Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

A historic railway station and UNESCO heritage, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus blends the designs of a British architect with the expertise of Indian craftsmen, giving this construction a peculiar Victorian Gothic style. It also comes equipped with seven platforms for suburban trains and eleven for long-distance ones.

• Address:

  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai

Chowpatty Beach

Being a polluted metropolis, Mumbai is, certainly, not renowned for crystal-water beaches and white sand, so swimming here should be avoided at all costs. Chowpatty Beach is a gathering point that, with its myriad stalls, offers street food and a nice backdrop for a leisure walk. At sunset, people flock down the quaint coastline that transforms itself into an open-air fair with pony rides, fortune tellers and local snacks.

• Address:

  Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai

Dadar Flower Market

Right outside the Dadar station, the crowd of people flows into this tiny street filled with vendors and their red, blue and yellow bouquets of flowers. If you're up for it, you can also bargain with them to get a chance at an even lower price.

• Address:

  N. C. Kelkar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–8pm

Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest laundromat with workers bent over piles of clothes and a pungent scent of soap mixed with smoke, is still a reality in Mumbai. Thousand of clothes pass through the 700 stone washing platforms every day and are hung on intricate dry lines, in a colourful show that is one of a kind.

• Address:

  Anandilal P Marg, Mumbai

• More info:

  Located near Mahalakshmi Station.

Elephanta Caves

Located on Elephanta Island, the 5th-8th century ancient caves are a nice option for a day trip. The network of rock-carved caves is an important world heritage site, boasting sculptures of Trimurti and Gangadhara, being associated to the cult of Lord Shiva.

• Web:

  www.elephanta.co.in

• Address:

  Elephanta Caves, Elephanta Island, India

• Phone:

  +91 98677 07414

• More info:

  It is a 1-hour boat ride away from the Gateway of India.

Flora Fountain at Hutatma Chowk

Located in the heart of the business district, Flora Fountain is a popular Mumbai landmark built in 1864, and it has become a heritage structure. Made of Portland marble, its namesake is the Roman Goddess of Flowers and the Season of Spring.

• Address:

  Hutatma Chowk, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai