Best Places to Visit in Mumbai in December
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
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

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 βΉ10)
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
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
βΉ40 for Indians, βΉ600 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
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

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

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
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
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 βΉ5, 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

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

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 βΉ10, 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

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

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 βΉ101)
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
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

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 goddessesβMahalaxmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswatiβrepre...
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
Mumbadevi Temple
Ancient temple dedicated to Mumbai's patron goddess, the city's namesake. The city's very name derives from Mumbadeviβa 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
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

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

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
βΉ70 for Indians, βΉ500 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
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
βΉ10 for adults, βΉ5 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

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
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