Best Places to Visit in Mumbai in May

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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 ...

Famous theatre known for quality plays and cultural events. Founded in 1978 by the legendary Kapoor family—Shashi and Jennifer Kapoor—this intimate 200-seat theatre in Juhu has become the cradle of Mumbai's Hindi and Eng...

Mumbai's modern business district with skyscrapers and corporate offices. Bandra-Kurla Complex represents Mumbai's transformation from a mill-town to a global financial hub. This planned business district houses the head...

Mumbai's premier business district at the southern tip of the city. Built entirely on reclaimed land in the 1940s-70s, Nariman Point was once India's most expensive commercial real estate. The area features iconic office...

Iconic cricket stadium, home to Mumbai Indians and international matches. Built in 1975 to give Mumbai its own cricket ground independent of the Cricket Club of India, Wankhede Stadium has a capacity of 33,000 and overlo...

Authentic journey on Mumbai's lifeline - the local train network. Mumbai's suburban railway carries over 7.5 million passengers daily across three main lines—Western, Central, and Harbour—making it the world's busiest co...

Luxury shopping destination with premium brands and fine dining. Located within the High Street Phoenix complex in Lower Parel, Palladium is Mumbai's answer to the world's finest luxury retail experiences. The mall house...

Seasonal tours to see thousands of migratory flamingos in Mumbai. Every winter from November to May, the mudflats of Thane Creek and Sewri transform into a spectacular pink-and-white panorama as tens of thousands of Less...

World's most expensive private residence and architectural marvel. Standing 27 stories tall on Altamount Road in South Mumbai, this futuristic skyscraper is the private home of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family. V...

An 8-lane cable-stayed bridge spanning 5.6 km across Mahim Bay, connecting Bandra to Worli. One of India's most iconic modern engineering landmarks with stunning sea views.

Mumbai's premier art gallery established in 1952, hosting rotating exhibitions from established and emerging artists. A cornerstone of the Kala Ghoda art district and the city's creative scene.

The Mumbai branch of India's premier modern art institution housed in the heritage Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall. Showcases masterworks from the 1850s to the present day.

India's only surviving opera house, built in 1911 and painstakingly restored to its original Baroque grandeur in 2016. A cultural jewel hosting world-class performances.

An ornamentally sculpted fountain at the junction of five major roads in South Mumbai's Fort district. A Grade I heritage structure and one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

The oldest Anglican church in Mumbai, consecrated in 1718. A stunning example of colonial-era ecclesiastical architecture with beautiful stained glass windows and memorial tablets.