Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

An historic railway station and UNESCO heritage, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus blends 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. 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

An evocative view stretches upon the horizon, workers bent over piles of clothes and a pungent scent of soap mixed with smoke - 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 everyday and are hanged 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

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9.30am–5.30pm

• More info:

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

EsselWorld

The biggest theme park in India features different rides for adults, kids and families alike. You can find roller-coasters, carousels, water rides, bumper cars and much more. EsselWorld can be reached by car, train or ferry, from Marve Beach or Gorai Creek.

• Web:

  www.esselworld.com

• E-mail:

  customercare@ew.esselgroup.com

• Address:

  Gorai Island, Mumbai

• Phone:

  +91 22 6528 0305

• Opening hours:

  Subject to change as per management directions. Check the website for more accurate information.