Mumbai in 3 days

Start at the Gateway of India in Colaba to view the Arabian Sea and the historic Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Walk to the nearby Colaba Causeway for window shopping and antiques, then visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) for Indian art and history.

Have lunch at Leopold Cafe or Café Mondegar on Colaba Causeway, then take a short taxi to the Kala Ghoda district to explore street art, galleries like Jehangir Art Gallery, and the Mumbai Archaeological Museum. Walk the heritage lanes toward Marine Drive for a sense of colonial and art-deco architecture.

Head to Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace) around sunset and stroll the promenade; continue to Chowpatty Beach for local snacks like bhel puri. If you want dinner with a view, book a table at The Dome (interContinental) or try street-side dabbas in Girgaum for authentic local flavors.

Begin at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage railway station, then walk to Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) to see fresh produce and spices. From there, head to Mohammad Ali Road if timing aligns for food stalls, or visit the Sassoon Dock fish market for an early-morning local scene.

Explore the Fort area and Horniman Circle Garden, then walk to the Bombay High Court and Elphinstone College for more colonial-era architecture. Grab a late lunch in Kala Ghoda or head to Fashion Street for budget shopping and bustling street stalls.

Experience a Bollywood-themed outing by booking a studio tour (where available) or catching a screening at an art-house cinema like Regal or PVR in Bandra. End the night in Bandra with dinner on Hill Road or at a popular restaurant like Pali Bhavan, followed by exploring Bandra’s lively nightlife and graffiti-lined lanes.

Take a taxi or local train to Bandra to visit Mount Mary Church and the Bandstand promenade; walk past Bandra Fort for sea views and spot Bollywood residences. Continue to Carter Road for a relaxed seaside walk and breakfast at a café such as Candies or The Nutcracker.

Head north to Juhu Beach to sample famous Mumbai snacks like pav bhaji and jalebi from street vendors; relax on the sands or watch kite-flying. If interested in modern art, visit the nearby Prithvi Theatre complex in Juhu for exhibitions and a cozy lunch at the Prithvi Café.

Return toward south Mumbai for a curated dinner — options include dining at seaside Mahesh Lunch Home (for seafood) in Juhu or a fine-dining experience at The Table or Masala Library in South Mumbai. Finish with cocktails at a rooftop bar like Aer (Four Seasons) for panoramic city views at night.