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Best Places to Visit in Mumbai in September

30 curated destinations for September

September is when Mumbai celebrates its biggest festival - Ganesh Chaturthi. The 10-day celebration transforms the city with thousands of pandals and culminates in the grand Visarjan at Girgaon Chowpatty.

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Top 30 Places to Visit

1
Nature

Girgaon Chowpatty Beach

Historic beach at the end of Marine Drive, famous for bhel puri, Ganpati visarjan, and evening strolls.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Street food, beach games, photography

Girgaon•10 min walk
2
Tourist

Gateway of India

Iconic arch monument built during British Raj, overlooking the Arabian Sea. A symbol of Mumbai's colonial history.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Evening for sunset views

Activities: Photography, boat rides to Elephanta Caves, street food

CSMT•15 min walk
3
Tourist

Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)

A 3.6 km long boulevard along the coastline. Known as Queen's Necklace due to street lights at night.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Evening for sunset

Activities: Walking, jogging, photography

Churchgate•5 min walk
4
Religious

Siddhivinayak Temple

One of the most famous Ganesh temples in India, visited by thousands daily including celebrities.

5:30 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Early morning to avoid crowds

Activities: Darshan, prayers

Siddhivinayak•5 min walk
5
Nature

Shivaji Park

Historic 28-acre ground where Shivaji Maharaj statue stands. Famous for cricket, political rallies, and morning joggers.

5 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Morning or evening

Activities: Jogging, cricket, relaxation

Dadar•10 min walk
6
Nature

Juhu Beach

Famous beach in Mumbai known for street food, celebrity homes nearby, and sunset views.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Street food, walks, horse rides

Andheri•20 min walk
7
Shopping

Phoenix Palladium

Premium shopping destination with luxury brands, fine dining, and multiplex cinema.

11 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Afternoon or evening

Activities: Shopping, dining, movies

Mahalaxmi•12 min walk
8
Tourist

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Premier museum with art, archaeology, and natural history collections. Beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture.

10:15 AM - 6 PM (Closed Monday)
₹85 (Indians), ₹650 (Foreigners)
Best: Morning

Activities: Art viewing, history, architecture

CSMT•12 min walk
9
Tourist

Kala Ghoda Art District

Mumbai's premier art district with galleries, museums, cafes, and the famous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

Open 24 hours (galleries vary)
Free (galleries may charge)
Best: Afternoon, Feb for festival

Activities: Art galleries, cafes, shopping, walking

CSMT•10 min walk
10
Shopping

Crawford Market

Historic market built in 1869 selling fruits, vegetables, spices, and pets. Beautiful Norman architecture.

6 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Sat)
Free
Best: Morning

Activities: Shopping, photography, local experience

CSMT•8 min walk
11
Food

Leopold Cafe

Historic cafe since 1871, popular with tourists and locals. Known for its character and history.

7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Free (food charged)
Best: Evening

Activities: Dining, drinks

CSMT•18 min walk
12
Food

Britannia & Co Restaurant

Iconic Parsi restaurant since 1923, famous for berry pulao and sali boti. A Mumbai institution.

11:30 AM - 4 PM (Closed Sunday)
Free (food charged)
Best: Lunch

Activities: Dining, Parsi cuisine

CSMT•8 min walk
13
Food

Swati Snacks

Famous Gujarati snacks restaurant known for panki, sev puri, and innovative vegetarian dishes.

12 PM - 10:30 PM
Free (food charged)
Best: Afternoon or evening

Activities: Dining, Gujarati cuisine

Grant Road•15 min walk
14
Religious

Haji Ali Dargah

Iconic mosque and tomb situated on an islet, accessible only during low tide via a narrow causeway.

6 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Low tide, early morning or evening

Activities: Prayer, architecture viewing, photography

Mahalaxmi•10 min walk
15
Religious

Mahalaxmi Temple

One of Mumbai's most important temples dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi. Beautiful during Navratri.

6 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Morning, Navratri festival

Activities: Darshan, prayers

Mahalaxmi•8 min walk
16
Religious

Mount Mary Church

Historic Roman Catholic church dating back to 1640. Famous Bandra Fair held in September.

6 AM - 9 PM
Free
Best: Morning, September for fair

Activities: Prayer, architecture, festival

Bandra Colony•20 min walk
17
Shopping

Inorbit Mall Malad

Large shopping mall with international brands, food court, entertainment zone, and multiplex.

11 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Afternoon or weekend

Activities: Shopping, dining, entertainment

Malad West•10 min walk
18
Shopping

R City Mall Ghatkopar

One of Mumbai's largest malls with 400+ stores, restaurants, gaming zone, and multiplex.

11 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Weekend

Activities: Shopping, dining, movies, gaming

Ghatkopar•8 min walk
19
Shopping

Oberoi Mall

Modern mall in Goregaon with premium brands, great food options, and excellent multiplex.

10 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Afternoon or evening

Activities: Shopping, dining, movies

Goregaon West•12 min walk
20
Nature

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Asia's most visited national park spread over 104 sq km. Home to Kanheri Caves, wildlife, and nature trails.

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
₹48 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Best: Early morning

Activities: Safari, trekking, cave exploration, boating

Borivali West•15 min walk
21
Nature

Powai Lake

Artificial lake surrounded by hills, near IIT Bombay. Known for scenic views and crocodiles.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Morning or evening

Activities: Jogging, bird watching, photography

Saki Naka•15 min walk
22
Nature

Aarey Colony Forest

Green lung of Mumbai with tribal villages, dairy farms, and nature trails. Home to leopards.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Morning

Activities: Nature walks, bird watching, photography

Aarey•5 min walk
23
Entertainment

PVR Phoenix Lower Parel

Premium multiplex with IMAX and 4DX screens, luxury seating, and great food options.

9 AM - 12 AM
₹300-1500 per ticket
Best: Evening shows

Activities: Movies, dining

Mahalaxmi•12 min walk
24
Tourist

Nehru Science Centre

Interactive science museum with planetarium, science park, and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

10 AM - 6 PM
₹50-150
Best: Morning

Activities: Science exhibits, planetarium shows

Science Museum•5 min walk
25
Education

IIT Bombay Campus

Premier engineering institute with beautiful lakeside campus. Visitors can explore during open hours.

Visiting hours vary
Free (with ID)
Best: Morning

Activities: Campus tour, Powai Lake views

Saki Naka•15 min walk
26
Healthcare

Lilavati Hospital

Premier multi-specialty hospital in Bandra. One of Mumbai's most trusted healthcare facilities.

Open 24 hours
N/A
Best: N/A

Activities: Medical services

Bandra Colony•15 min walk
27
Healthcare

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

State-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital with advanced medical facilities and research center.

Open 24 hours
N/A
Best: N/A

Activities: Medical services

Andheri•15 min walk
28
Shopping

High Street Phoenix

Premium lifestyle destination with high-end brands, restaurants, and entertainment in a converted mill.

11 AM - 11 PM
Free
Best: Afternoon or evening

Activities: Shopping, dining, entertainment

Mahalaxmi•15 min walk
29
Shopping

Infiniti Mall Andheri

Popular mall in Andheri with mix of brands, food court, multiplex, and gaming zone.

11 AM - 10 PM
Free
Best: Evening or weekend

Activities: Shopping, movies, dining

Andheri•10 min walk
30
Entertainment

IMAX Dome Theatre Wadala

India's largest dome-shaped IMAX screen. Part of Nehru Centre with science exhibitions.

Shows throughout the day
₹300-500
Best: Afternoon

Activities: IMAX movies, science exhibits

Dadar•20 min walk

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