Where to take six visitors sightseeing in Mumbai to show them the best attractions in just a day?
Dhobi ghat, next to Mahalaxmi railway station.
Coming from Bandra, first stop was the dhobi ghat, located next to Mahalaxmi railway station. This huge open air laundry is an incredible sight. If you want to get a little closer to it, head down the stairs on the right, follow the road, then take the first left. You’ll find a small entrance way that offers a sneak peak into this fascinating place.
View of Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach from Hanging Garden lookout.
Next it was on to Malabar Hill to wander around the Hanging Garden. On one side of the garden, there’s a lookout that provides a dramatic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach.
Giant shoe in Hanging Garden.
The garden also has a giant shoe, which children will love.
Topiary bullock cart & driver at Hanging Garden.
The other side of the garden is filled with a startling menagerie of topiary animals, including a bullock cart and driver.
Me and the sunflowers at Hanging Garden.
Personally, I loved the stunning sunflowers.
Gateway of India, Colaba.
Everyone was keen to get to Colaba to see the Gateway of India and Taj Palace & Tower Hotel, so that was the next stop.
Taj Palace & Tower Hotel, Colaba.
The Taj Palace & Tower never fails to impress, with its captivating architecture, domes, and turrets. The building is just as magnificent on the inside, especially the grand staircase near the swimming pool, and it’s well worth exploring.
Beers at Bayview, above the Hotel Harbour View, Colaba.
By now, everyone was very hungry, so we headed up to Bayview restaurant and bar. This little known place on the top floor of the Hotel Harbour View, opposite the Radio Club, used to be called the Starlit Cafe. It has one of the best views in Mumbai. The whole of Mumbai Harbour and Gateway of India are visible from its premises. There was a special offer on Tiger beer, so we settled in and relaxed, and enjoyed some very tasty Indian and Chinese food as well.
Colaba Causeway market.
Unfortunately, one of my friends started feeling ill so I took her back to the apartment while the others continued on to shop at the Colaba Causeway market. There’s not a lot that you won’t be able to find in and around this market. Vendors sell everything from crystals to curios. Popular items include books, souvenirs, clothes, and jewellery.
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I loved looking at your photos of different sights to see in Mumbai. It made me miss being there so much. I came in March of 2004 and again in January of 2005. I haven’t been back to Mumbai since that time, but have since visited Hyderabad and different places in Andhra where my husband is from. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am also an American woman married to a South Indian. We live in the States for now, but dream of living in Hdy soon. I look forward to reading up more on different experiences you have had, its nice to know that someone else sees the struggle between Indian culture and growing up with a Western outlook. Best wishes to you and your husband!
Welcome Joanna, and thanks for reading!
India certainly does get under one’s skin, despite its challenges. It’s like a rollercoaster! Hopefully you and your husband will make it to Hyderabad soon.