15 UNIQUE PLACES to see/explore in Mumbai

Mumbai, also known as the City of Dreams, has old-world charm, iconic buildings, the splendor of nature, and fun central points. For first-time visitors or even locals looking for offbeat experiences.

1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

One of the best travel ideas is to get out of the congested city by visiting this huge park with a tropical forest of 104 sq km within Mumbai. Enjoy different species of flowers and animals when trekking or cycling on uneven ground. Among the other major attractions, the visitors should not forget about the Kanheri caves which are built into a single large stone.

2. Global Vipassana Pagoda

A monument of peace and meditation this structure is gigantic and glistens gold. It has a meditation hall and also a museum; it has architectural elements that are derived from traditional Indian architecture but at the same time it has a contemporary feel to it. Walk around and visit the observatory deck for panoramic views of Mumbai.

3. A tour of St.Thomas Cathedral

Is a ride back to the past where one can get to see the Gothic Revival style of the first Anglican Church of Mumbai which was constructed in 1718. Learn more about the stained-glass windows, the stunning ceiling height, the pipe organ, and the historical background of this beautiful Cathedral.

4. Sea Link and Worli Fort

A casual walk through Sea Link as it offers an amazing view of the seaside in the evening. See people play cricket or a football match as the sun sets along the horizon of the Arabian Sea. Also enrich your visit with the adjoining 17th-century Worli Fort, which is located just by the coastline.

5. Jehangir Art Gallery

This is one of the oldest and well-known galleries established in 1952 with four floors that display works by famous artists from India in different collections and exhibitions. Walk around and enjoy paintings, sculptures, and photographs while this art exhibition place in Mumbai is a heritage to visit.

6. Bombay High Court

Be mesmerized by the majestic baronial gothic style of the High Court building which has towers, turrets, and arches. Move inside to catch a glimpse of the dazzling marble and elegant wooden courtrooms that possess arty art-deco features.

7. Haji Ali Dargah

This mosque tomb which is situated on an islet is another major tourist attraction because of the Indo-Islamic architecture which has Mughal influence. The shrine can only be accessed during low tide, with the help of a footway from the Arabian Sea.

8. The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Originally, known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, this art museum was closed for a long period and has recently been refurbished to present an archaeology of Mumbai’s history through maps, photographs, excavated objects, paintings, and other artifacts.

9. Chor Bazaar

A 150-year-old Indian bazaar, Chor Bazaar is a must-visit for all antique lovers who can buy clocks, watches, furniture, home decor items, and numerous other strange things here. Likewise, enjoy typical local meal expenditure while bargaining for the best prices in street markets.

10. Marine Drive Promenade

Marine Drive promenade is a popular C- C-shaped, 3-kilometer long sea fronting road preferred by the locals for evening walks. Take a respite on benches to watch the ‘Queen’s Necklace’ light up at night, gorge on street food from food trucks, or sit back and marvel at the skyline of Mumbai and the harbor.

11. Kala Ghoda Art Precinct

This colorful and very popular arts district includes art studios, museums, establishments for arts education, cafés, and design studios, as well as design stores, all located in black cobbled streets. Located here is also the famous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival that is held every year.

12. Port for Mahalaxmi Temple and Dhobi Ghat

Visit the Mahalaxmi Temple, which is devoted to the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. Also, visit a 140-year functioning open-air washing center known as Dhobi Ghat consisting of the wash pens and dhobis washing the clothes.

13. Banganga Tank

The more adventurous can take a culture bath at this ancient water tank situated in the Walkeshwar region containing numerous Hindu temples. This is a beautiful site with an architectural structure resembling a stepping well that has a continuous stream of natural water starting from the historical period.

14. Ma Hishar Ali’s Mosque

This mosque has some of the traditional wooden carved structures that are very rare to see today, it is located in the Bhendi Bazar area amid a very dense Muslim settlement. Get a glimpse of the original wooden balustrades of the balconies, the low-pitched terracotta roofs, and the thick thatched grass roof for the feel of old Bombay.

15. Vasai Fort

A historical place of interest is the Vasai Fort on the outskirts of Mumbai, approximately 30 km north of Mumbai which houses both Mediterranean and Portuguese architecture enclosed in gigantic laterite-stone walls. To have a more beautiful sea view and to find the remains of the churches that were built during the colonization of the Portuguese.

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