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Best Places to Visit in Mumbai in December

536 Places
By month

December is magical in Mumbai β€” cool weather, Christmas celebrations in Bandra, and New Year festivities at Gateway of India create an unforgettable atmosphere. With temperatures at their lowest (around 15-30Β°C), it's the ideal month for outdoor exploration, photography, and long walks along the seafront.

Gateway of India
#1 of Top 536

Gateway of India

Iconic monument built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Designed in the Indo-Saracentric arch style, the Gateway stands 26 meters tall and is constructed from yellow basalt and r...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Take metro to Churchgate Station, then taxi to Colaba

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 3 β€” 0 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line β€” 1.4 km

Sightseeing
Photography
Boat rides
Street food
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
#2 of Top 536

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)

UNESCO World Heritage railway station showcasing Victorian Gothic architecture. Designed by British architect Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888, CST is a masterwork of Indo-Saracenic design featuring Italia...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free (platform ticket β‚Ή10)

Type

Historical

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Direct access via local trains or metro to CST station

Nearby Metro Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3 β€” 0 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Central Line, Harbour Line β€” 31 m

Architecture viewing
Photography
Railway travel
Heritage tours
Elephanta Caves
#3 of Top 536

Elephanta Caves

Ancient rock-cut caves with stunning 6th-century sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on Gharapuri Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reached by a one-hour ferry ride from the Gateway of India, the complex compr...

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

β‚Ή40 for Indians, β‚Ή600 for foreigners

Type

Historical

Best Time to Visit

November to February

How to Reach

Ferry from Gateway of India, then walk or toy train to caves

Cave exploration
Photography
Historical study
Ferry ride
Juhu Beach
#4 of Top 536

Juhu Beach

Mumbai's most popular beach known for street food and Bollywood celebrity homes. Stretching six kilometers along the Arabian Sea, Juhu Beach is lined with stalls serving iconic Mumbai street food including pav bhaji, bhe...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to DN Nagar, then auto-rickshaw to beach

Nearby Metro Station

Santacruz

Line 3 β€” 2.5 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Vile Parle

Western Line, Harbour Line β€” 1.8 km

Beach walks
Street food
Horse rides
Sunset viewing
Marine Drive
#5 of Top 536

Marine Drive

3.6-kilometer curved promenade called Queen's Necklace for its night-time appearance, when its streetlights form a glittering arc along the coastline. This C-shaped boulevard connects Nariman Point at the southern end to...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Metro to Churchgate Station, 2-minute walk

Nearby Metro Station

Girgaon

Line 3 β€” 1.2 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Marine Lines

Western Line β€” 62 m

Walking
Jogging
Sunset viewing
Street food
Chowpatty Beach
#6 of Top 536

Chowpatty Beach

Famous beach known for street food and Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Officially named Girgaon Chowpatty, this beach sits at the northern end of Marine Drive and has been a beloved gathering spot for Mumbaikars for gener...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Grant Road, then taxi to Chowpatty

Nearby Metro Station

Grant Road

Line 3 β€” 1.6 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Grant Road

Western Line β€” 1.1 km

Street food
Cultural events
Beach walks
Festival celebrations
Versova Beach
#7 of Top 536

Versova Beach

Serene beach with traditional fishing village and clean environment. Versova Beach gained worldwide attention in 2015 when lawyer Afroz Shah launched a massive citizen-driven cleanup campaign that removed thousands of to...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Versova Station, 4-minute walk

Nearby Metro Station

Versova

Line 1 β€” 0.7 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Jogeshwari

Western Line, Harbour Line β€” 4.4 km

Beach walks
Fishing village tour
Seafood dining
Sunrise viewing
Gorai Beach
#8 of Top 536

Gorai Beach

Peaceful beach accessible by ferry, perfect for family outings. Located on Gorai Island off the coast of Borivali, this beach is reached via a short and scenic ferry ride that adds a sense of adventure to the visit. Less...

Opening Hours

Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM

Entry Fee

Ferry β‚Ή5, Beach free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Borivali, then ferry from Gorai jetty

Nearby Metro Station

Dahanukarwadi

Line 2A β€” 4.3 km

Beach activities
Water sports
Ferry ride
Family picnics
Aksa Beach
#9 of Top 536

Aksa Beach

Popular weekend destination known for its golden sand and water sports. Located in Malad West, Aksa Beach features a wide stretch of golden sand that draws visitors for jet skiing, parasailing, and other seasonal water a...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Malad, then bus or taxi to Aksa

Nearby Metro Station

Bangur Nagar

Line 2A β€” 3.7 km

Beach sports
Camping
Water activities
Photography
Manori Beach
#10 of Top 536

Manori Beach

Pristine beach on Manori Island accessible by ferry. Reached by a short ferry ride from Marve jetty, Manori offers a true island atmosphere that feels worlds apart from the Mumbai mainland. The beach features cleaner wat...

Opening Hours

Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM

Entry Fee

Ferry β‚Ή10, Beach free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Malad, ferry from Marve jetty to Manori

Nearby Metro Station

Dahanukarwadi

Line 2A β€” 4.3 km

Swimming
Beach walks
Water sports
Ferry ride
Marve Beach
#11 of Top 536

Marve Beach

Quiet beach known for beautiful sunsets and peaceful atmosphere. Located near Malad in Mumbai's western suburbs, this tranquil shoreline offers a refreshing escape from the city's bustle. The beach serves as a departure ...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Malad, then bus or auto to Marve

Nearby Metro Station

Dahanukarwadi

Line 2A β€” 4.3 km

Beach walks
Photography
Sunset viewing
Local food
Siddhivinayak Temple
#12 of Top 536

Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai's most famous Ganesha temple visited by millions of devotees. Located in Prabhadevi, this revered shrine was built in 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. The temple's inner sanctum houses a unique Ganesh idol c...

Opening Hours

5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free (VIP darshan β‚Ή101)

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Metro to Lower Parel, then auto to Prabhadevi

Nearby Metro Station

Siddhivinayak

Line 3 β€” 54 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Parel

Central Line β€” 1.2 km

Prayer
Darshan
Religious ceremonies
Meditation
Haji Ali Dargah
#13 of Top 536

Haji Ali Dargah

Beautiful mosque on an island accessible during low tide. This Indo-Islamic marvel sits on a tiny islet 500 meters off the coast of Worli, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway that submerges during high tide. B...

Opening Hours

5:30 AM - 10:00 PM (tide dependent)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Mahalaxmi, then auto to dargah

Nearby Metro Station

Mahalaxmi

Line 3 β€” 1.0 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Mahalaxmi

Western Line β€” 1.1 km

Prayer
Spiritual visit
Photography
Sunset viewing
Mahalaxmi Temple
#14 of Top 536

Mahalaxmi Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, patron deity of Mumbai. Perched on a promontory overlooking the Arabian Sea, this temple complex actually houses three goddessesβ€”Mahalaxmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswatiβ€”repre...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Metro to Mahalaxmi Station, 2-minute walk

Nearby Metro Station

Mahalaxmi

Line 3 β€” 1.0 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Mahalaxmi

Western Line β€” 1.1 km

Prayer
Religious ceremonies
Festival celebrations
Meditation
Mumbadevi Temple
#15 of Top 536

Mumbadevi Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Mumbai's patron goddess, the city's namesake. The city's very name derives from Mumbadeviβ€”a combination of Mumba (the goddess) and Aai (mother in Marathi). The current temple structure in the ...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Train to CST, walk through Bhuleshwar market

Nearby Metro Station

Girgaon

Line 3 β€” 0 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Masjid Bunder

Central Line, Harbour Line β€” 0.7 km

Prayer
Religious ceremonies
Cultural exploration
Photography
ISKCON Temple Mumbai
#16 of Top 536

ISKCON Temple Mumbai

Beautiful Krishna temple with spiritual programs and cultural activities. Officially the Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Temple, this grand marble-and-granite structure in Juhu was inaugurated in 1978. The temple complex spans ...

Opening Hours

4:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Metro to DN Nagar, then auto to temple

Nearby Metro Station

D.N. Nagar

Line 1 β€” 2.8 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Vile Parle

Western Line, Harbour Line β€” 3.2 km

Prayer
Kirtan
Spiritual programs
Vegetarian dining
Mount Mary Church
#17 of Top 536

Mount Mary Church

Historic Catholic church on hilltop with annual Bandra Fair. Officially the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, this 17th-century church was originally built by Portuguese Jesuits atop a hill overlooking the Arabian Sea. ...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Religious

Best Time to Visit

September (fair time) or October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Bandra, then auto to Mount Mary

Nearby Metro Station

Worli

Line 3 β€” 3.7 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Bandra

Western Line, Harbour Line β€” 2.7 km

Prayer
Annual fair
Hill climbing
Photography
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
#18 of Top 536

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Premier museum showcasing Indian art, archaeology, and natural history. Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, this Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece was designed by George Wittet and completed in 1922. The...

Opening Hours

10:15 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

β‚Ή70 for Indians, β‚Ή500 for foreigners

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Churchgate, then taxi to Colaba

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 3 β€” 0.5 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line β€” 1.1 km

Museum tour
Art viewing
Historical study
Photography
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
#19 of Top 536

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Mumbai's oldest museum showcasing decorative arts and city's cultural heritage. Established in 1857 as the Victoria and Albert Museum, this is Mumbai's oldest surviving museum, beautifully restored with its original Pall...

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

β‚Ή10 for adults, β‚Ή5 for children

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Byculla, 2-minute walk to zoo premises

Nearby Metro Station

Mahalaxmi

Line 3 β€” 1.7 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Byculla

Central Line β€” 0.2 km

Museum tour
Art appreciation
Historical research
Photography
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
#20 of Top 536

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

Historic house where Mahatma Gandhi stayed, now museum dedicated to his life. This two-story building on Laburnum Road in Gamdevi served as Gandhi's Mumbai headquarters from 1917 to 1934, a period that shaped India's fre...

Opening Hours

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Grant Road, then taxi up Malabar Hill

Nearby Metro Station

Grant Road

Line 3 β€” 1.3 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Grant Road

Western Line β€” 0.7 km

Museum tour
Historical study
Meditation
Library visit

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