How to spend two days in Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest and also the cosmopolitan city of India. People from all across the country come here to try their fortune. Be it Bollywood or business, Mumbai welcomes everyone with warmth. Despite being the most densely populated city of India, Mumbai homes several places for recreation, suiting everybody’s interests. If you have two days to spend in Mumbai, we suggest visiting the following places-
Day 1– Siddhivinayak temple, Mahalaxmi temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Gateway of India, Nariman Point, Shopping at Colaba, and eating at Fort Area.
Planning the route for Day 1
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Shri Siddhivinayak temple
It is a temple devoted to Lord Ganesha. People have a strong faith that the deity fulfills the prayers of the devotees.
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Address: S.K.Bole Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India
Helpline Number: +91 22 2422 4438
Visiting hours: Wednesday to Monday- 05:30 AM to 12:15 PM and 01:00 PM to 09:50 PM; Tuesday- 03:15 AM to 12:15 PM and 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Mahalaxmi temple, 30 minutes by car
Mahalaxmi temple
The Mahalaxmi temple was built in 1831 and is a beautiful sea facing temple. The temple is dedicated to goddess Laxmi.
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Address: Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026, India
Helpline Number: +91 22 2351 4732
Visiting hours: 05:30 AM to 09:45 PM
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Haji Ali Dargah, 5 minutes by car
Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah is located on an islet off the coast of Worli, Mumbai. It is a holy religious site and a remarkable place in Mumbai. There is a route in between ocean to reach the Dargah.
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Address: Dargarh Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026, India
Helpline Number: +91 22 2352 9082
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Gateway of India, 30 minutes by car
Gateway of India
It is an arched gate, built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Sea winds, view of Taj Heritage Hotel are the main attractions here.
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Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Visiting Hours: Open all day
Time to spend: half an hour
Next Destination: Nariman Point, 10 minutes by car
Nariman Point and Marine Drive
Nariman Point is Mumbai’s prime business area with high-rise offices and upscale hotels, popular for sunset drinks at sea-facing bars. The area lies at the end of Marine Drive, a promenade lined with beautiful buildings.
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Address: Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Visiting Hours: Open all day
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next Destination: Colaba causeway, 10 minutes by car
Shopping at Colaba
It is a popular spot for street shopping in Mumbai. You can find a huge collection of clothings, imitation jewelry, footwear, handicrafts, etc.
Address: Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Visiting Hours: 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Spending the second day of your Mumbai visit
Day 2– You can spend the second day visiting any one of the following places- Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Alibag, Elephanta Caves followed by shopping and eating. If you have a group, you can also enjoy the amusement parks like Essel World and Imagica.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected area in the suburbs of Mumbai. The place offers rich flora and fauna. The Kanheri caves near it is also a popular site for visitors.
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Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra 400101, India
Helpline Number: +91 22 2886 0362 / 2886038
Visiting Hours: 07:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Alibag
Alibag is also spelled as Alibaug. It is a coastal town and has clean beaches like Alibag and Varsoli beach. Near to it is Kolaba Fort worth visiting.
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Elephanta Island and Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Island is one of the Islands in the Mumbai Harbour. The island is famous for the Elephanta caves. The Elephanta caves is a collection of cave temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a ferry ride from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. We suggest visiting the island first and then spending time at the Gateway of India because afternoon, the ferry ride stop due to tidal conditions.
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Address: Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094, India
Helpline Number: +91 22 2204 4040
Visiting Hours: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
One of the easiest travel solutions we suggest is hiring a cab for the entire trip. This can save you from the hassle of local trains and the rising meters of rickshaws. You can also book intercity cab and travel to nearby hill stations.
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