Mumbai travel guide

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai was first known as Bombay or Bombay. Mumbai is also known as the city of dreams. Mumbai is famous all over the world for the Bollywood film industry.

So let's find out how to visit and reach Mumbai.

How to reach Mumbai

Mumbai is the financial capital of India. So it is very easy to reach Mumbai. You will find many railway stations in Mumbai. Along with this, you will also get to see a Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Along with this, if you are coming to visit Mumbai from any nearby city of Mumbai, then you also get the facility of bus.

Talking about transportation in Mumbai, here you get to see both local train and bus facilities. If you travel to Mumbai by local train in Mumbai, then it will be very cheap for you. Mumbai local train fare is very less. Here you can roam in a local train for 10 to 20 kilometers for ₹ 10.

However, one thing to keep in mind about the Mumbai local train is that you get to see a lot of crowd in it. In such a situation, traveling to Mumbai may not be as easy for you by Mumbai local train. But if your traveling budget is less, then you can travel by local train in Mumbai. Along with this, you also get to see bus facility in Mumbai. But you will find a lot of crowd in buses. Along with this, you will also take more time in buses. Therefore, you can take a bike on rent for yourself, or you can also rent a car.

So let's go to Mumbai

Gateway of India Mumbai

First of all I decided to visit Gateway of India, one of the most famous tourist places in Mumbai. For this you can get down at Churchgate station. And from there you can take a rickshaw or auto to reach the Gateway of India. For this you may have to spend around ₹ 20.

Near the Gateway of India, you also get to see one of the most famous hotels in India, the Taj Hotel. You do not need to take any type of ticket to visit Gateway of India.

If you go to see the Gateway of India in the evening, then it looks even more beautiful because, in the evening, the lighting is done on the Gateway of India. Which makes it look more beautiful.

Elephanta caves Mumbai

After that I decided to visit Elephanta Cave, the second most famous tourist spot in Mumbai.

You have to take a ferry to reach Elephanta Cave. You will get the ticket for the ferry only at the Gateway of India. There you will find many agents. The ferry ticket costs ₹205 for both arrival and departure.

You get to see a direct ferry to Elephanta. And you can book it by coming here.

The ferry to Elephanta leaves every 15 minutes. In this way, you do not have to wait much for the ferry. If you want to sit on the ferry, then you will have to pay ₹ 10 extra for this. But I would suggest that you sit at the top of the ferry. From this you can see very beautiful scenery.

It takes you one hour 29 minutes to reach Elephanta Cave by ferry. And it takes the same amount of time to come back.

As soon as you reach Elephanta Cave, you see a mini train here. This mini train takes you up to 1 kilometer. For which you will have to take a ticket of ₹ 10.

As soon as you reach the main town of Elephanta Cave, here you will have to take a ticket of ₹ 5. Which is a kind of tax. Apart from this, you will have to take a separate ticket to go inside Elephanta Cave. To go inside Elephanta Cave, you have to take a ticket of ₹ 40. Elephanta Cave is locally known as Dhara Puri. Elephanta Cave got its name because of the fact that you can see huge statues of elephants here.

Along with this, you will also find many temples in Elephanta Cave. In which the sculptures of Shiva, Parvati, Nataraja and many other gods are made.

If you climb for 10 minutes, then you will get to see spectacular views here as well.

Food and drinks are a bit expensive here. In such a situation, if you take food with you, then it can definitely save you some money.

The entire journey to Elephanta takes around 4 hours to 5 hours. By the way, you can also spend a little more time here. If you like historical stuff.

Siddhivinayak temple Mumbai

After that I decided to visit one of the most famous temples of Mumbai, Mahalaxmi Temple. I reached Mahalakshmi temple at 6:00 am.

Let me tell you for information that Mahalaxmi temple opens at 6:00 am. If you reach Mahalaxmi temple early in the morning, then you do not see crowd here at all. In such a situation, you should try to reach Mahalakshmi temple early in the morning.

Let me tell you for information that you cannot take camera and mobile inside Mahalaxmi temple.

Haji Ali Dargah

Haji Ali Dargah is also one of the most famous religious tourist places in Mumbai. You can also visit here.

Haji Ali Dargah is located near Mahalaxmi temple. It may take you around 10 minutes to reach Haji Ali Dargah from Mahalaxmi Temple.

Haji Ali Dargah is built on a small island in the middle of the sea.

One of the worst things I found in Haji Ali Dargah was the filth here. You get to see a lot of dirt outside Haji Ali Dargah. Which is done by tourists only. In this case, you should take special care of cleanliness. This is the responsibility of all of us.

You also get to see some shops outside Haji Ali Dargah. In such a situation, you can also do a little shopping here.

If you are going to Haji Ali Dargah then you should reach Haji Ali Dargah at 6:07 am. There is no crowd here in the morning. As you get late, the crowd here also increases.

Malabar Hills Mumbai

From Haji Ali Dargah again I decided to go to Malabar Hills. You also get to see the Hanging Gardens in the Malabar Hills itself.

From Haji Ali Dargah I decided to take a taxi to Malabar Hills.

The hanging garden will look like a normal garden to you. The hanging garden is also quite small.

You will also get to see Kamala Nehru Garden in front of the Hanging Garden. From Kamala Nehru Garden you get a very good view of Girgaum Chowpatty.

Girgaum Chowpatty Beach is a very big beach. Here you will also get to see children playing many sports.

Mumba Devi Temple Mumbai

Mumbai is named after the Mumba Devi Temple in Mumbai. It is one of the oldest temples in Mumbai.

If you are going to Mumba Devi Temple then reach Mumba Devi Temple by 5:00 AM. Otherwise you may have to face a very long line. You have to stand in line for hours.

You will also find many shops in the streets of Mumba Devi Temple. From where you can also do some shopping for yourself.

local food of maharashtra

If you have been to Mumbai to visit, and you have not been able to taste the local food of Maharashtra, then your trip to Mumbai is incomplete again.

You will find many shops around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal. From here you can eat local food of Mumbai. Along with this, you also get to see very good food rates here.

Fashion Street Mumbai

If you have been to Mumbai and have not bought fashion related things there, then this will not be right for you.

In Mumbai, you get to see a very expensive place for shopping. But today I am telling you an affordable place from where you can buy a lot for yourself. That is the fashion street of Mumbai. From here you can do cheap clothes and other shopping for yourself.

Marine Drive Mumbai

Mumbai's Marine Drive is famous all over the world. You can also see Marine Drive near Fashion Street. You can also go here, if you want to spend some time alone, then Marine Drive can be a better option for you.

You do not need to buy any kind of ticket to visit Marine Drive. This is a free place. Also, if you go to Marine Drive in the evening, then lighting is done here. In such a situation, Marine Drive looks even more beautiful.

One of the biggest problems you have to face in Mumbai in the evening is the traffic of Mumbai. You will find traffic problems in Mumbai in many places.

Very cold winds blow at Marine Drive in Mumbai. In such a situation, it may be right for you to spend some time alone here.

Antilia

After this there is another place in Mumbai where you can go to Antilia. Antilia is the home of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani. Here you can go for Motivation. However, you cannot go inside the house. But here you can definitely see it from outside. Let me tell you for information that Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in our country.

Mahakali Caves Mumbai

After this I decided to visit the caves of Mahakali, another tourist place in Mumbai. For this I decided to take an auto to the caves of Mahakali.

When I went inside to see the caves of Mahakali, there was no crowd at all. Perhaps tourists do not know much about this place. But the caves of Mahakali are a very beautiful place to see.

To see the caves of Mahakali, you have to take a ticket of ₹ 25.

Caves of Mahakali You will feel like a smaller version of Elephanta Caves. If you like historical things, then you must visit the caves of Mahakali.

Linking Road Market Mumbai

After that I decided to visit Linking Road Market, another famous market in Mumbai. Here you get to see clothes in wholesale. And that too in very good quality. At the same time, here you can get the rate of clothes reduced even more by bargaining. In such a situation, if you want to buy clothes etc., then you can go to Linking Road Market.

After this you can also go to see Shahrukh Khan's bungalow Mannat. It is very famous among the people.

You get to see a huge crowd outside Mannat. Many people who dream of stepping into Bollywood will be seen here.

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You will also get to see Bandstand, a short distance away from Shahrukh Khan's house Mannat. A lot of people come to this beach. If you want to spend some time alone then definitely go here. Along with this, you can also see the strong waves of the sea here.

Bandra fort

After this you can go to see Bandra Fort. Many Bollywood movies were shot here. Out of which films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Wanted are included.

You do not need to take any kind of ticket to visit Bandra Fort.

Along with this, you will also get to see Bandra Worli Sea Link from here.

If you want to see beautiful views of the sea, then you can visit Bandra Fort.

In Mumbai, you will get to see a very old building on the side of Churchgate. At the same time, it is also the most expensive area of ​​Mumbai.

Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai

Siddhivinayak Temple is also one of the most famous religious tourist places in Mumbai. If you want to visit Siddhivinayak Temple then you can go. By the way, you will have to face a lot of crowd in Siddhivinayak temple since morning.

film city mumbai

Mumbai is called Mayanagari. And Mumbai is famous for Bollywood movies and Bollywood industry all over the world.

If you have been to Mumbai, then definitely visit Film City. Shooting of many films goes on here. Along with this, you will also get to see many hero heroines here. Apart from this, you will also get to see shooting of many serials here.

The entry ticket to Film City is ₹700. You can book it online also.

In Film City, you will get to see the bungalow shown in the movie Baghban and everything that you see in movies.

You will also get to see the famous temple of Film City. You get to see this temple in almost every movie and drama.

If you want to travel around Film City by bus, then that facility is also available for you here. You are also given a bus tour of Film City here. For which you will have to pay separately.

In Film City, you will also get to see the place from where the scene of the fall from the mountain is shot. You must have seen the scene of the fall of the house in the film Welcome. You will also find that place in Film City.

Along with this, you will also get to see the lake of Shahrukh Khan's drowning scene shown in Shahrukh Khan's film Devdas.

When you visit Film City, you will know what is really in the movies? And what is shown. And what is located in Film City. You will find a lot of difference between the film and the things located in the film city. It's all about the visual effects. In such a situation, you must go to see Film City.

Now here we talk about some things related to Mumbai, which may be important for you.

Marathi is mainly spoken in Mumbai. However, you will not face any kind of problem because of the language. Because a large number of people here also speak Hindi. At the same time, if you want to talk in English, then people here also understand and speak English. In this way you will not face any problem related to language.

If you talk about food in Mumbai, then here you get to see North Indian food as well as South Indian food and non-veg restaurants. There is no dearth of restaurants here either.

Also, if we talk about hotels in Mumbai right now, if you take it around Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, then it will be good for you. If you want, you can also take hotels around Andheri Mumbai. But hotels around Andheri Mumbai will cost you dearly.

If we talk about renting a bike in Mumbai, then here you get to see a lot of options. You can download any app in your mobile and take bike on rent here. If you are renting a bike, keep an offline map with you. With this, you will not face any kind of problem in finding the location. Also you can use google map.

Now if you talk about security in Mumbai, then you do not have to face any kind of security related problem in Mumbai. In Mumbai, you will find shops, restaurants and all types of hotels open 24 hours a day. The night life of Mumbai is also famous all over India. In such a situation, if you are going to Mumbai, then forget about security at all.

weather in mumbai

Now if we talk about the weather of Mumbai here, you get to see humid weather almost all the time in Mumbai. Mumbai also receives a lot of rain. And if you are going to visit Mumbai during the rainy season, then you may also have to face floods here.

If we talk about your travel plans according to the weather of Mumbai, then you should visit most of the places early in the morning. Along with this, you can also go to see tourist places in Mumbai in the evening. If you go for a visit to a tourist place in the afternoon, then you may have to face heavy humidity and heat in Mumbai.

In such a situation, if you are going to Mumbai, then you should go to Mumbai around the month of September, in the month of September, there is a Ganesh Festival in Mumbai. In such a situation, you will get to see a different color of Mumbai.

For how many days did you come to visit Mumbai?

If you want to come to Mumbai, then you must plan for at least 4 days for it. You can easily cover all the places of Mumbai in 4 days.

If you make your schedule a little tight, then you can complete it in 3 days also. But my advice would be that you do not plan a 2 day Mumbai tour on the weekend. If you want to visit the whole of Mumbai, then at least you must make a Mumbai tour plan for three or four days.

How much will it cost to visit Mumbai

Now let us talk here about the cost of traveling to Mumbai. You will have to spend the most on the hotel to visit Mumbai.

You will get comfortable hotel in Mumbai for as low as ₹1000 per day. If seen in this way, then you will have to spend ₹ 4000 on the hotel for 4 days.

Now if we talk about the expenditure on the police station here, then you will have to spend ₹ 500 per day. If seen in this way, you may have to spend ₹ 2000 on food in 4 days. However, it can be more or less according to your food preferences.

Apart from this, if we talk about the expenses on transportation, then for this you may have to spend around ₹ 1000.

If seen in this way, you can easily roam around Mumbai for around ₹ 8000.

Here I am not including the expenses incurred on shopping. It is up to you how much money you spend.

Now if you want to reduce the cost here, then its facility is also available here. In Mumbai you get to see a bus service named Mumbai Darshan. Which covers you entire Mumbai in 1 day. For this, if you take a non-AC bus, then you will have to spend ₹ 250. If you opt for AC bus in Mumbai Darshan bus service, then for this you will have to spend ₹ 600.

But I would advise you not to use Mumbai Darshan bus service. You should use this bus service only if you have very little budget.

Apart from this, you can also cut down on hotel budget in Mumbai. To cut down on the hotel budget, you will need to get a hotel a short distance away from Mumbai. With this you can reduce the cost a little bit.

And lastly the most important thing is to keep the nature clean.