10 Best Places to Visit in Mumbai – Popular Tourist Attractions
Tourist places in Mumbai fall into three main categories: British colonial architecture, modern functional buildings and religious sites. Here we list 10 best places to visit in Mumbai.
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1. Gateway of India
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It is a top landmark, and the best place to visit in Mumbai. The design of Gateway of India blends with Hindu and Islamic style, symbolizing the diversity and integration of Indian religions. However, it was built to welcome the British monarch George V and Queen Mary.
Ticket price: Free Opening Time: All day How to get there: By bus or take a walk2. Chhatrapati-Shivaji Terminus
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Built to mark the 50 anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign, the train station is a magnificent Gothic building that blends traditional Indian style. It is one of the most beautiful architecture and a popular attraction in Mumbai.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day How to get there: By bus Recommended Time for a visit: 1 hour 3. Dhobi Ghat
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It is an open laundry area of poor class in Mumbai, where all classes of people hand over their clothes for manual cleaning. It is an amazing experience to watch how they wash and dry clothes.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day How to get there: By bus or subway4. Dharavi Slum
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Located in the heart of Mumbai, next to Mumbai International Airport "Dharavi", it is the largest slum in Asia but the second one in the world. It is meaning tourist attraction in Mumbai where you can feel the huge gap between poor and rich.
Ticket Price: $6 a guide/one day Opening Time: All day How to get there: Take the western city Railway from church gate station to Masim Station, and Dharavi is over the railway bridge position5. Prince Wales Museum
Designed by British architects who designed the Gateway of India, this museum has a 16th century Muslim style that also blends Hindu, Islamic and European. It collects numerous treasures from all periods of India and is a worth-visiting tourist place in Mumbai. Ticket Price: Rs300 for foreigners; extra fee are charged if you want to take pictures Opening Time: 10:15-18:00 except Monday How to get there: Take the bus Recommended Time for a visit: 1-3 hours6. Elephanta Caves
Located in the northeast of Mumbai, it was built in 450-750 BC, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a famous tourist attraction in Mumbai. There are currently 5 caves open to the public, of which the temple of Shiva is best worth seeing. Sculpture in the caves has been destroyed by the Portuguese, coupled with weathering and other reasons, most have been damaged, but people can still appreciate the exquisite carving. Ticket Price: Rs100 for entry fee and Rs250 for entering caves Opening Time: 9:00-17:00 except Monday How to get there: By ferry Recommended Time for a visit: 2 hours7. University of Mumbai
It is one of the premier universities in India. Buildings in campus features in classical gothic style and the whole university is teemed with beautiful palms. It is also a popular attraction in Mumbai. Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day How to get there: By bus or train Recommended Time for a visit: 2-3 hours8. Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach
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It is a great place for people wandering around. Many locals like taking a walk along the drive and beach in the evening.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day How to get there: By bus or take a walk Recommended Time for a visit: 2-3 hours9. Ajanta Caves
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It is called “Louvre of India” and was declared as World Heritage site. This attraction is famed for splendid Buddhist history and exquisite painting and carving.
Ticket Price: Rs250 Opening Time: 8:00-17:00 except Monday How to get there: By train or charted car Recommended time for a visit: 4 hours10. Bollywood Film City Mumbai
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Bollywood is the capital of Indian cinema. It is the world’s second largest movie industry a famous tourist attraction in Mumbai. Travelers can sign up for a Bollywood day trip to watch their film scene or filming process.
Ticket Price: Rs2282 ($35) for half-day tour; Rs3587 ($55) for day trip Opening Time: in the daytime How to get there: By bus or subway Recommended Time for a visit: 1-2 hours
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