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Best in Mumbai: 6 Incredible Things to Do in Mumbai

Mumbai is the metropolitan city and financial capital of India. It is also entertainment capital of the country due to Bollywood film industry. Mumbai is India’s most populous city as well as fourth in the World. It was previously known as Bombay and more than 20.5 million people residing in the metropolitan. It is also one of the most important travel hub of India.

I have mentioned 6 best things to do in Mumbai during your journey or stay in the metropolitan city of Maharashtra in India.

Best in Mumbai: 6 Incredible Things to Do in Mumbai

1. Sunset at Haji Ali

Haji Ali is the most popular dargah in India, it is the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Most of celebrites visit this place often to get blessings from the Haji Pir.

Sunset at Haji Pir is the most important things to do in Mumbai. It is one of the most memorable moment to see this sunset from the Haji Pir Dargah. It is one of the most unique things to do in Mumbai during your holiday.

Sunset at Haji Ali Dargah Mumbai
Sunset at Haji Ali Dargah Mumbai

2. Explore Beautiful Bandra Worli Sea Link

It is cable-stayed bridge to link Bandra with Western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai. It has total length of about 5600 meters and it was opened in 30th June, 2009. It is also masterpiece of engineering in India. Approx. 37500 vehicles use this bridge to reduce their travel time. Toll rate of Bandra Worli Sea Link is very nominal as of now i.e. Rs. 55 Car, Rs. 80 LCV, Rs. 110 Heavy Vehicle.

Bandra Worli Sea Link, Mumbai
Bandra Worli Sea Link, Mumbai

3. Visit Luxurious Hotels of Mumbai

Mumbai is the city of luxurious life in India. It has so many beautiful and luxurious hotels which will make your day. If you can’t afford to stay there, at least visit these luxurious hotels to take meal.

  • Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba
  • The Oberoi, Nariman Point
  • The Four Seasons, Worli
  • The Hilton, Mumbai Airport
  • JW Marriot, Juhu Beach
  • Taj Lands End, Bandra
Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai on New Years Eve
Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai on New Years Eve

4. Horse Race at Mahalaxmi Race Course

Mahalaxmi Racecourse is the oldest horse racing track in India which was opened in 1883. Currently, it is owned by the Government of Maharashtra.Racetrack is one of the best in the country and provides employment to almost 5K people. Lots of celebrities presence during the horse race days.

Mahalaxmi Racecourse Mumbai
Mahalaxmi Racecourse Mumbai

5. Visit Religious Places / Sacred Places

Besides luxurious life, Mumbai has so many sacred places to be visited during your visit to the city. Without visiting sacred places, your Mumbai Darshan will be half. So, visit it if you can.

1. Haji Ali Dargah
2. Mumbadevi Temple
3. St. Thomas’s Cathedral
4. Mahalaxmi Temple
5. Siddhivinayak Temple
6. ISKCON

There are also other most sacred places in Mumbai which you should visit during your journey in the city and metropolitan area.

Walkeshwar Temple in South Mumbai
Walkeshwar Temple in South Mumbai

6. Explore Most Amazing Museums in Mumbai

In Mumbai, you should not forget to explore amazing and wonderful museums. We are more than sure that, you would feel so much amazing after visiting many historical museums in Mumbai. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, RBI Monetary Museum, Gandhi Museum, Bombay High Court Museum, and many others. It is one of the most interesting things to do in Mumbai.

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai

Article Title: Best in Mumbai: 6 Incredible Things to Do in Mumbai
Article last re-published on August 25, 2019.

John Mathew is a travel writer and travel enthusiastic, primarily interested in how to get to any place, hotels guide, resorts guide, destination guide, and worldwide travel tips.