Rickshaws are a big deal in India and a pretty fun way to see the city. Born out of the need to weave in between the bustling streets, these crafty little rides are really fun. Take a tour of the city or just hop on one from point a to b. It really is one of the best things to do in Mumbai.
The rickshaw is a great way to see the city, just be prepped for lots of traffic, some tummy-churning driving and a little dust!
Probably one of the cities most famous markets, Crawford Market is the perfect place to experience the hustle and bustle of Mumbai’s market life.There are literally hundreds of places to buy everything from spices, vegetables, cooked food and some of the best Pani Puri you can find.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is north-west of the city itself and the perfect place to experience the region’s most iconic temple halls.
Now, it’ll take you around 2 hours to get here, so leave early in the morning so you’re not exploring the site in the midday heat. Home to the world’s largest stone dome, it really is a site you have to see.
Oh, and make sure to visit the world’s largest stone pagoda dome which houses relics of the Buddha and visit the largest meditation hall in the world. It really is one heck of a site to see and easily up there as one of the best things to do in Mumbai.
Dedicated to the Prince of Wales in the Victorian era, the Museum has now been aptly renamed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya or CSMVS for short.
This incredible faux-Renaissance building has a huge array of objects and texts, textiles as well focused on Mumbai’s rich and illustrious history.
Just remember, you might want to prioritise what to see and what to skip… especially with their being over 50,000 things to see inside.
Just north of the Gateway of India and a UNESCO world heritage site, Elephanta Island is an incredible place to experience the hand-cut temples that are carved into the rocks over 1,500 years ago.
Steeped in history, photos don’t do this place justice – it really is one of the best things to do in Mumbai.