Mumbai Trip Overview
Are you a first time traveler visiting the city of Mumbai? If yes then this tour is just for you. Covering 25 of the top tourist landmarks of Mumbai, this tour quite appropriately takes you through the highlights of colonial Mumbai, passing through the Victoria Terminus station, Kalaghoda art district and Gateway of India amongst others. We also take you on a cultural joy ride as we meet the Dabbawalas- the logistical wondermen who are known for precisely delivering 2,50,000 ‘dabbas’ or tiffins, to their rightful owners, everyday. The tour also takes you through the Dhobighat- it has the power to make your jaw drop. It is an area where the laundrymen, more popularly known as the Dhobhis, wash the clothes of Mumbai-folks. You will see the Dhobhis at work, flogging and beating the clothes tirelessly to ensure it is devoid of any stain.
To add more, we visit Mani Bhavan, which takes you through the historic journey of Gandhi and Mumbai.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Are you a first time traveler visiting the city of Mumbai? If yes then this tour is just for you. Covering 25 of the top tourist landmarks of Mumbai, this tour quite appropriately takes you through the highlights of colonial Mumbai, passing through the Victoria Terminus station, Kalaghoda art district and Gateway of India amongst others. We also take you on a cultural joy ride as we meet the Dabbawalas- the logistical wondermen who are known for precisely delivering 2,50,000 ‘dabbas’ or tiffins, to their rightful owners, everyday. The tour also takes you through the Dhobighat- it has the power to make your jaw drop. It is an area where the laundrymen, more popularly known as the Dhobhis, wash the clothes of Mumbai-folks. You will see the Dhobhis at work, flogging and beating the clothes tirelessly to ensure it is devoid of any stain.
To add more, we visit Mani Bhavan, which takes you through the historic journey of Gandhi and Mumbai.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
The emblem of Mumbai tourism, this victory arch was built to welcome the British Queen to the city, and it’s only befitting to have it as our first stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Landmark Hotel that has hosted the likes of Barack Obama, the Beatles and a host of other celebrities in its century old lifetime.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, near Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
One of the oldest clubs in Mumbai, Royal Mumbai Yacht Club was built by John Adams and Charles Stevens and hence quite appropriately is located between Charles and Adams Street.
Stop At: National Gallery of Modern Art, Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Government run contemporary art gallery in Mumbai
Stop At: Wellington Fountain, The Esplanade, Mumbai 400039 India
Wellington Circle- the fountain make to commemorate Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley, who fought Napolean in the battle of Waterloo
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, MB Marg Opp.- Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
An iconic statue of Shivaji Maharaj who was a brave Maratha king who fought against the Mughals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Earlier the Mendham’s Point- graveyard and also the Alfred Sailors club – The Headquarters has some dexterous work out in by John Lockwood Kipling
Stop At: Rajabai Clock Tower, Bombay University, Mumbai 400001 India
The Big Ben of Mumbai, this structure was built by generous donation from Premchand Roychand, a Mumbai based businessman. It still chimes old British tunes once every 15 minutes.
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Lion Gate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023, India
Prince of Wales Museum is the city museum and was christened as Chatrapti Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangralay in 1995. It served as a hospital for the injured soldiers in World War I
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria terminus railway station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai. The first train operated in India departed from here in 1853
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: David Sassoon Library and Reading Room, 152 David Sassoon Library Marg Library Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001 India
We take you to an erstwhile mechanical institute which is now converted into a library that overlooks the famous Kalaghoda area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Lion Gate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023, India
Visit the iconic museum of Mumbai city.
Pass By: Elphinstone College, 156, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023, India
The oldest college in Mumbai, whose alumnus includes Lokmanya Tilak, Naoroji and Ambedkar amongst others. Also known to have hosted the University of Mumbai while it was under construction.
Stop At: Bombay High Court, Fort Dr Kane Rd High Court Building, Mumbai 400032 India
The Bombay High court was built in the form of a German castle. It was in this court that the jury system was abolished
Stop At: University of Mumbai Library, M.G. Road Fort, Mumbai 400032 India
The beauty of the university building is such that its architecture and beautiful arches makes one want to stay in class for a longer and take up every opportunity to run to the university.
Witness the beautiful architecture and the history of this building through the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Oval Maidan, 140, महर्षी कर्वे, रोड, Mantralaya, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Walk through this ground which serves as a space for many aspiring cricketers, who practice the game of cricket at Oval Maidan.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Esplanade Mansion एस्प्लनेड मँशन, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Mumbai’s first iron cast building, and a heritage hotel which is well-known to have hosted Mark Twain during his stay in Mumbai, which is now under the threat of being taken down owing to its deteriorating state.
Stop At: St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai, DN Rd, Mumbai 400 001 India
Visit the first Anglican church in Bombay and get to know the more about its history and heritage.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kala Ghoda Art Precinct, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai 400001 India
This is the art area of Mumbai. Here, amidst stories of Sassoon and Jewish history, you will hear stories about the Watson Hotel – the first iron cast building in the city that hosted Mark Twain.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Horniman Circle Garden, Near Asiatic Library, Mumbai 400001 India
Named after Benjamin Horniman, as a tribute to the editor of the Bombay Chronicle newspaper. Horniman was also known to play a key role in India’s freedom struggle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Churchgate Railway Station, Church Gate Street, Mumbai India
Dabbawalas (Shut on weekends) or the 6 sigma workers of Mumbai send over 5, 00, 000 boxes of lunch daily to their rightful owners with extreme precision. Studied by consultants and business schools for the secrets of their proclaimed near-flawless efficiency, the dabbawalas have been feted by British royals (Prince Charles) and titans of industry (Richard Branson) alike. Even FedEx, which supposedly knows something about logistics, has paid them a visit.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marine Drive, Chaupati, Mumbai 400021 India
Relish the breathtaking view of the sea at Mumbai’s Marine drive.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hanging Gardens, Ridge Rd, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006, India
A breathtaking view of the coastline of Mumbai and the city adjoining.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, 19 Laburnum Road Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007 India
Get an insight into Gandhi’s life- that is beautiful archived in this museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yazdani Restaurant & Bakery, 11A, Cawasji Patel Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Stop for a quick bite at this iconic Parsi bakery which serves some amazing bun maska and chai!
Duration: 20 minutes
