Best Places for Solo Travelers in Mumbai
Mumbai is one of India's most welcoming cities for solo travelers. With its rich history, world-class museums, vibrant street culture, and safe public transport, the city is a joy to explore alone. Walk through heritage districts, photograph colonial architecture, and discover hidden gems at your own pace.
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 — 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line — 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 ₹10)
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 — 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Central Line, Harbour Line — 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
₹40 for Indians, ₹600 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 — 2.5 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Vile Parle
Western Line, Harbour Line — 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 — 1.2 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Marine Lines
Western Line — 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 — 1.6 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Grant Road
Western Line — 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 — 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Jogeshwari
Western Line, Harbour Line — 4.4 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 — 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 ₹10, 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 — 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 — 4.3 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 — 1.0 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Mahalaxmi
Western Line — 1.1 km
Mumbadevi Temple
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 ...
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 — 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.7 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 — 3.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Bandra
Western Line, Harbour Line — 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
₹70 for Indians, ₹500 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 — 0.5 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line — 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
₹10 for adults, ₹5 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 — 1.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Byculla
Central Line — 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 — 1.3 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Grant Road
Western Line — 0.7 km

Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Large national park with wildlife, ancient caves, and nature trails. Spanning 104 square kilometers in the heart of Mumbai's northern suburbs, this is one of the most visited national parks in the world, attracting over ...
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹46 for adults, ₹25 for children
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
November to February
How to Reach
Train to Borivali, then auto to park entrance
Nearby Metro Station
Poisar
Line 7 — 4.7 km
Hanging Gardens
Beautiful terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with panoramic city views. Officially named Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, these terraced gardens were laid out in 1881 on top of Mumbai's main reservoir on Malabar Hill. The garden...
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
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 — 1.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Grant Road
Western Line — 1.2 km

Powai Lake
Scenic artificial lake surrounded by hills, perfect for recreation. Created in 1891 as a reservoir for Mumbai's water supply, Powai Lake is now a scenic recreational landmark in the eastern suburbs. The lake is bordered ...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (boating 9 AM - 6 PM)
Entry Fee
Free (boating charges extra)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Kanjurmarg, then taxi to Powai Lake
Nearby Metro Station
Aarey JVLR
Line 3 — 3.0 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Kanjur Marg
Central Line — 2.8 km

Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
Historic Victorian market famous for fresh produce and spices. Officially renamed Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, this magnificent Norman Gothic market building was designed by William Emerson and completed in 1869. The st...
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to CST, 2-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.7 km
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