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10 Days in Mumbai: Exploring the City of Dreams

Ahmad Khan

Ahmad Khan

15 Jan 2024

Join me on an exciting 10-day adventure through the bustling streets of Mumbai. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a journey of discovery, culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of India's largest city!

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Day 1Coffee, Planets, and Forts
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$26

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$ 1

Starbucks Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Nehru planetarium
Entertainment & learning centre featuring shows about space in a domed theatre & stargazing events.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
25 - 30 min

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Bandra Fort
Also known as Castella de Aguada, this historic Portuguese fort offers rocky pathways & sea views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
12 - 17 min

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount
16h century Catholic church, rebuilt in 1761, holding the annual feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Cafe Irani Chaii
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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St. Michael's Church, Mahim
Historic, Portuguese-built 1500s church popular even among non-Catholics for its Wednesday novenas.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$1
23 - 28 min

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Snow World
Family-friendly indoor park with winter activities like ice skating, sledding, snowboarding & more.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$6
12 - 17 min

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212 All Day Cafe and Bar
All Day dining restaurant serving Light Bites, Salads, Soups, Gourmet Sandwiches & Burgers, Innovative Flatbreads, Pizzas, Pastas, Grills and Desserts. We also serve a range of cocktails, beers, sangrias and wines.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Art, Gardens, and Temples
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$23

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$ 1

145 Kala Ghoda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Jehangir Art Gallery
Concrete art gallery built in 1952, featuring 7 exhibition spaces of modern artwork.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
12 - 17 min

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Horniman Circle Garden
Circular 19th-century park with a central fountain, surrounded by old-Mumbai heritage buildings.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
12 - 18 min

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
This high Gothic Victorian landmark is the centerpiece of the city's suburban train network.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Gulshan-E-Iran
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Mangaldas Market
Hundreds of vendors sell a colorful array of textiles, clothing & more at this popular market.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1
19 - 23 min

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Kamala Nehru Park
Kid-friendly park with nursery rhyme–themed play areas & views of the Queen's Necklace below.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Shree Mahalakshmi Temple
Famous seaside Hindu temple built in the 18th century with images of 3 goddess & flower stalls.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$1
5 - 6 min

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Neel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
21 - 32 min

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Mahalakshmi Race Course
Expansive, historic horseracing track & events venue, built in 1883, with a grandstand.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Heritage, Temples, and Gardens
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$24

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$ 2

Shamiana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Gateway Of India Mumbai
Grand, Indo-Saracenic-style, 26m-tall triumphal stone arch, built on the waterfront in 1924.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
124 - 149 min

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Oval Maidan
Long, grassy public recreation space featuring cricket pitches, football fields & a jogging course.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
7 - 10 min

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Flora Fountain
A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Bhagat Tarachand Guest House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Mumbadevi Temple
Compact place of worship with an elaborate shrine to the goddess of the city of Mumbai.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Taraporevala Aquarium
India's oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish, plus shells, reefs & fossils.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Hanging Gardens
Tranquil garden offering views of the Arabian Sea, flowers & hedges sculpted into animal shapes.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$4
19 - 23 min

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Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Mumbai's first museum showcasing the city's cultural heritage with artistic & decorative artifacts.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Persian Darbar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
Day 4Pizza, Beaches, and Museums
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$22

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$ 1

Domino's Pizza
Domino's vision is focused on Exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world!.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
28 - 42 min

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Girgaon Chowpatty
No-frills beach where locals flock to dip Lord Ganesh idols in the sea for Ganesh Visarjan.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
5 - 6 min

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3.6-km promenade along the coast of a natural bay lined with restaurants & art deco-style buildings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
14 - 17 min

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Carter's Blue
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring history exhibits, cultural art & education.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
7 - 9 min

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Colaba Causeway Market
Bargain clothing at a street market also selling incense, embroidered silk bags & gold bangles.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$1
4 - 6 min

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Paradise
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Temples, Zoo, and Science Center
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$24

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$ 1

Persian Darbar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
15 - 22 min

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Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan And Zoo
Historic zoo & botanical garden with a popular penguin exhibit, kids' playground & cafeteria.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
15 - 18 min

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The Sahib Room and Kipling Bar Palladium Hotel
Inspired by the opulence of the colonial era, The Sahib Room & Kipling Bar combine a rarefied ambiance with a creative take on classic libations and delectable Indian dishes and flavors
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Nehru Science Center
Science museum featuring interactive exhibits for kids & adults, plus seminars, events & lMAX films.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
Dedicated to Ganesha, this grand Hindu temple features an inner gold-plated roof & carved doors.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mumbai
Large Hindhu temple with decorative statues of deities, marble prayer halls & an auditorium.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Mani's Lunch Home
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
92 - 111 min

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Elephanta Island
Ferries travel to this wooded island known for its ancient caves dedicated to Shiva.
No time set
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$8
Day 6Delicacies, Beaches, and Forts
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$16

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$ 2

Indigo Delicatessen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
28 - 34 min

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Aksa Beach
Sunset photography is popular at this bustling beach with shallow waters & many food vendors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
121 - 146 min

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Global Vipassana Pagoda
Built to honour Buddha, this Golden pagoda with a massive stone dome features a meditation hall.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
99 - 119 min

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Green channel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
87 - 105 min

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Gorai Beach
Extensive sand beach & picnic area with services, a popular day-trip destination for Mumbaikars.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$1
117 - 141 min

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Vasai Fort
Ruins of a centuries-old fortress with preserved arches, tunnels & facades, plus scenic views.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Farm House Garden Family Restaurant and Bar
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$1
Day 7Adventure, Caves, and Chinese Cuisine
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$41

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$ 2

Domino's Pizza
Domino's vision is focused on Exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world!.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
96 - 116 min

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EsselWorld
Amusement park offering thrill rides & roller coasters, plus kid-friendly rides & play areas.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$19
129 - 155 min

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Rasna Steam Hot
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
93 - 112 min

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Kanheri Caves
Ancient temples, hewn from rock, with Buddhist shrines, paintings of Buddha and 109 entrances.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
42 - 51 min

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Mainland China
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
44 - 53 min

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No time set
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$1
Day 8Water Park, Wax Museum, and Indian Delights
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$33

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$ 1

Shantanu Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
11 - 16 min

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Suraj Water Park
Sizable water park with attractions for all ages, including a wave pool, splash pad & slides.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
49 - 59 min

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Zaffran
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Red Carpet Wax Museum
Life-size wax models of famous musicians, politicians & actors in themed settings at R City Mall.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Urban Tadka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 9Donuts, Caves, and Local Snacks
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$23

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$ 2

Oven Hot
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Tikuji-ni-Wadi
Amusement park with water slides, traditional rides like bumper cars & concessions.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
64 - 77 min

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MadOverDonuts
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
20 - 24 min

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Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari
Film & television studio complex offering guided tours of renowned Bollywood sets.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$3
32 - 39 min

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Mahakali Caves
Stone monastery caves carved from rock are the focus of this ancient archeological site.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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Gulati Sweets and Snacks
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 10Parks, Authentic Cuisine, and KidZania
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$29

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$ 1

Prashant Corner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
68 - 82 min

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sprawling, forested park home to the ancient Kanheri Caves, a lion & tiger safari & nature trails.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
75 - 90 min

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Banana Leaf
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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KidZania Mumbai
Indoor theme park featuring a simulated city where kids can explore various jobs & earn currency.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Urban Tadka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $268 In total

Activities & Food:$259
Transport:$9