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The gateway of India at sunrise with beautiful reflections in the sea. Boats in the water in a hot day.

Delving into the delightful attractions of Mumbai

2 Days | Mumbai

The gateway of India at sunrise with beautiful reflections in the sea. Boats in the water in a hot day.
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Route distance :

99 km

Route distance :

99 km

Immersing in the vibrancy of the ‘City of Dreams’

Where aspirations meet success, and glory is inevitable, Mumbai is nestled in the Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, looking over the Arabian Sea. This capital city is the place where art, culture, heritage, beauty, nature, and technology, emerge in collaboration making it the city of dreams. Planning a 2-day trip to Mumbai means you get to cover the most iconic highlights of the city to enjoy the most out of this vibrant sojourn. You will be on your feet the whole two days to make the most out of the trip.

You can experience the richness of monuments through the visit to the Gateway of India. You can feel the splendour and grandeur of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, known for its vibrant taste in architecture and design. You can peek through the historical tales and collections when you step into the Prince of Wales Museum. The impressive aura of spirituality can be felt through the visits to various renowned temples and other holy places including Siddhivinayak Temple, and Haji Ali Dargah. Therefore, through your 2-day sojourn to Mumbai city, you can experience the richness of the lives of the locals and find the best arena to explore.

Exploring the Southern Mumbai scopes

Day 1
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - August 11, 2019; The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel located near Gateway of India Where lots of tourists are wandering and countless flocks of pigeons are sitting. Resorts & Palaces.
  • An invigorating journey through Mumbai's heritage

  • Highlights

    Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vaastu Sangrahalaya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Start your day with a delightful and flavour staple breakfast of Mumbai, Poha. With raised spirits, you are ready for the trip to the Gateway of India, one of the most renowned monuments in India. This presents a description of a colonial symphony and is a testament to the creative fusion of numerous Western elements. The intricacy in design and architecture makes it one of the most sought-after treasures in the list of treasure coves of India.

Next, you can proceed towards another symbol of historical tales and heritage highlights, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. This architectural marvel recounts the tales of the past where iconic moments came to fruition. This is a site that became a crucial safe house in the Freedom Movement and has remnants of that time that will take you back to the era. The rich sophisticated structure makes it a marvel to wonder at.

You can step into the hall of preserved heritage through the treasure trove of the cultural past. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vaastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) houses carefully preserved artefacts, sculpture, and remnants of inscriptions that recounts cultural and heritage tales. This is where art defines the timeline and teleports you through an era long gone.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus also known as Victoria Terminus Status in Mumbai is an impressive example of the perfect blend of Victorian western and Indian architectural patterns. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where some of its parts such as domes, tower arches and pillars resemble the Indian palaces of the traditional era.

End your day with a relaxing stroll along the Marine Drive and enjoy a mesmerising sunset.

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Narrating tales of devotion and miracles

Day 2
 25 October 2020 The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir or temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha It is located in Prabhadevi Mumbai Maharashtra India
  • Discover many more iconic monuments

  • Highlights

    Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Elephanta Island, Haji Ali Dargah, Worli Sea Face

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast of tantalising Maharashtrian palette that will liven up your spirits. For a blessed start, you can find your way to the most revered site of Lord Ganesha, Shree Siddhivinayaka Temple located in Prabhadevi. The ambience makes your spirituality come alive and helps you attain solace. This temple is said to have mystical energy to shower blessings.

Bringing back the vibes from medieval times, the Elephanta Island in Navi Mumbai consists of rock-cut structures and art formations. Most of the caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva with astonishingly captivating sculptures of ‘Trimurti’ of Lord Shiva. This place is best for trekking and is revered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another iconic destination to not miss out is the Haji Ali Dargah revered for its historical significance of mystical tale. A combination of Indo-Islamic architectural designs makes the Dargah structure look more alluring. The strength of the structure is evident from its unscathed post-flood and post-storm situation.

After an astonishing visit to a miracle destination, you can find yourself near the Worli Sea Face for a mesmerising sea view in the evening.