20 Iconic Places To Visit In Mumbai | Things to do in Mumbai

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Here are the 20 best places to visit in Mumbai to make the most of your trip. From Multi-millionaires to the biggest slums in Asia, from gourmet world cuisine to quintessential Vada Pav, from dreams to reality, The magic of Mumbai is beyond words.
We have put together all the amazing places in Mumbai you have to visit while travelling here.

Bandstand Promenade - A vintage seaside promenade with Bollywood bungalows and high rise buildings on one side and the vast open ocean on the other.

Carter Road Promenade - If you are a sucker for the picture-perfect combination of scenic sunsets, blue waters, and sky-high palm trees, you don't have to travel to Miami. The Carter Road Promenade in Mumbai has a landscape that is just as good, if not better.

Castella de Aguada AKA Bandra Fort - Built by the Portuguese in the mid 17th century, Castella de Aguada or the Bandra Fort flaunts a rich history spread over multiple eras. The barely ageing architecture has a brilliant view & adds immortality to even the most ordinary sunrise & sunset.

Banganga Tank - One of the hidden gems of Mumbai, even Mumbaikars don’t know about is Banganga Tank. It's an ancient water tank in Malabar hill built in 1127 AD.

Hanging Gardens & Kamala Nehru Park - Located side by side, these two iconic gardens hold the nostalgic memories of many. With their very own back story and charm, these two gardens are a must-visit tourist spot in Mumbai.

Girgaon Chowpatty - Sunsets at Girgaon Chowpatty are loved by every person who has witnessed it. Adjoining the Marine Drive, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a long walk along the Marine Drive promenade. Sit on the plastic stools and enjoy a plate of buttery pav bhaji while sinking your feet in the sand.

Kala Ghoda & Jehangir Art Gallery - Kala Ghoda is a hip, creative area with designer cafes, indie galleries and sidewalk art stalls. Jehangir Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art showcase contemporary visual arts, while a mix of history and art exhibits are displayed in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai - Built before electricity reached India, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, is one of India’s greatest treasures. Here is where you find the newspapers as old as The Bombay Chronicle with headlines of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru; Manuscripts, journals and periodicals of some of the most celebrated works of scholars from that era and beyond.

Worli Sea Face - The stretch that leads to Bandra- Worli Sea Link, and even goes onward to Worli Koliwada, has some interesting things to do and see. Apart from the majestic sea view, there is RK Lakshman’s statue along with an excellent view of the architectural marvel -Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Global Vipassana Pagoda - Like the flip side of a coin, Global Vipassana Pagoda balances the magic of this sleepless city through the power of meditation and self-discovery.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park - It is a real jungle between the concrete jungle that is Mumbai. It is home to a wide species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and 1300 species of plants. It also provides shelter to the tribes residing in the villages of the park.

Dhobi Ghat - World's largest outdoor laundry(laundromat), Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists, filmmakers and photographers.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount aka Mount Mary Church - Overlooking the expensive Arabian sea, Mount Mary Church stands tall peacefully atop a hillock in Bandra. Built and rebuilt, the church has undergone its own share of ups and downs since the 16th century. A contrast to the glamorous and hip image of Bandra, the church is rich in history and culture.

Haji Ali Dargah - A 600 years old tomb stands powering over the tides of the Arabian Sea. The sea-facing Dargah is visited by more than 80,000 visitors per week welcoming every individual with no religious barriers.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Imposing, exuberant and overflowing with people, this monumental train station is the city’s most extravagant Gothic building and an aphorism of colonial-era India.

Juhu Beach - Mumbai’s largest beach, Juhu Beach has a ton of things to do. It is renowned for its wide variety of street food and carnival-like vibe.

Gateway Of India - Mumbai’s Gateway of India is one of the major tourist attractions for national and international visitors. Millions of people visit the monument daily to evidence its architectural beauty and the vast ocean.

Marine Drive - Marine Drive arcs along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Girgaon Chowpatty and continues to the foot of Malabar Hill. It is the ultimate seaside promenade, where Mumbaikars escape the city’s hustle-bustle eyeing the horizon.