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Dreamy city of wondrous explorations: Mumbai

4 Days | Mumbai

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Route distance :

231 km

Route distance :

231 km

Exploring the vibrant land 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 4-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 can experience the richness of monuments, feel the splendour and grandeur of the urban city, peek through the historical tales and collections, and explore the impressive aura of spirituality and nature.

Exploring the Southern Mumbai scopes

Day 1
The gateway of India at sunrise with beautiful reflections in the sea. Boats in the water in a hot day.
  • A relaxing escape at Marine Drive

  • 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 symbolising a colonial symphony.

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.

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.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus also known as Victoria Terminus Status in Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Victorian western and Indian architectural creativity unite.

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
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  • Where spirituality comes alive

  • 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 Lord Ganesha’s abode, Shree Siddhivinayaka Temple located in Prabhadevi. The ambience makes your spirituality come alive and helps you attain solace.

Bringing back the vibes from medieval times, the Elephanta Island in Navi Mumbai consists of rock-cut structures and art formations 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.

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.

Immersing in the tales of history and culture

Day 3
BANDRA FORT, BANDSTAND, MUMBAI, November 2012, Tourist at Bandra Fort.
  • An insight into Buddhist culture

  • Highlights

    Bandra Fort, Kanheri Caves, Dhobi Ghat, Mahalakshmi Temple

Give a relishing start to your day with the staple Kanda Poha that tickles your taste buds. Find your way towards Bandra Fort. With stunning panoramic seascapes and a beautiful view of Mumbai Harbour, this fort is a historical icon of a watch tower narrating tales of the centuries past.

Step into the Kanheri Caves that offer insight into the past Buddhist culture and the remarkable transformation and evolution over the decades. Moving on from the depths of the heritage, you can find your way to the Dhobi Ghat where large-scale laundromats can be explored.

Dive into the land of spiritual waves that pull you into the divinity. The Mahalakshmi Temple in Mumbai is the religious abode of Tridevis: Ma Lakshmi, Ma Durga, and Ma Saraswati. This is a temple where the celebration of the Navratri festival is an occasion worth witnessing.

Exploring nature, history, and divinity together

Day 4
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  • Marvel at ancient rock formations

  • Highlights

    Iskcon Temple, Mahakali Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Lokhandwala Market

Begin your final day by empowering your minds with a tasty treat of Bombay’s Vada Pav. Step into the divine abode of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha, the ISKCON Temple, where architecture astounds and the mythological depictions on walls transcend through time.

Your faithful journey follows a path towards a historical destination, the Mahakali Caves where the carvings through rock formations teleport you back into the era of the 1st and 6th centuries.

Spend your late afternoon strolling through the land of natural beauty encompassing numerous fauna and flora species, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Here, you can also explore the ancient caves and explore Safaris. End the day with a calming stroll through the Lokhandwala Market for some light shopping and souvenirs.