Mumbai Itinerary: Exploring Mumbai in a Day

Mumbai is a crazy city that has so much to offer to its visitors. In Mumbai, you get to see the two apexes of our world i.e. extravagant luxuries to extreme poverty. This city is home to more than 20-million people and has one of the most diversified cultures in the world. Mumbai is an integral component of any Indian itinerary that you take.

If you want to explore Mumbai but don’t have enough time then no need to worry. Using this travelling guideline, you can easily explore and enjoy some of the famous places of Mumbai in a day.

Chhatrapati Train Station:

This beautiful railway station dates back to 1887 and was originally named as Queen Victoria Railway station. it is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is a site worth visiting whenever you want to start exploring the streets of Mumbai.

Explore the Colonial Architecture in Colaba:

The area of Colaba is jam packed with some of the most stunning Victorian architecture that you can find in Mumbai. Take a stroll across colaba’s famous causeway and admire the surroundings. Moreover, you can find some of the most exquisite 2 BHK flats in Mumbai in this neighbourhood.

Some of the places that you must visit in Colaba are:

·       The Gateway of India

·       Hotel Taj Mahal

·       Asiatic Library

·       Mani Bhavan

·       Afghan Church

·       Rajabhai Clock Tower

Experience the Magical World of Bollywood:

Mumbai is like Beverly Hills of India, as it is the home of Bollywood. Therefore, no trip to Mumbai can complete without experiencing some Bollywood masala. Pay a visit to Film City and witness the making of Bollywood with your own eyes. Who knows maybe you get lucky to meet one of the mega stars here.

Prince of Wales Museum:

There are many museums in Mumbai but the prince of wales or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is the biggest one. The whole museum is divided into 3-sections i.e. natural history, art and architecture, there are 50,000 artifacts on display here. It’s an Instagramable place so you should definitely click some snaps here. Apart from the museum’s interior, the grounds surrounding this place are really beautiful and well maintained.  

Enjoy Snacking at Leopold’s Café:

Leopold’s café is one of the most famous tourist eateries that you can find in Mumbai. It is a little bit expensive but the taste of food and ambiance of this place is worth the money. Moreover, this place is quite approachable especially if you’re staying in one of the luxury apartments in Byculla, you can reach it in just 19 mins if you take the Kutbe Kokan flyover.

Elephanta Caves:

The Elephanta caves or Gharapuri is an archaeological site in the Sanjay Gandhi national park. You can reach these caves in one hour by taking a boat from the dock of Mumbai near gateway of India. The Elephanta caves have different caves dedicated to the Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu Gods. These caves are carved out on the island’s rocks. The overall environment of this island is quite serene and you will feel afresh once you are here.

These are some of the places in Mumbai that you can see within a day.

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