6 Things To Experience During Your Next Visit To Mumbai

We will leave the obvious bits out of our ‘Things to do in Mumbai’ list, hoping that you’d already be exploring it on your own. To reiterate, don’t forget to watch the sunset at Bandstand and take a picture in front of Shah Rukh Khan’s house. Do sit and talk to your friends for hours at Marine drive, have an ice cream sandwich at K Rustoms, and eat at Bade Miyaan.

Explore the historic area around The Gateway of India and visit the beautiful beaches of Mumbai. If you are spiritual, don’t forget to get blessings from Bappa (Lord Ganesha) at the Siddhivinayak temple and visit other religious places in the city as well. Do all this while enjoying a scrumptious meal at one of the best restaurants in Mumbai.

# Have breakfast at an Irani cafe

A great day begins with a hearty breakfast, and not many things beat a good Irani breakfast. Mumbai boasts of several legendary Irani cafes including everyone’s favourite Kyani & Co. It is one of the oldest Parsi cafes, transporting you to another era. Enjoy the bun maska, Irani chai, keema pav, brownie and the famous soda when at Kyani & Co.

# Bargain your heart out at the Colaba Causeway market

If you want to challenge your bargaining skills and find some really cool stuff while doing it, then rush to the Colaba Causeway market. From chunky jewellery to crystals, you will find anything and everything in this market. Spot the antique stores and historic cafes of Colaba while you cover the market, and learn about the history of the iconic area. The famous Leopold cafe is located in this lane.

# Explore the mural of Chapel Road

Mumbai is a holy abode for many creative people, and they give it back to the city in one way or another. If you are a fan of street art and murals, then the Chapel road area should surely be on your list of things to do in Mumbai. Murals of iconic stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Rajesh Khanna will be staring right at you. Explore this area on foot and stop for a delicious coffee at Subko.

# Plan a trip to Imagica with your kids or friends

There are so many things to do with your kids or your friends in Mumbai. There are so many amusement parks, bowling alleys, and arcades but it’s quite exciting to take a trip to Imagica. The amusement park is just a few hours away from the city and offers some of the best rides. Enjoy the scenic view of the hills on your way to Imagica. There are many places to visit near this area during monsoon in Mumbai, so a staycation is always a good idea.

# Enjoy a day on a yacht with your partner

Amongst the many things that couples can do in Mumbai, a private yacht ride is one of the most romantic options. Cruise along the shores of the Arabian Sea while spending some cosy moments with your partner. The added bonus is the delicious meal that you can enjoy while witnessing the mesmerising view of Mumbai’s perfectly lit skyline.

# Indulge in wildlife spotting at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

You will always find calm corners in this concrete jungle. One of the best things to do to run away from the Mumbai hustle is to visit the Sanjay Gandhi National park. Situated in the city centre, this forest park could be on your list of fun things to do over the weekend. House to wild animals like porcupines, Palm civet, black-naped hare, spotted deer, and different species of birds, you will get to spot many animals while your way up. Once you reach the top by cycle or foot, you will spot a whole set of Buddhist caves named the ‘Kanheri Caves’. Sit and enjoy the view of the city from the top. It is one of the places to visit during monsoon.