack Obama, striking a pose with Michael Jackson or taking a selfie with Harry Potter? Yes, you read it right. Come to the city of dreams and fulfil this dream at the Red Carpet Wax Museum. It exhibits lifelike wax figures of prominent icons from various fields including science, politics, sports and world cinema. So, take selfies with your favorite icon, post it on social media, and make your friends jealous. This is my 3rd best place to visit in Mumbai.

Location: Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
Timings: 09:45 am to 09:30 pm; every day
Entry Fee
Weekdays – ₹250 per person
Weekends – ₹350 per person Check their website for details on combo offers

Juhu Beach, Mumbai

Nothing can be more romantic than watching the crimson sun and the luminous orange sky on a breezy beach, with your loved one. Juhu Beach is one such spectacular place in Mumbai, often visited by couples who need a little romantic escape from the humdrum of city life. You can also plan a romantic date night at one of the amazing beachside restaurants available at Juhu.

Location: Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai
Timings: 24 x 7; every day
Entry Fee: NA

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated right in the heart of Mumbai. Built in the year 1888, during the British colonial period, this edifice exemplifies the Victorian-Gothic style of architecture. While you are here, don’t forget to take a photograph with your family and kids. And guess what, the magnificent CST is the most photographed building in India after Taj Mahal!

And once you are done with sightseeing, don’t forget to treat yourself and your dear ones to some lip-smacking food. Whether you are looking for budget restaurants, fine diners or buffet places, Mumbai has it all. Want some great ideas? Read our blog on the top restaurants in Mumbai.

Location: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai
Timings: Every day
Entry Fee: N/A

Marine Drive, Mumbai

Walk hand in hand with your lover along the walkway at Marine Drive witnessing the sunset hues reflecting on the vast Arabian Sea. It is an ideal place to relax and spend some romantic moments on a beautiful evening. This is also one of the popular places to visit in Mumbai at night. Don’t forget to satiate your hunger with some delicious street food available here.

Location: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai
Timings: 24 x 7; every day
Entry Fee: NA

Worli Sea Face, Mumbai

Worli Sea Face, undoubtedly, is one of the favorite hangout spots for couples, where they can walk along the long stretched promenade in the evening or late night hours with a splendid view of the sea in the background. You can sit along the sealine with your lover and feel the water splashing across your face after hitting the rocks below, making the evening more enchanting and memorable. The panoramic view of the Arabian Sea and the cool refreshing breeze make this place a must-go among the couples in Mumbai.

Location: Worli, Mumbai
Timings: 24 x 7; every day
Entry Fee: NA

Hanging Gardens, Mumbai

Every relationship deserves a break from monotonous daily routines. Take your significant other to this amazing Hanging Garden and unwind and slacken yourself amidst the flower beds, spectacular water fountains, and lush green animal shaped hedges. Don’t miss out to take a funny picture with your partner at the giant boot structure here, known as the “Old Women Shoes”. What else can be more romantic than this?

Location: Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai
Timings: 05:00 am to 09:00 pm; every day
Entry Fee: Free entry

Mumbai Film City, Mumbai

Sprawling over approximately 100,000 sq. ft. area, the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari also known as Mumbai Film City is a world of wonders where you can see theaters, gardens, lakes, recording rooms, and grounds that are leased out for Bollywood film shootings. Take a bus tour of the film city with your friends and see the familiar sets of popular sitcoms and movies. If you and your pals are die-hard fans of Bollywood, this film city is something you shouldn’t miss out on.

Location: Aarey Colony, Goregaon East, Mumbai
Timings: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm; every day
Entry Fee: Tours starting at ₹599

Clue Hunt Mumbai, Mumbai

Looking for some unique yet interesting games to play with your friends? Indulge yourselves in this 60-minutes ‘Room Escape’ game challenge, where you and your friends are locked in a game room. Spooky? Wait, there is more. Using some hidden clues and keys, you should solve the puzzles and escape out of a 250 sq.ft mysterious room. So, go ahead and play this dynamic and mindboggling game at the Clue Hunt Mumbai.

Location: Andheri, Bandra, Lower Parel, and Fort, Mumbai
Timings: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm; every day
Entry Fee:
Weekdays
Clue Hunt Twin – ₹700 per person
Triplet – ₹600 per person
Quartet, Quintet, Sixtet, Septet, and Octet – ₹500 per person
Weekends and Public holidays
Clue Hunt Twin – ₹1000 per person
Triplet – ₹900 per person
Quartet – ₹800 per person
Quintet, Sixtet, Septet, and Octet – ₹700 per person
Exclusive of taxes

Colaba Causeway, Mumbai

Do you have friends who think shopping is the best form of therapy? Then the Collaba Causeway would be a shopping paradise for them forever. With shops after shops piled up with goodies, you are sure to have a great time shopping everything from inexpensive clothes to sophisticated designer wears, home décor items to jewelry, and everything in between. For food fanatics, the place has a lot of restaurants, cafés, and patisseries.

And once you are done with this retail therapy, it’s time to start your gastronomic therapy. Head out to one of the many food streets in the city and experience an explosion of flavors in the form of pav Bhaji, vada pav, pani puri, bhel puri, ragda pattice, kebabs, sandwiches, and more. Here’s your ultimate guide to discovering Mumbai’s best street food.

Location: Collaba Causeway, Mumbai
Open: All days
Entry Fee: NA