2024 Mumbai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
India's largest city, located in western India and the Arabian coast, is known as the “commercial capital” and “financial capital” of India. Indians often claim that their status is equivalent to Shanghai's importance in China. Here, the traffic is crowded, the gap between the rich and the poor is wide, there are tens of thousands of slums, but at the same time there are high-rise buildings, wide streets, Victorian buildings and new-style skyscrapers, and colonial legacy buildings, even There is a base camp in Bollywood, India.
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A DELIGHTFUL EVENING IN MUMBAI.
We recently had the pleasure of dining at Lake View Cafe and it was an absolute delight! From the warm and inviting ambiance to the impeccable service, every aspect of my experience was exceptional.
The menu boasts a diverse range of delectable dishes, each crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. The chef's creativity shines through in every bite, making it a true culinary adventure.
The presentation of each dish is a work of art, appealing to both the eyes and the palate.
CAFÉ WITH COURTEOUS STAFF.
Le cafe has been one of my favourite cafes in Chembur. It has been around for really long and it's always a pleasure to visit. The ideal time to visit is in the evening so that you can enjoy the sunset while you sip on your sangaria.
We went on a Saturday evening and the place wasn't very crowded (thankfully). We ordered some coffee and some snacks. As always, food and beverages are yummy.
They are currently running a hot dog festival and we tried one of those.
Overall it is always a great experience. The staff is friendly, welcoming and courteous.
A QUAINT LITTLE CAFÉ.
Lovely, quaint little place. Easy to find even though it has no street frontage… great food with good options for vegetarians as well and a decent selection of wines too.
Enjoyed my evening there.
Staff were helpful and polite. Service is a bit slow, but I did enjoy the extra time I got for conversation.
PAGODA WITH 3 SUB-DOMES.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation dome hall with a capacity to seat around 8,000 Vipassana meditators (the largest such meditation hall in the world) near Gorai, in the north western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is declared as one of the "One of Seven Wonders of Maharashtra" by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in partnership with ABP Majha, a Marathi news channel; after they reviewed 350 destinations. The results of this selection were declared on 6th June 2013.
The pagoda was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, then President of India, on 8 February 2009.
It is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. The pagoda is to serve as a monument of peace and harmony.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda has been built out of gratitude to Sayagyi U Ba Khin (1899 - 1971), Vipassana teacher and the first Accountant-General of Independent Burma, who was instrumental in Vipassana returning to India, the country of its origin.
THE GATEWAY OF INDIA
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument completed in 1924 on the waterfront of Mumbai (Bombay), India.
It was erected to commemorate the landing of George V for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain. He was the first British monarch to visit India.
The foundation stone was laid in March 1913 for a monument built in the Indo-Islamic style, inspired by elements of 16th-century Gujarati architecture. The final design of the monument by architect George Wittet was sanctioned only in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924. The structure is a memorial arch made of basalt, which is 26 metres (85 feet) high, with an architectural resemblance to a triumphial arch as well as Gujarati architecture of the time.
AN ICONIC RAILWAY STATION IN MUMBAI
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus since 2017, formerly Victoria Terminus (VT), Bombay station code: CSMT (mainline)/ST (suburban)), is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The terminus was designed by a British architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens from an initial design by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1878, in a location south of the old Bori Bunder railway station, and was completed in 1887, the year marking 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule.
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Mumbai CSMT terminal Heritage Museum
A must-do when in Mumbai.
We did a tour of the Mumbai train terminal which was very interesting and gives you access to great views of the station and surrounding areas.
You need to book in advance and we met our guide at the McDonald’s opposite the station. The architecture is amazing and the tour gives insights into Indian railways. The ticket was available on Book My Show. The staff at the museum entrance gave instructions to book here to gain access to the tour
Mumbai
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Mumbai is the most economically developed city in India and the pride of Indians. When you come to Mumbai, you must visit the office building of Mumbai Railway Station. It is a typical British-style building, magnificent and shocking. It is even difficult for a camera to capture the entire building at close range.
There is a very large flow of people around. After all, it is a train station, a gathering place for people, and there are many food vendors. The sandwiches here are delicious, a must try.
Mumbai is rich in tourism resources and you can experience them to your heart’s content.
Mumbai City Cultural Tour
Mumbai, the largest city in India, is an economic and cultural hub, offering city tours and century-old historical sites. The city center of Mumbai retains British-style architecture from a hundred years ago, making it a luxurious city that blends East and West.
Attraction Recommendations
Victoria Terminus, a luxurious train station with a hundred-year history. The most famous city railway station in Mumbai is Victoria Terminus. It was built in 1878 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession. It combines Gothic, Indian carving art, and Islamic style.
Experience: Buy a 1-rupee train ticket at the station, and you can wait for the train on the platform. Trains arrive approximately every 3 minutes.
Taj Mahal Hotel
Designed and started in 1839, it took decades to finally be completed in 1903. The hotel combines architectural styles from North Indian Rajput, Islamic domes, and uses European Florentine and British Victorian carving and decorative arts. The diverse architectural styles and design concepts have allowed this luxurious hotel to stand in the center of Mumbai for over a hundred years, and it remains a symbol of status and identity for Indians to this day.
Gateway of India
Located on the Arabian Sea coast, built in the 20th century, it has a hundred-year history and is a landmark of Mumbai. It is open to the public for free.
City Tour Recommended Attractions: Dharavi, Mumbai Port for sunset views
Accommodation Recommendation: It is recommended to stay in the city center for convenience, with standard rooms starting at 300 yuan.
🌟✨ Mumbai Marvels: Sofitel BKC's Luxe Comforts! 🛏️🌆
Welcome to the heart of Mumbai's bustling energy at Sofitel Mumbai BKC! 🏨
🛌 Dive into the lap of luxury with rooms that boast not just space but impeccable cleanliness and a decor that whispers elegance. After a long day, sink into the comfort of a bed that feels like a cloud – pure bliss!
🍽️ Indulge in a gastronomic journey without leaving the hotel. With top-notch service that'll make you feel like royalty, every meal is a treat to your taste buds and a toast to your travel tales.
🏙️ Location? Oh, it's a traveler's dream! Minutes away from the airport, you'll be zooming from baggage claim to a warm welcome in no time. Plus, if you're here to tie the knot or celebrate, their spacious venues are perfect for creating lifetime memories.
🛎️ A tiny hiccup though – navigating the hotel's layout might feel like a mini adventure. But hey, a little walk never hurt anyone, right? And if you're up for exploring Mumbai, their city tours with super helpful guides like Ajay Pandey will have you raving about the sights and sounds!
Find this gem at C 57, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai.
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🌟 Mumbai Marvels: Luxe & Local at ITC Maratha! ✨
🛏️ Step into the grandeur of ITC Maratha, a Luxury Collection Hotel that's a stone's throw from Mumbai's bustling airport. With interiors that echo the majestic Hawa Mahal, every corner of this hotel is a celebration of art, especially the mesmerizing restaurant ceilings!
🍳 Wake up to a global feast with Indian, Western, and Chinese delights, alongside a spread of bakery items, fruits, and yogurt at the breakfast buffet. It's a culinary journey not to be missed!
🔒 Safety is paramount here, with top-notch security to ensure your peace of mind. While the rooms are described as 'ordinary', the overall experience is anything but. Dive into the history and hospitality that truly lets you 'feel' India.
📍Sahar Village, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400099, India - where luxury meets location!
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Checking in Mumbai | Marine Drive | Gateway of India
Oh, the Marine Drive in Mumbai, that's a place that makes you want to linger on and on!
The Marine Drive winds its way along the coast, like a dazzling necklace on the edge of Mumbai Bay. As night falls, the lights of the buildings along the coast light up, reflecting off the stars on the sea surface, creating a dreamlike beauty.
And the scenery on both sides of the avenue is also completely different. On one side are the orderly high-rise buildings, and on the other is the vast Arabian Sea, making one feel as if they are between two worlds.
Not only that, but Mumbai's Marine Drive is also a popular spot for couples to date. You can walk with your loved one on the avenue, feel the breeze of the sea, and enjoy the romantic atmosphere.
Of course, it's also a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. You can find a quiet viewing spot, quietly wait for the golden sunlight to spread over the sea, and feel the grandeur and tranquility of nature.
In short, Mumbai's Marine Drive is definitely a place worth visiting. If you have the chance to travel to Mumbai, don't miss this beautiful spot!
Hilton Mumbai International Airport
#hotelreview
I had the pleasure to stay at the Hilton Mumbai International Airport for just a night during one of my work trips. It was a delightful hotel experience and it stayed true to Hilton’s and the Indian hospitality. India has one of the best hotels thank to its staff’s hospitality and no doubt this was just as amazing. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure I have a seamless and comfortable stay. The rooms are well decked out and clean with comfortable bedding. The toilets too are well maintained and clean with marble finishing which showed the opulence of the hotel. As it was a short stay, I didn’t not manage to try out the food options in the hotel and option to order in room service. The operator was polite and food was delivered swiftly. Food quality was great as well with generous servings. My tummy was left very satisfied. If I ever have to chance to visit again I’ll be sure to book a longer stay here. Would highly recommend this hotel to travelers looking to stay near the airport.
Fancy stay at The Leela Mumbai
Getting into the lobby greeted by this fresh smell of scent and a big arrangement of fresh red flowers are really showing a good ‘first impression’ of the hotel. It gives this classic modern interior that makes it looks unique, especially the gazebo in the middle of the building. Getting into the room, I was impress by how nice it looks like, the arrangement of the furniture are cleaver, and amenities provided are more than enough. It has extra items like cotton pad& bud, shaver and like more than 5 bottles of 500ml water in the room. Bed and pillow are super comfortable, it has this nice softness and no dust on it.
The Westin Mumbai Garden City, India 🇮🇳
Address - Oberoi Garden City, International Business Park, Yashodham, Goregaon, Mumbai.
Ambiance/Facilities - Hot Steam Room / Gym / Pool with Slide / Wellness
Highlights - Hotel in the city of Mumbai
Rating - 5 Star 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Namaste! 🇮🇳🙌🙌🙌
Must book this top class hotel in Mumbai. They hold to the standards of their international clientale, not only the indian visitors. Beside this hotel will be the Oberoi Mall which you can just walk from your hotel.
Oberoi Mall - Zara, The Body Shop, Supermarket, Nike, Adidas, Starbucks, Souvenir Shop, Pedicure, Medicure , Hair Salon can be found here. Very convenience.
Placed in the heart of Mumbai's suburban district, The Westin Mumbai Garden City offers a landscaped swimming pool, a fitness center.
Enjoy the luxury hotel rooms here 👍👍👍👍👍🙏
GVK Business LOUNGE East Wing
#2023travelwish
One of the best lounges in the world. The airport has several lounges and is one of the best, there are a lot of armchairs to rest, pleasant and good lighting, a luxurious atmosphere, there is a lot of food and drink of high quality and a lot of options for vegetarian. The staff knows to provide excellent service, there is also a spa and get a 15 minutes massage. You should book at the time of entry so there will be no rush.
Highly recommended!!
I wish my #2023travelwish to Antarctica with husband will come true !
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Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai
#2023travelwish
Major shopping mall in Mumbai with collection of all shopping, dining and entertainment spots. A must visit mall in Mumbai.Beautiful infrastructure and has a variety of shops available. Definitely a go to place for shopping. Spacious indoor and good ambiance. Food court has all Indian traditional and fusion food varieties.
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Hamleys
#2023travelwish
Hamleys in Phoenix Mall is spacious and has loads of toys. Lots of toys, scooters, bikes for kids and play area and demo pieces for kids. The items are highly related to children but no doubt even adults will enjoy watching things. If you are looking for some soft toys, definitely go for it here.
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Balaji
#2023travelwish
I had been Phoenix Mall kurla for shopping & after shopping I went to Balaji restaurant to have my dinner.
It’s Authentic South Indian vegetarian food available here. It's very clean restaurant. The food is served quickly and is delicious. Overall experience was good.
I hope my #2023travelwish to Antarctica will come true !
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印度🇮🇳Mylapore santhome cathedral basilica
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地址：38, Santhome High Rd, Dummingkuppam, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004印度
特色：富有歷史
Santhome Church in Chennai also known as Santhome Cathedral Basilica and International Shrine of Saint Thomas Cathedral Basilica, sits on the tomb built over the mortal remains of one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. This lovely Gothic Church is a treasure trove of architecture. Majestically rising 155 feet from the ground, with a nave measuring 112 feet by 33 feet, and a magnificent sanctuary measuring 62 feet by length and 33 feet by width, it is adorned with stained glass windows depicting the patron Saint Thomas and other Apostles. One can find inside the sanctuary a statue of St. Thomas seated
評分：★★★★★
前往鄰近沙灘路上路過的一座純白教堂，經過的路上都能聽見教徒們歌唱，整座教堂非常的漂亮。
喜歡建築的人必定驚嘆喜歡這個地方。
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This City never Sleeps 🛌!!!
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Mumbai true beauty lies in versatility, this place will give you amazing vibes specially in night.
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Mumbai Art gallery, Marine drive, CST, bandra fort
Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Buffet breakfast @ Hotel Sea Princess
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if you are looking for a place to stay at Mumbai, recommend hotel sea princess as it’s breakfast is really delicious and made with heart. just look at food cut into heart shape pieces.
also unique items like lamb liver are also available? Items are labelled as per standard as well so you won’t get wrong, red are non vegetarian. green are vegetarian
Unique murals and memorials at Mumbai
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if you are planning a trip to Mumbai and would like to know more about this area, consider paying a visit to the Nathani & Rao Memorial area. nice murals are also found here.
Check out unique sculptures @ airport
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If you happen to pass by Mumbai International Airport that is one of the best by size and region, do check out some of its decorative which they have put up and sculptures for nice photo shoots ^^
Check out Bandra Fort - nice, unique views
If you are india do check out Bandra fort, a fort where you can enter and enjoy nice views of a bridge, Mumbai city etc. When raining you can also seek shelter like the Indians do - an experience 😂
chill at Tap Resto and enjoy unique drinks
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If you are at Mumbai, you will realise that people here drunk before dinner usually. We had the chance to had drinks (really unique in appearance just check out photos) and finger food was really fresh. These fish and seafood mix shown were made using fresh fish and seafood, which makes your appetite increase immediately:)
Also. you can enjoy views of Juhu beach from this bar so do check this place out when the weather is good, you may even get to enjoy sunset views :)
Address:
Tap Resto Bar Juhu
Juhu Tara Rd, opp. Juhu Beach, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India
Try unique basmati friedrice b4 leaving India
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If you are someone who is new to basmati rice, and loves fried rice, you really need to try this fried rice made using basmati rice at Cafeccino, located at Mumbai airport. Definitely something you have to try before leaving India, if you do not like plane food. do eat this before you board the flight.
It is flavourful and the rice is longer than usual - yet tender and soft. It absorbs the spices well with a bigger surface area.
Though airport food usually use disposable utensils and plates so the loooks may not look as good, don’t be deceived by the looks as the taste is something decliously unique.
Try this as it is something really unique in India.
Address:
3VV4+6MG, छत्रपति शिवाजी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाईअड्डा क्षेत्र, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
Enjoy your hotel stay with beach view & pool
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Are you a person that fancies a good hotel and yet affordable when you are on vacations? How about one which not only is located near the beach but also has its own swimming pool with a beach view (so you can choose)?
Put Hotel Sea Princess as one of the hotels that you should try and stay at if it’s convenient on your India trip.
Definitely worth it - comfortable bed, pool, safe, bath robe, bath tub all provided.
Staff is friendly with good security at the entrance. Traditional stores selling street food and chai also available in less than 5 mins Walk from this hotel.
Try Quail, Emu, Bunny meat and more …
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If you are someone always onto the lookout for exotic and nice food, do put this place Absolute Barbecues into your bucket list if you do get a chance to visit Mumbai.
Was introduced to this place by friends as they had not only the usual duck and chicken but also BUNNIES and EMU on the menu. Must Try it - taste good though it is full of bones.
Also recommend you to have a go at their red hot chilli ice cream as how often do you get to try food like this?
Food is also available for vegetarians so definitely a place to consider if you have vegetarians in your dining party.
Address:
Absolute Barbecue Powai
1st Floor, ATL Corporate Park, Saki Vihar Rd, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India
The ultimate comfort in buzzy Mumbai
A place to get away from hectic surroundings of Mumbai. Spacious clean room & comfy bed worth the price. Breakfast is Indian for almost everything, hard to find some meat. Only bacon #staycation & sausages are available.
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