Mumbai, India

15 Best Things to Do in Mumbai

The sights travelers rate highest in Mumbai, with what makes each worth your time.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 144 tracked Mumbai places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Gateway of India

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Gateway of India is Mumbai's defining landmark, a grand basalt archway on the waterfront of the Arabian Sea, built to commemorate a royal visit and, fittingly, the spot from which the last…

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  2. Marine Drive

    LandmarkFree entry

    Marine Drive is Mumbai's great seafront boulevard, a graceful 3.6-km curve of promenade along the Arabian Sea, lined on its landward side by a parade of weathered Art Deco apartment buildings (among…

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  3. Shree Siddhivinayak

    Religious siteFree entry

    Shree Siddhivinayak is Mumbai's most revered temple, dedicated to the elephant-headed god Ganesha (the remover of obstacles), and one of the most-visited and wealthiest temples in India.

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  4. Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple, near Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai, is one of the most respected ISKCON (Hare Krishna) temples in India, known not for grand scale but for the warmth, devotion, and…

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  5. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    Mani Bhavan is the Mumbai house that was Mahatma Gandhi's base in the city for nearly two decades (1917–1934), a modest, well-preserved building now run as a museum and memorial to his life and…

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  6. Mount Mary Basilica

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, affectionately known as Mount Mary Church, is one of Mumbai's most beloved religious landmarks, a Roman Catholic basilica perched on a hilltop in the leafy…

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  7. Dhobi Ghat

    LandmarkFree entry

    Dhobi Ghat is Mumbai's famous open-air laundry, a sprawling complex where dhobis (washermen) have washed clothes for generations.

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  8. Muktaa Wellness Marine Drive

    Sight

    Muktaa Wellness Marine Drive is a premium spa and wellness center located on the first floor of Nkm International House, just off Marine Drive in Mumbai.

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  9. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

    Museum

    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, is a cultural landmark in South Mumbai.

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  10. Chowpatty Beach

    Park & natureFree entry

    Chowpatty Beach is a bustling urban beach located along Marine Drive in South Mumbai. Unlike a typical sandy getaway, it's a lively social space where locals gather to relax, eat, and celebrate.

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  11. Colaba Causeway

    LandmarkFree entry

    Colaba Causeway is a lively thoroughfare connecting the southern tip of Mumbai to the mainland, lined with colonial-era buildings and a constant flow of pedestrians, vendors, and traffic.

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  12. Clue Hunt

    Entertainment

    Clue Hunt in Mumbai's Lower Parel district offers an exhilarating escape room adventure that challenges your wits and teamwork.

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  13. Mumbai Moments

    MarketFree entry

    Mumbai Moments is a bustling market located in the heart of Colaba, one of Mumbai's most iconic neighborhoods.

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  14. Mystery Rooms

    Entertainment

    Mystery Rooms is a premier escape room venue located in the bustling Western Suburbs of Mumbai, specifically at Link Road in Shree Krishna Tower.

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  15. Babulnath Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    Perched on a small hill in the heart of South Mumbai, Babulnath Temple is one of the city's oldest and most revered Hindu shrines.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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Wellness

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Off the beaten path

12 hidden gems in Mumbai

Like Traveling Spoon and Red Orchid Spa, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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Get outdoors

12 outdoor adventures near Mumbai

Chowpatty Beach (15 km away) and more, all within 100 km.

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After dark

14 best bars & nightlife spots

Diablo Mumbai and Mockingbird Cafe Bar lead the night.

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For the kids

14 things to do with kids

Chowpatty Beach and more the whole crew will rate.

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Date night

12 romantic spots for couples

Chowpatty Beach at two-person pace.

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Costs nothing

15 free things to do in Mumbai

Verified free entry, Gateway of India included.

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