Places to visit in Mumbai

• The Gateway of India: Your best option is to start from south Mumbai and make your way north, visiting British-era museums, local tourist spots and pla ces of worship along the way. Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India, it is an imposing sight and sits across the famous Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. (Aside: If you’re planning a getaway to Alibag’s resorts, you will have to hop onto a ferry from the jetty here.)
• Kala Ghoda: Then head over to Kala Ghoda, where you’ll find a range of eateries, art galleries and shops that have made this one of the most beautiful areas in the city to stroll along. Start with an iced espresso with heavy cream at Kala Ghoda Café, before venturing to check out the shows on display at Delhi Art Gallery’s three-floor Mumbai space or within the Art Deco Jehangir Art Gallery. Also in the area is Max Mueller Bhavan, and the National Gallery of Modern Art, which has played host to shows by Picasso and Amrita Sher-Gil among others.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya/ Prince of Wales museum: A short walk away is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly, Prince of Wales Museum), which has an impressive art collection, particularly at the Jehangir Nicholson gallery.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: A visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the stunning stone structure is recommended, especially to see the train station in use, with light streaming through its stained-glass windows, as the Central and Harbour lines disgorge waves of humanity like clockwork. For those that want to learn more about the history of the building, and the railways, make sure to book a guided tour of the terminus.
• Haji Ali Dargah: Further north, towards the area now christened midtown, there’s the Haji Ali Dargah, which sits in the middle of the Arabian Sea, and is connected to the mainland by a narrow walkway that disappears during high tide.
• Siddhivinayak Temple: The Siddhivinayak Temple in the Prabhadevi region is an adored shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is one of the most popular temples in Mumbai. This temple was inherent the year 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. The couple didn't have any offspring of their own and chose to construct the Siddhivinayak Temple to satisfy the wishes of women who could not have children. Interestingly, the statue of Lord Ganesha here is believed to be self-manifested and grants the wishes of people.
• Marine Drive: Marine Drive is the most effectively recognizable milestone related with Mumbai and is demonstrative of the allure and sparkle of the city. It is 3.6 km long, the curve formed street along the South Mumbai coast that begins at the southern end of Nariman Point and ends at Girgaum Chowpatty, famously known as Chowpatty Beach. The coast wraps the Arabian Ocean and is the best spot in Mumbai to watch the sunset.

The entire bend of the coastline, protected with palm trees makes for a marvellous view around evening time - you can go to either end of Marine Drive after nightfall and see the lights shining in an ideal circular segment up and down the coast. Individuals come to stroll here at night to encounter the splendid skyline. It is additionally one of the spots individuals visits late around evening time, and you will discover merchants selling chai and cigarettes at the entire hours. The sound of the waves, a perspective on the Mumbai horizon and the brilliant sky effectively make Marine Drive one of the most romantic and soothing spots in the city.

• Elephanta Caves : Elephanta Caves is known for its remarkable architecture that spreads over 60,000 square feet. Crowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tourist attraction has magnificent rock-cut caves that depict Lord Shiva's cult. One has to take a ferry from India's Gateway to visit this place.
• Juhu beach : Nestled in Mumbai's suburbs, Juhu Beach is one of Mumbai's biggest and most popular beaches. It is 6 km long and is bordered on the south by the Arab Sea.

High-end shopping/luxury shopping/shopping malls in Mumbai

• Palladium: When it comes to a one-stop shop, Lower Parel’s Palladium has everything from Zara to Muji for a day of shopping that will please the label-obsessed.
• Phoenix Market City: This is one of the biggest malls in Mumbai that offers everything that one is looking for. From clothes, bags, accessories, home furnishing to food outlets, entertainment options, Phoenix Market City mall has everything under one roof.
• R-City Mall
• High Street Phoenix Mall
• Infiniti Mall: Apart from shopping, the mall attracts a number of people to its bar, Hoppipola where are hosted several live performances throughout the year, making it a great place to hangout in Mumbai.
• Oberoi Mall: Oberoi Mall Mumbai is another must visit shopping spot. It’s a perfect place for both shopping and entertainment.
• Inorbit Mall

Street shopping in Mumbai

• Chor Bazaar: Another place to check out (though save your trip for when it’s not too hot) is Chor Bazaar, where secondhand cameras, records, antiques, furniture and lights are all up for grabs. You’ll also find furniture-making workshops where you can get a replica Raj-era furniture made.
• Kulture Shop: Also, worth visiting is Kulture Shop, in Bandra, which stocks posters, mugs and more from India’s leading graphic artists.
• Colaba Causeway and Linking road: Strolling along Colaba Causeway, you’re bound to find something to take back home. From supple shawls to a range of sunglasses, vintage compasses and, of course, junk jewellery, the hawkers that crowd the footpath have it all. Colourful juttis, wood and soapstone figurines, and basic leather goods, there’s something for everyone. On Bandra’s Linking Road too, you’ll find hawkers of every stripe with an array of options.
• Kala Ghoda: For the design-inclined, a visit to Filter, tucked away in Kala Ghoda is a must. Selling everything from chocolates to magazines and notebooks, the store features a well-curated mix of eclectic items that you didn’t know you needed.
• Zaveri Bazaar: Zaveri Bazaar is Mumbai's popular gold market and is one of the oldest and largest gold markets in India. It accounts for more than half of the country's gold trade and has multiple shops, some of which are centuries old.
• Lalbaug Market: This market offers an authentic local atmosphere. Known for the amazing spices, this market is visited by a large of people everyday. The market is surrounded with sheets of chilies left for drying under the sun.
• Fashion Street: Latest fashion clothes, shoes, a variety of other garments and the amazing fragrance of street food are few of the things that attract people to Fashion Street in Mumbai. One of the most loved shopping centres for the individuals of Mumbai, particularly understudies, the spot offers probably the trendiest and most popular trend garments at amazing deals. Situated close to CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), it offers a variety of around 150 shops that sell a huge range of clothes and more. The sheer number of things on offer makes this place a haven for shopaholics. You can even discover the fashion brands here at economical prices.

Nightlife in Mumbai

Clubbing is still a big part of the city’s weekend culture, but a host of affordable bars means more people are willing to spend the night drinking with friends.

• Social: The number of Social outlets in the city seems to grow every day, but for our money Khar Social, which hosts gigs in its basement is probably the one to make a beeline for.
• Bonobo: If you’re looking for live music, Bonobo, in Bandra programs an eclectic cross-section of the country’s indie music scene.
• Aer: If you have the means, plan an evening at Aer, the rooftop lounge at the Four Seasons, where mixologist Ashish Sharma puts together a host of inventive cocktails using local ingredients.
• Dome: Another rooftop bar, this time on the InterContinental Hotel, looks out over Marine Drive, and a sundowner here is truly spectacular, as you can see the sun set into the Arabian Sea.
• Woodside Inn, Doolally Taproom and Café Zoe: If you’re looking to catch up with friends over drinks, or spend an evening with well-made cocktails and that I-never-want-to-leave vibe, Woodside Inn, Doolally Taproom and Lower Parel’s Café Zoe are some of your best bets.
• Brewbot and Independence Brewing Company: We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the craft beer revolution sweeping the city, and the microbreweries that now dot Andheri. Brewbot and Independence Brewing Company both offer a rotating selection of craft beers made in-house (as does the Doolally mentioned above).
• Olive: The city’s swish set can be found at Olive in Bandra, virtually all nights of the week, and you should make your way there, to sample The Olive, their signature cocktail.
• The Drunken Clam: Or then party with chef Kelvin Cheung, who’s friends with Sonam Kapoor and a range of A-listers, his Bandra bar, The Drunken Clam (before that, line the stomach at Bastian, a floor below, for a meal whipped up by him and Boo Kwang Kim).
• Trilogy: For those looking to go clubbing, the most popular spot is Trilogy, at Juhu’s Sea Princess hotel. Spread across two levels, the nightclub has played host to a range of celebrity DJs and offered VIP tables, where you might spot a Bollywood celebrity or two.
• Tryst: In town, make your way to Tryst, which is kitted out with a great sound system and plays a healthy mix of popular EDM and Bollywood hits.

Walk around the city

There’s a Mumbai for every interest so that you can explore the city on your terms. For architecture and design lovers, a walk around the Oval Maidan presents Indo-Saracenic style Bombay High Court and Rajabai Tower on one side, and the low-slung Art Deco buildings on the other. From there walk past the imposing colonial buildings and buy a ticket for Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus’ Railway Museum and stroll into the grand station’s administrative section, where you can marvel at the cavernous dome that echoes with every footstep. All-encompassing heritage tours can get booked from Raconteur Heritage Walks, who guide you through the historic district.

Theatre hopping

Culture vultures should check local papers and catch a show at the NCPA’s Experimental Theatre, a lively black box that hosts young talent, or at Prithvi Theatre in Juhu, where the intimate performance space demands your full attention. Each has a café on the premises, for those that want to sit around and soak in the atmosphere.

Those on the trail of the Mumbai hipster must go to Mahalaxmi’s Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, where circular windows allow you to see the action in the roastery. Try their single-origin coffees and pair it with a Magazine Street Kitchen croissant or Le 15 cupcake. Then catch a movie at Matterden at The Deepak, a refurbished single-screen theatre that shows a range of arthouse and foreign language films, in addition to the populist fare. Also worth visiting is The Revolver Club, in Mahim, for vinyl that includes new artistes and pre-owned favourites. If you’re looking to end your night with something unusual, take a night-cycling tour of the city, which is organised by Reality Tours, to see the city when it’s not as crowded. It starts at Kala Ghoda and ends at Worli Fort.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Crushed between the two rural areas of Mumbai and Thane, Sanjay Gandhi National Park is ideal for picnics. Acclaimed to be one the most loved public parks, guests crowd in thousands to spot Leopards, Macaques, Boars, Lions, Flying fox, Kingfisher, Sunbirds and countless butterflies here. Kanheri caverns, which are more than 2,000 years old are additionally a significant vacation destination inside the recreation centre premises. The caverns have been cut out of the rough precipices.

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, recently known as the Borivali National Park covers around 20% of Mumbai's geological territory and is home to a stunning thirteen hundred types of vegetation and over 500 types of fauna individually. Covering a zone of 104 square kilometres, it is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with more than 2 million guests consistently. The recreation centre is additionally supposed to be the biggest park on the planet situated inside city limits. There are two counterfeit lakes inside the woods flourishing with crocodiles and transient winged animals throughout the year.