Touring the City Part 3

Continuing with my series on ‘Touring the City of Mumbai’ I guide you to some places in Mumbai that you can also explore on your own. I have lived in Mumbai for most of my life and have loved every moment. Many times I get guests from abroad who want to see the city. I don’t always go out with them but yes I do guide them at no extra cost.

All I give is the information on where to go. What to do and what you see, is for your eyes only. You can always come back and share your pictures with me. I will be happy to post your experiences on my blog.

So, lets start our tour from Nariman point..

First things first. Rent a car. You can either book a car for one full day, or you can call a cab, 30minutes before the ride from any venue for a short trip. There are many taxi services in Mumbai (Read about Taxiservices in Mumbai from my earlier post.)

I would prefer to rent a car if I just want to drive around the city, but if I have to see the depth of the place, I would rather call for a cab for shorter distances.

So lets start from Nariman point at 7am

 Enjoy the sea breeze while you wait for a cab to take you to Gateway of India

Drop the cab and walk around the sea shore. Take a boat ride to enjoy the sea.

Opposite Gateway of India is the beautiful architecture, you can admire of TajMahal hotel

Would you like to go for breakfast of egg and sausages in a coffee shop at Taj Mahal Hotel? Or else, there are many more restaurants around that area…...take your pick.

Call for a cab at 10am 

Ask him at take you to Victoria Garden, (also called Veermata Jijbai udyan) at Byculla in the heart of Mumbai. Some time can be spend in this beautiful garden that has botanical garden, zoo, and also AlbertMuseum now known as The Bhau Daji Lad Museum that contains large collection of archeological artifacts

A light lunch would be advisable, perhaps a sandwich or some light street food. There is an Iranian restaurant in Byculla where you could try some cakes and pastries.

At 4pm call for cab to take you to Malabar hill via Mahalaxmi

Where you can see Dhobi Ghat, a big laundry area.

And pass via Hajii Ali

If you are not too tired, you could walk the path through sea and go to see the mosque.

Or else, proceed to Kamala Nehru Park at Malabar hill. 

Drop the cab.

Spend some time walking around the park

And Hanging gardens

And enjoy the great view of Chowpathy from up above.

At 6pm call for a cab to take you to back to Nariman point.

On you route you can pass via heritage sites like

 Victoria Terminus now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Elphinstone College

Mumbai University

Rajabhai tower

 and via Marine drive, back to Nariman point. Now relax and have lovely dinner at Trident……

My earlier post on ‘Touring The City’

Part one Here

Part two Here