Mumbai Marvels: A 5-Day Adventure in India's City of Dreams

Kannan Ramamoorthy

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating city.

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Viator

Day 1

$87

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Enduring hillside Hindu temple with ornate exterior carvings & views of the sea.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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6 - 8 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

25 - 30 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Large Hindhu temple with decorative statues of deities, marble prayer halls & an auditorium.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 2

$84

$ 6

Cafe located inside the Kitabkhana bookshop at the Flora Fountain circle. Serving Salads, Sandwich, Pasta, Desserts and Coffee. Timings from 10 am - 7:30 pm including Sundays. Easy to find opposite HSBC bank, below Davar's college, next to OK pen mart, behind the parking lot on the main road.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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16 - 20 min

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India's oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish, plus shells, reefs & fossils.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

25 - 30 min

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Modest Hindu temple, originally constructed in the 12th century, abutting the Banganga water tank.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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19 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

22 - 33 min

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Mughal-style island mausoleum, holding the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, a Muslim saint.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Dedicated to Ganesha, this grand Hindu temple features an inner gold-plated roof & carved doors.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Also known as Castella de Aguada, this historic Portuguese fort offers rocky pathways & sea views.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$75

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Dating to the mid-1st century, these Hindu & Buddhist cave temples feature intricate carvings.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Stone monastery caves carved from rock are the focus of this ancient archeological site.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4

$72

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

73 - 88 min

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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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85 - 102 min

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Compact place of worship with an elaborate shrine to the goddess of the city of Mumbai.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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17 - 21 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Grand, Indo-Saracenic-style, 26m-tall triumphal stone arch, built on the waterfront in 1924.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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La Patisserie - Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 5

$80

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Bargain clothing at a street market also selling incense, embroidered silk bags & gold bangles.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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This high Gothic Victorian landmark is the centerpiece of the city's suburban train network.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Hundreds of vendors sell a colorful array of textiles, clothing & more at this popular market.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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112 - 135 min

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Ferries travel to this wooded island known for its ancient caves dedicated to Shiva.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

144 - 173 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $418 In total

Activities & Food:$397

Transport:$22