From Beaches to Heritage Sites: The Best Tourist Places to Explore in Mumbai

Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra which is a city of chaos and hope, glamour and squalor, modernity and tradition. Famously known as the City of Dreams, Mumbai – formerly known as Bombay - Mumbai is a beautifully blended melting pot of cultures and lifestyles. The city welcomes everyone and serves well, making them very own. From upcoming actors struggling to make it big on the silver screen, from Bollywood superstars to big industrialists to fisherman and slum dwellers, Mumbai is a city that proudly hosts everyone.

Mumbai is one of the main centers in the country of art, culture, music, dance and theatre, Mumbai is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city that has been running for years solely on the indomitable spirit of the Mumbaikars.

Mumbai was formerly known as Bombay. Popular waterfront destinations are Marine Drive, where visitors go to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea, and the carnival-like Juhu Beach. More sightseeing options are the Gandhi Museum, in the leader's former home, and the cave temples of Elephant Island.

Juhu Beach, Mumbai

Juhu beach is the longest beach in Mumbai and is the most popular among tourists as well. Renowned for its wide variety of street food that has a typical Mumbai flavour and is sweet and sour. Television shoots are often held here and a number of toy-sellers, roasted corn vendors and acrobats attract the eye. 

While here, you may also visit the iconic ISKCON Temple which is meters away from the beach or watch a theatre performance at the famous Prithvi Cafe. Just taking walk across the beach sand can bring an infinite sense of calm. The beach is also criticized for being unclean, efforts by BMC have significantly improved the scenery in the past few years.

Elephanta Caves, Mumbai