Mumbai itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · IndiaOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 35
- Per day
- ≈ 2,950 INR
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Mumbai itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Colaba and South Mumbai
- Day 2 Elephanta Island and Marine Drive
- Day 3 CST, Crawford and Haji Ali
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,950 INR a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:30–15:30
Colaba and South Mumbai
Landmark
Gateway of India
A basalt triumphal arch built in 1924, opposite the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Watch the morning pigeons and boats.
FreeCulture
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
The former Prince of Wales Museum: an Indo-Saracenic dome, miniature paintings and an audio guide.
≈ 700 INR per personLandmark
Kala Ghoda Art District
Galleries, the free Jehangir Art Gallery and Rhythm House; there is a festival in February.
FreeFood
Leopold Cafe
A Parsi cafe dating from 1871 (of Shantaram fame); beer and chicken tikka, with bullet marks still on the walls.
≈ 600 INR per personShopping
Colaba Causeway
A street market: haggle, and clothes and souvenirs are cheap.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bademiya ColabaA late-night kebab stand behind the Taj: seekh kebab and roti.
- Afghan Church ColabaA church from 1858; quieter than Kala Ghoda.
Day 2 · 09:00–20:00
Elephanta Island and Marine Drive
Culture
Elephanta Caves
1 hour by ferry from the Gateway (about 200 INR, first boat 09:00); 6th-century rock-cut Shiva temples, the Trimurti and 120 steps. Watch out for monkeys; closed on Mondays.
≈ 600 INR per personLandmark
Gateway of India Ferry Terminal
For the return trip; Elephanta has only snacks.
FreeFood
Britannia & Co Ballard Estate
A Parsi cafe from 1923; berry pulao, closed on Sundays and shuts at 16:00.
≈ 700 INR per person- 2 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Marine Drive
The "Queen's Necklace", a 3.6 km seafront; walk from Nariman Point to Chowpatty and watch the sunset and the street lamps.
FreeFood
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
The beach has bhel puri and pav bhaji stands; swimming is not allowed.
≈ 200 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kanheri Caves Sanjay GandhiIf the ferry is cancelled: 109 Buddhist caves in the national park, near Borivali.
- Cafe Mondegar ColabaA cafe with Mario Miranda murals; beer and sandwiches.
Day 3 · 09:00–15:45
CST, Crawford and Haji Ali
Landmark
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
A UNESCO-listed Victorian Gothic station with 3 million passengers a day. Look from outside and in the hall.
Free- 1 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Dhobi Ghat Mahalaxmi
The world's largest open-air laundry; view it from the bridge, or take a tour for 200 INR.
FreeCulture
Haji Ali Dargah
A shrine in the sea dating from 1431; reached by a causeway (open only at low tide), with loudspeaker chanting. A head covering is required.
FreeFood
Haji Ali Juice Centre
The famous juice shop opposite; try the custard apple cream.
≈ 200 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Gandhi's Mumbai home between 1917 and 1934; in Gamdevi, free entry.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Shree Thaker Bhojanalay KalbadeviUnlimited Gujarati thali; a well-known spot.
- Mahalaxmi TempleA seaside temple; go here instead of Haji Ali at high tide.
Day 4 · 09:30–17:30
Dharavi and Banganga
Culture
Dharavi Slum Tour Reality Tours
One of Asia's largest slums, with recycling, leather and pottery workshops. Go with a responsible tour; no photos are allowed, and 80% of the income goes to the community.
≈ 1,200 INR per personCulture
Mahim Dargah
A 15th-century shrine near Dharavi.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Sarvi Byculla
A place from the 1920s; seekh kebab and khichda; in Byculla.
≈ 500 INR per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Banganga Tank
A sacred tank on Malabar Hill dating from 1127; a village-like corner of Mumbai.
FreeNature
Hanging Gardens Malabar Hill
Sculpted hedges and views of Marine Drive; the Shoe House is in Kamala Nehru Park.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bhau Daji Lad Museum BycullaThe city's oldest museum; in Byculla, as an alternative to Banganga.
- Swati Snacks TardeoA Gujarati street food restaurant; panki and dahi puri.
Day 5 · 09:30–19:00
Bandra
Culture
Mount Mary Basilica
A basilica on Bandra Hill; the Bandra Fair takes place in September.
FreeNature
Bandstand Promenade
The seafront; Shah Rukh Khan's home Mannat, and views of the Sea Link from Bandra Fort.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Candies Bandra
A cafe with a garden; Parsi and Goan food, a city favourite.
≈ 400 INR per personShopping
Linking Road and Hill Road
A street market selling cheap shoes and clothes.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Carter Road Sunset
A rocky seafront promenade; popular with Bandra's young crowd, with cafes.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Elco BandraA pani puri and chaat stop on Hill Road.
- Pali Village CafeAn ivy-covered cafe in Pali Hill; go in the evening.
Day 6 · 08:00–19:30Day trip
Sanjay Gandhi and Juhu
Nature
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A 100 km² forest inside the city, at Borivali. There are leopards (not seen in daytime) and a tiger safari.
≈ 100 INR per personCulture
Kanheri Caves
109 Buddhist caves dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century; 20 minutes by park bus.
≈ 300 INR per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Global Vipassana Pagoda
The world's largest stone dome, in Gorai; take the ferry (from Borivali West). Meditation is offered.
Free- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Juhu Beach
The Bollywood beach: pav bhaji and gola stands, and sunset; swimming is not allowed.
FreeFood
Prithvi Cafe Juhu
A theatre cafe; Irish coffee and keema pav, with play evenings.
≈ 300 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Anand Stall JuhuVada pav and dosa opposite Mithibai College; street food.
- ISKCON JuhuThe Hare Krishna Temple; a nearby alternative to the pagoda.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:30
Fort morning and a gentle farewell
Landmark
Asiatic Society Library Town Hall
A neoclassical building from 1830 on Horniman Circle; its steps look like a Bollywood set.
FreeNature
Horniman Circle Gardens
A garden and St Thomas Cathedral (1718).
FreeFood
Kyani & Co Marine Lines
An Irani cafe from 1904; bun maska and chai, keema; a farewell stop.
≈ 300 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Ashok Vada Pav Dadar
The city's most famous vada pav (potato fritter in a bread roll); near Kirti College.
≈ 30 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Mumbai Airport Metro/Taxi
45-90 minutes by Uber/Ola, depending on traffic; farewell.
≈ 300 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Yazdani Bakery FortAn Irani bakery from 1953; brun maska.
- Flora FountainA fountain on Fort Square; an alternative to the garden.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Mumbai trip easier
- Use Uber/Ola (air-conditioned) and black-and-yellow taxis (metered); suburban trains are very crowded (the first carriage is reserved for women). Metro Line 3 (Colaba-Bandra-airport) has been running since 2025. The airport takes 45-90 minutes depending on traffic.
- The best time is November to February (25-30°C, dry). March to May is 35°C and humid. Diwali falls in October and the Ganesh festival in September (statues are immersed at Chowpatty).
- Get an e-Visa (30 days) online. Carry cash in INR (break your 500 notes); UPI is limited for foreigners, and cards work at larger places.
- Street food: vada pav 20-30, pav bhaji 100, bhel puri 60; breakfast at an Irani cafe 300; restaurant meals 600-1,000. Drink bottled water; be careful with ice and raw salads.
- Elephanta is closed on Mondays and Britannia on Sundays; go to Haji Ali at low tide; museums open at 10:15.
- Take the Dharavi tour only with a responsible company (Reality Tours); a Bollywood studio tour (Film City) costs 2,000+ INR.
Spending: ≈ 20,500 INR per person for 7 days
- Food9,000 INR
- Entry and tours5,000 INR
- Local transport4,000 INR
- Other2,500 INR
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Mumbai?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Mumbai cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,950 INR per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Mumbai?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.