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Now, you can experience -10° C temperature in Mumbai with some frolicsome activities at Snow world, another great place to have serious fun with your friends. Feel the natural snowfall, slide through the ice in a rubber tube, play snowball wars with your buddies, run down the ice slope screaming with joy, go ice skating and learn some snowboarding while you are in this really ‘coool’ place. Enthralling right?

Besides this, Mumbai has a fine range of amusement parks where you can have a fun-filled day with your family and friends. From Essel World and Yazoo Park to Hakone and Vardhman Fantasy, your options are plenty while you are here. Know about the best 8 amusement parks in Mumbai for more details. For those who love some heavy-duty aquatic fun can also visit one of these 10 best waterparks in Mumbai where fun and frolic never end.

• Location: Phoenix Market City, Kamani Junction Kurla (W), Mumbai
• Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm; every day
• Entry Fee: ₹575 per person

Nothing can be more romantic than watching the crimson sun and the luminous orange sky on a breezy beach, with your loved one. Juhu Beach is one such spectacular place in Mumbai, often visited by couples who need a little romantic escape from the humdrum of city life. You can also plan a romantic date night at one of the amazing beachside restaurants available at Juhu. 

• Location: Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai
• Timings: 24 x 7; every day
• Entry Fee: NA

Touted as India’s oldest aquarium, this place houses a variety of marine and freshwater fishes including coral fishes from the Lakshadweep Islands. It also has an Oceanarium that gives you the feel of walking under the sea with exotic fishes floating above you. Well, there is more. Your kids can touch some of the aquatic fishes and animals without harming them at the Touch Pool. You can also enjoy a whale of a time at the fish spa along with your little ones. This aquarium is a perfect blend of education and entertainment, making it an ideal place to visit with kids.

• Location: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Marine Drive, Mumbai
• Timings: 10:00 am to 08:00 pm; closed on Mondays
• Entry Fee:
  Adults – ₹60 per person
  Children (Below 12 years) – ₹30 per person
  Govt. Employees – ₹30 per person

Separate charges for photography and videography

Built in 1831 by a Hindu merchant named Dhakji Dadaji, this beautiful temple attracts numerous devotees daily, and more so on Diwali and Navaratra. On these two occasions, Shri Mahalakshmi is believed to come alive and grant the wishes of her worshippers. The other two deities housed here are Shri Mahasaraswati and Shri Mahakali. The vernacular domestic architecture of the temple and its unique surroundings, dotted with sweet and flower shops, make Mahalakshmi Temple an integral part of Maharashtra tourism.

• Location: Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Mahalaxmi West, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
• Timings: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday
• Morning aarti – 07.00 am to 07.20 am
• Evening aarti – 06.30 pm to 06.40 pm
• Main aarti – 07.30 pm to 07.50 pm
• Night aarti – 10.00 pm (at the time of closing)
• Entry Fee: Free

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated right in the heart of Mumbai. Built in the year 1888, during the British colonial period, this edifice exemplifies the Victorian-Gothic style of architecture. While you are here, don’t forget to take a photograph with your family and kids. And guess what, the magnificent CST is the most photographed building in India after Taj Mahal!

And once you are done with sightseeing, don’t forget to treat yourself and your dear ones to some lip-smacking food. Whether you are looking for budget restaurants, fine diners or buffet places, Mumbai has it all. 

• Location: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai
• Timings: Every day
• Entry Fee: N/A

Take a tour to this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai and get wonderstruck by the massive rock-cut caves that date back to several centuries. It has five caves dedicated to Hindu god Shiva and two caves depicting Buddhist architectures. To reach this place, you need to take a one-hour ferry ride from the Gateway of India, during which you can also enjoy the scenic beauty of Mumbai. Those who lack the spirit of a trekker can hop on the toy train that will take you on a tour of the caves right from the entry point. The restaurant and canteen run by MTDC can take care of your hunger pangs. If you are planning a one-day tour to the Elephanta Caves

• Location: Gharapuri, Mumbai
• Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; closed on Mondays
• Entry Fee:
  Citizens of India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, & Thailand – ₹10 per person
  Other foreign citizens – ₹250 per person

Separate charges involved for videography, toy train ride, and ferry ride

How about taking a trip with your family to one of the most popular religious shrines in Mumbai, built right in the middle of the Arabian Sea? Yes, we are talking about Haji Ali Dargah that houses the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. This grand edifice is made of white marbles and exemplifies the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. A walk through the causeway that connects the Dargah to the Lala Rajput Rai Marg is the main attraction of this place. Feel the spirituality of this place with your dear ones while enjoying a panoramic view of the deep blue waters! I give the places Fab rank no.4 among all the best places to visit in Mumbai.

• Location: Dargah Road, Mumbai
• Timings: 05:30 am to 10:00 pm; every day
• Entry Fee: N/A

Ever imagined standing next to Barack Obama, striking a pose with Michael Jackson or taking a selfie with Harry Potter? Yes, you read it right. Come to the city of dreams and fulfil this dream at the Red Carpet Wax Museum. It exhibits lifelike wax figures of prominent icons from various fields including science, politics, sports and world cinema. So, take selfies with your favorite icon, post it on social media, and make your friends jealous. This is my 3rd best place to visit in Mumbai.

• Location: Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
• Timings: 09:45 am to 09:30 pm; every day
• Entry Fee
  Weekdays – ₹250 per person
  Weekends – ₹350 per person

Check their website for details on combo offers

Sprawling over an area of 104 sq. km. of land, this is one of the most-visited national parks in Asia and because of this, I give it the 2nd spot among all the best places to visit in Mumbai. With all sorts of fun activities, this park can surely be a family entertainer. You can watch the big cats of the park close enough in a safari cage and have a fun day boating in the artificial lake in the park. Take the forest road or stairs and hike towards the Gandhi Tekdi, a memorial built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The toy train, Van Rani, is another popular attraction here, especially among kids. You can also visit the 2000-years-old Kanheri Caves to capture the Buddha relics. The undisturbed natural trails and the Jain Temple in the forest are also sure to make your visit a memorable one.

• Location: Borivali East, Mumbai
• Timings: 07:30 am to 06:30 pm; closed on Mondays
• Entry Fee:
  Adults – ₹53 per person
  Children (Between 5 to 12 years of age) – ₹28 per person
  Children (Below 5 years) – free

Additional charges for Kanheri Cave visit, safari, boat ride, and toy train ride

Gateway of India, the best place to visit in Mumbai, was built in 1924 by George Willet to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Visit this place in the early morning or late evening hours to enjoy the cool breeze of the sea with your family sans the crowd. Located next to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and facing the vast Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India leaves you spellbound in every way possible. Take a ferry ride offered here to experience a stupendous view of this monument right from the sea and you can also visit other main attractions nearby.

And the best part? You don’t have to spend a penny to enjoy the beauty of this iconic monument which is often called the Taj Mahal of Mumbai. And the city has many such places that you can enjoy free of cost.

Check out our blog on the best things to do in Mumbai for free for some great ideas.

• Location: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai
• Timings: 24×7; every day
• Entry Fee: Free entry