Mumbai, known previously as Bombay is the metropolitan capital city of Maharashtra, and one of the most popular cities in India. It is fondly known as the city of dreamers as there are lots of stories in Mumbai, of people who have come to achieve their dreams, interestingly popular for being the "dons". One paradoxical factor about Mumbai is that you can find the richest people in India and also the biggest slum in India. It readily demonstrates how diverse the city of Mumbai is. 

You have a variety of best places to visit in Mumbai, which will get embossed in your heart once you are here. Visitors flood every year here, to visit the top tourist attractions in Mumbai and go back with content memories. The best tourist places in Mumbai serve magnificent colonial architecture along with vast bazaars, beaches, temples, fancy restaurants, churches, beautiful memorable nightlives, etc.

Under the British, Mumbai became a popular port, which grew to its richness during the American Civil War, when cotton supplies were completely barred from America to Britain. Before, the present Mumbai, Bombay was a collection of seven islands, which was handed over to the British as dowry to Charles 2nd who married Catherine of Braganza. Thus Mumbai has a vast colonial history, which mostly imparts to the famous places to visit in Mumbai. 

Mumbai can attract your hearts with its glimpse of colonial-era structures like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, High Court, Flora Fountain, Taj Hotel, Asiatic Society, and the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum. Other top places to visit in Mumbai include Haji Ali Dargah, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Bandra Fort, Colaba Causway, etc. The Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, Hanging Gardens, Bandra Worli Sea link form the places to visit in Mumbai for couples and to make memorable moments.

The best time to visit Mumbai would be between  October and March when you will get the best climate. Mumbai usually has a humid climate with heavy rainfall and heat. Therefore summer, May - July will not be the best option to visit.

Places to visit in Mumbai 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly known as Victoria Terminus is a marvelous piece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. It is nearer to the railway station and can amaze you at the onset of your Mumbai trip. It is a fusion of British architecture and Indian craftsmanship thereby forging a new face to Mumbai.

Gateway of India

Built-in 1911, The Gateway of India is an arch monument erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V. It is built in an Indo Saracenic style, in cooperating 16th century Gujarati architecture. It can give you a beautiful nostalgic evening vibe with its pigeon squad.

The Asiatic Society

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai traces its origin to the Literary Society of Bombay. It was established in 1804 by Sir James Mackintosh. Its all-white long steps and pillars are reminiscent of colonial architecture in Bombay and would give you an English Collegiate vibe.

Bandra Worli Sea Link

The Bandra Worli Sea Link is a 5.6 km long, 8 Lane cable-stayed bridge with concrete-steel viaducts on either side, which links Bandra to the west of Mumbai and Worli to the South of Mumbai. It reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli and was opened to the public in 2009.

Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a 3 km long promenade over the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai. It is constructed as a C-shaped 6 Lane concrete road along the banks of a natural bay. The marine drive can offer you the best evenings and nightlife in Mumbai.

Haji Ali Dargah

Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and a monument situated on an islet off the coast of Worli. It is an example of Indo-Islamic Architecture and has the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. It is famous for its legends and about doomed lovers which might fascinate tourists.

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

The Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai is a 5-star heritage hotel next to the Gateway of India. It is built in the Saracenic Revival style and was opened in 1903. It was one of the major targetted sites of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an 87 sq km wide protected area, established in 1969. Its rich flora and fauna attract millions of tourists along with its 2400 years old historical sculpting, the Kanheri caves.

Elephanta Caves

The Elephanta Caves, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site are a set of cave temples. It is an island consisting of 5 Hindu caves, a few Buddhist stupas which date back to the 2nd Century.

Colaba Causeway

Colaba Causeway is also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Road is a commercial street in Mumbai and a land link between Colaba and Old Woman's Island. It lies closer to the Taj Hotel and Gateway of India. It is known as the Culture Square of Mumbai, reminiscent of Old Mumbai.

Prince of Wales Museum 

Prince of Wales Museum, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times and was founded in the early 20th century. Its architecture fascinates tourists, built-in Indo Saracenic style.

Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves situated inside Sanjay Gandhi National Par consists of 109  caves. Its ancient sculptures cut on the rock are jaw-dropping. It was built in the 1st century and most of the caves are Buddhist Viharas which contributed to Indian history studies largely.