Day 1 – Gateway to Mumbai (South Mumbai Highlights)
- Gateway of India ⛩️
- Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (photo stop, maybe high tea 🍵)
- Colaba Causeway (street shopping 🛍️)
- Prince of Wales Museum (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya)
- Marine Drive (sunset 🌅)
- Chowpatty Beach (try bhel puri, pav bhaji 🍴)
Day 2 – Heritage & Architecture
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (UNESCO site)
- Flora Fountain & Fort area (colonial architecture)
- Asiatic Society Library 📚
- Crawford Market (shopping, spices, street food)
- Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Museum)
- Nariman Point (evening walk)
Day 3 – Bollywood & Local Mumbai
- Film City Tour 🎬 (Bollywood sets, behind the scenes)
- Juhu Beach (try gola/chaat, celebrity spotting)
- ISKCON Temple
- Bandra Bandstand & Bandra Fort (Shahrukh Khan’s house outside view ✨)
- Mount Mary Church
- Bandra Linking Road (street shopping)
Day 4 – Elephanta Caves & Culture
- Morning ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Explore rock-cut temples & sculptures
- Return and relax at Café Mondegar or Leopold Café
- Evening: Kala Ghoda Art Precinct walk
Day 5 – Museums & Parks
- Nehru Science Centre & Planetarium 🪐
- Haji Ali Dargah (iconic mosque in the sea)
- Mahalaxmi Racecourse (if interested)
- Hanging Gardens & Kamala Nehru Park 🌳
- Evening: Girgaon Chowpatty or Worli Sea Face
Day 6 – Excursion (Choose One)
Option A: Lonavala/Khandala Day Trip (2 hrs drive – waterfalls, hills, chikki)
Option B: Alibaug Beach Day Trip (by ferry from Gateway, beach sports, forts)
Option C: Sanjay Gandhi National Park + Kanheri Caves (within city, nature + history)
Day 7 – Modern Mumbai & Shopping
- Siddhivinayak Temple (early morning darshan 🙏)
- Dharavi Slum Tour (unique cultural experience, optional)
- High Street Phoenix Mall / Palladium (luxury shopping)
- Lokhandwala Market / Hill Road Bandra (trendy shopping)
- Nightlife: Worli (Aer Lounge) / Bandra pubs / Marine Drive night lights ✨
🍲 Food to Try in Mumbai
- Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri
- Irani cafés (Bun Maska, Chai) ☕
- Seafood at Mahesh Lunch Home / Gajalee 🐟
- Street food at Mohammed Ali Road (if evening visit, esp. during Ramadan)
