Mumbai itinerary for 4 days
A 4-day Mumbai trip plan in which each day stays in one part of Mumbai, in route order: Colaba, Fort and Marine Drive; Bazaars, Haji Ali and Chowpatty; Bandra; and Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves.
Mumbai is a city of neighbourhoods, and the itinerary that works is the one that stays in one at a time: Colaba and Fort for heritage, Bandra for food and cafes, Marine Drive for the evening. Crossing the city at rush hour is the thing to plan around.
- Trip length
- 4 days
- Best time
- November to February
- Base
- Mumbai
- Region
- Maharashtra, India
4-day Mumbai itinerary, day by day
Day 1: Colaba, Fort and Marine Drive
Arrive. South Mumbai on foot: the Gateway, the museum and the art galleries of Kala Ghoda, the railway terminus, and Marine Drive for sunset.
- Gateway of India
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
- Kala Ghoda art district
Day 2: Bazaars, Haji Ali and Chowpatty
The city’s working heart: the market, the open-air laundry, the dargah at low tide, and food at Chowpatty or Mohammed Ali Road in the evening.
- Crawford Market
- Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
- Haji Ali Dargah
- Girgaum Chowpatty
Day 3: Bandra
The suburb for cafes and evenings out: the fort and Bandstand on the sea, street art, and the Sea Link.
- Mount Mary Church
- Bandra Fort and Bandstand
- Chapel Road street art
- Bandra cafes and bars
Day 4: Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
A forest inside the city limits, with Buddhist caves carved over a thousand years. Closed on Mondays. Keep the end of the day free so the journey home is not rushed.
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Kanheri Caves
The app times each stop for your dates and shows the driving distance between stops and the cab cost for each day.
Where to stay
Stay in Colaba or Fort for the heritage sights and Marine Drive, or in Bandra for cafes, bars and the airport. Avoid crossing the city between 8 and 11 am and 5 and 9 pm.
When to go
November to February is dry and mild. The monsoon from June to September is intense enough to flood roads and disrupt local trains, and the summer before it is humid.
Getting there
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) is the main hub; the suburban rail network is the fastest way across the city.
Frequently asked questions
Is 4 days enough for Mumbai?
4 days is a long trip for Mumbai: it covers Colaba, Fort and Marine Drive; Bazaars, Haji Ali and Chowpatty; Bandra; and Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves.
What is the best 4-day itinerary for Mumbai?
Day 1: Colaba, Fort and Marine Drive (Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Kala Ghoda art district). Day 2: Bazaars, Haji Ali and Chowpatty (Crawford Market, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Dargah, Girgaum Chowpatty). Day 3: Bandra (Mount Mary Church, Bandra Fort and Bandstand, Chapel Road street art, Bandra cafes and bars). Day 4: Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves (Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves).
Where should I stay in Mumbai?
Stay in Colaba or Fort for the heritage sights and Marine Drive, or in Bandra for cafes, bars and the airport. Avoid crossing the city between 8 and 11 am and 5 and 9 pm.
What is the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February is dry and mild. The monsoon from June to September is intense enough to flood roads and disrupt local trains, and the summer before it is humid.
How do I get to Mumbai?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) is the main hub; the suburban rail network is the fastest way across the city.