One Day in Mumbai | What to do?


If you are here reading this post then you are probably going to be in Mumbai, India for 24 hours. If you are visiting the city for the first time in your life, then it can be quite an overwhelming experience for you. Mumbai is well connected to all major cities inside and outside India. If you are arriving at the national capital of Delhi, then you can directly fly from Delhi to Mumbai or even take a train to experience the journey. In this post, we are going to talk about a few places that you can visit in Mumbai when you are in the city for 24 hours.

Top Places to Visit in Mumbai in One Day

One Day in Mumbai | What to do?

  1. Film City

    If you are in Mumbai, then your visit will be incomplete without experiencing a little Bollywood magic. Hence, make sure you take a guided tour of the Film City and witness a number of films being filmed.

  2. Bandra Fort

    Though not much of a spectacle, witnessing the coastline of Mumbai from the fort is a different experience altogether. The fort dates back to the 1600s and was constructed by the Portuguese.

  3. Juhu Beach

    If you wish to catch some Bollywood celebrities and simultaneously enjoy the sea, then Juhu Beach is the place where you should go. It is one of the most popular beaches of Mumbai and you can spot celebs hanging around here as well.

  4. Elephanta Islands

    If you plan to visit the Elephanta Islands, then you require catching a ferry from the Gateway of India. Make sure you catch the early ferries since it takes a substantial time to reach and explore the Elephanta Islands and you require coming back to the city to explore other popular tourist destinations. The islands contain a multitude of caves dedicated to Shiva, the God in Hindu Mythology.

  5. Gateway of India

    As mentioned above, the ferry to the Elephanta Islands, you need to catch from the Gateway of India. So, while visiting the islands, you will cover one more iconic tourist spot in Mumbai. When King George V visited India in 1911, his visit was commemorated by constructing the Gateway of India. Please note that after the terrorist attacks in 2008, security is pretty tight at the place.

  6. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

    Again, since you are at the Gateway of India, you must not miss the amazing Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It is one of the most luxurious hotels in Mumbai. You can catch some amazing shots of the hotel from outside, however, from inside the shots will be much more fantabulous and splendiferous. Even if you are not staying in the hotel, you can have a dining experience as the hotel is open to the general public. If you are planning to have a grand dining experience in the hotel, make sure you book well in advance.

Final Words

These are some of the major places which you must visit when you are in Mumbai for one day. Enjoy the experience.