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Destination guide
Mumbai
India
Mumbai (Marathi and Hindi: मुंबई Mumbaī), formerly known as Bombay, is one of the largest cities in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. A cosmopolitan metropolis, Mumbai was built on seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay.
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
At a glance
- Getting around
- Train · Metro · Bus
- Vetted picks
- 26 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 11 vetted creator sources
AI insights
Computed from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and YouTube view counts on this page
The most-viewed guide here is "Vada Pav | Street Foods of India Ep 1 | Mumbai | Sanjyot Keer #shorts #ytshorts" by Your Food Lab (4.2M views) — a solid first watch.
Your Food Lab and Grishma Udayawar are creators from here, not a visiting channel — worth watching for what the guidebooks skip.
Getting around: by train, by metro, by bus and 2 more — the section below has the details straight from Wikivoyage.
10 of the places below list a real price from their own source — worth a scan before you budget the trip.
How these 26 picks are sourced
3 of 26 are named by a second, independent source — Lonely Planet — and each card names its own. The remaining 23 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 11 creator videos, 3 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 23 of the 26 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
Watch first
Ranked by views and how well each landed with the people who watched it, judged against the other coverage of this place — plus a local creator where we found one.
Vada Pav | Street Foods of India Ep 1 | Mumbai | Sanjyot Keer #shorts #ytshorts
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Indian Food in Mumbai - HARDCORE Non-Veg Nalli Nihari and Bombay Street Food Sandwich!
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Best time to go
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Getting around
By train
The Mumbai Suburban Railway, commonly referred to as "Locals", is both an icon and a vital artery of Mumbai and a ride on it should be on every visitor's agenda.
By metro
The modern Mumbai Metro is expanding rapidly and offers by far the most comfortable rides in the city. The Aqua Line , in particular, connects the airport to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) business district, and onward all the way to the city's southernmost…
By bus
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region around Mumbai is fast developing into a major conurbation. If you need to get to the surrounding cities of Thane, Navi Mumbai or Kalyan, bus services are available. Buses run from 5AM to midnight.
By taxi
There are several types of taxis plying in Mumbai. You can hail a cab off the streets. Virtually all taxis have electronic meters which are somewhat tamper-resistant. A taxi driver cannot refuse a fare as per law.
Air-conditioned taxis
Air-conditioned taxis cost 20% more than non-air-conditioned taxis but are much more comfortable. All the rules of non-air-conditioned taxis apply to air-conditioned taxis too.
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Single sourcenext to Jehangir Art Gallery, near Regal Cinema
Housed in a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, the museum was established in 1904.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Magen David Synagogue
Single source340 Sir J. J. Rd
Built in 1861 this is the first Bagdadi Jew Synagogue in Mumbai. The Bagdadi Jews started arriving in Mumbai (then Bomay ) in the early decades of the 19th century.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Haji Ali Dargah
Single sourcetake a BEST bus or taxi. Bus 33, 37, 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, 92, 93, 124, 125, 351, 357, 385, 521 stop near here
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Asiatic Library at Asiatic Society
Single sourceNext to Horniman Circle, Hutatma Chowk
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is a learned society in the field of Asian studies. The library of the Society has over 100,000 books out of which 15,000 are classified as rare and valuable.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Single source19, Nathalal Parikh Marg
Cathedral of the Holy Name is the Catholic Cathedral of Mumbai. It is the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Mumbai. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Mumbai.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Shaare Rason Synagogue
Single source90 Tantanpura St
Constructed in 1843, the Shaare Rason Synagogue, literally meaning the "Gateway of Desire Synagogue" is the second oldest synagogue of Mumbai and belongs to the Bene Israel Jews.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
What to do
Hakone Games Park
Single sourceCentral Ave, Hiranandani Gardens
Hakone is a combination of Special Sports, Entertainment and Leisure at Powai.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Marine Drive
Single sourceA 3.6-km-long C-shaped promenade along the coast of a natural bay. The six-lane road connects Nariman Point on the south to Girgaon Chowpatty on the north.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Kamala Nehru Park
Single sourceopposite Hanging Gardens
The Kamala Nehru Park, named after the wife of Jawaharlal Nehru covers an area of 16,000 m² (4 acres) and is located atop Malabar Hills. The park has well-maintained lawns along with walkways.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Azad Maidan
Single sourceA triangular urban open space in the heart of Mumbai.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cross Maidan
Single sourceA large open place in South Mumbai. An old stone cross (crucifix) was built in the ground during Portuguese rule in the 16th century, hence the name.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Bombay Gymkhana
Single sourceFort
One of the premiere gentlemen's clubs in the city. It was originally a British-only club, designed by architect Claude Batley. The Gymkhana's Grounds offers its members various sporting facilities like rugby, football, cricket, swimming…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
What to eat
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Britannia & Co.
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Century-old Irani cafe serving Parsi berry pulao and sali boti under ceiling fans and checkered tablecloths.
Vetted sources
Leopold Cafe
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
An 1871 Fort-district landmark that appears in the novel 'Shantaram' and remains a Mumbai institution.
Vetted sources
Bademiya
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Late-night grilled kebab stall behind the Taj hotel that has fed Mumbai's post-midnight crowds for decades.
Vetted sources
Palm Grove
Single sourceRamada Plaza Palm, Juhu Beach, Mumbai +91 22 2611 2323, is a place that offers surprisingly great ambiance and some really economical beer.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cafe Mondegar
Single sourceColaba Causeway
Mondy's, as it's popularly called, serves excellent pitchers of Kingfisher, and at rock-bottom prices.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Britannia and Co
Single sourcenext to New Custom House.
This rundown restaurant, run by a partnership of geriatric brothers (by the name Kohinoor), is a South Mumbai institution, having been in existence since 1923.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Saffron Spice
Single sourceSentinel, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
An "Indian specialty restaurant" and one of the very few mid-range restaurants in the Powai area. The restaurant has received fairly decent reviews and the food has been appreciated for its variety.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cafe Churchill
Single sourceEast West Court Building, Colaba Causeway, Apollo Bandar
Serves a mix of world foods (sandwiches, burgers, pasta, soups) in a very cramped location.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Where to stay
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
Single sourceShivaji Rd, Apollo Bunder
The landmark hotel close to the Gateway of India, along with the Oberoi is one of the oldest five-star hotels in India.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
ITC Grand Central
Single source287, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Parel
This extremely posh hotel is also suitably expensive. Kebabs and Curries Restaurant: Spectacular Indian food. They serve the famous Delhi Bukhara curry at this ITC restaurant.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Four Seasons
Single source114, Dr. E. Moses Rd, Worli
Mumbai's swankiest hotel. This is a five-star hotel and part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons luxury hotels and resorts. The hotel has 202 guest rooms and also offers India's highest rooftop bar.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Taj Mahal Tower
Single sourceShivaji Rd, Apollo Bunder
A wing of the Taj Hotel, this tower hotel was built on the site of the historic Green's Hotel, constructed as flats in 1890, and operated by Tata as a hotel from 1904 until…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Ship Hotel
Single sourcewalk out CSMT's south exit, turn left until you hit PD Mello road, it's on PD Mello road's east side, immediately east of CSMT
One of the, if not "the", cheapest places in Mumbai.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Hotel Lawrence
Single sourceITTS House, 33 Saibaba Rd
Family-owned, this hotel - the only hotel in Kala Ghoda - offers only basic amenities (no Wi-Fi, shared bathroom, and the only place to charge your phone is in the manager's secure office).
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Build your day
Pick the places you want in Mumbai, India and we will put them on a map in an order that does not cross the city twice.
Where to next
More of India we’ve vetted — nothing else is close by.
- DelhiOld Delhi's Chandni Chowk lanes and Karim's Mughlai kitchens sit a few miles from Lutyens' colonial-era New Delhi.
- AgraHome to the Taj Mahal, the marble mausoleum Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- JaipurThe Pink City's Amber Fort and City Palace showcase Rajput architecture alongside kachori shops like Rawat Misthan Bhandar.
- UdaipurThe 'City of Lakes' centers on Lake Pichola, ringed by palaces including the lake-floating Taj Lake Palace.
- VaranasiHindu pilgrims cremate the dead and bathe at dawn along the Ganges ghats in one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
- AmritsarThe gleaming Golden Temple and its free community kitchen anchor Punjab's spiritual and culinary capital.
Travel content from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Encyclopedic context from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Videos via the YouTube Data API.