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Best Places to Visit in Mumbai with Family

30 curated destinations perfect with family

Mumbai offers wonderful family-friendly destinations from iconic landmarks like Gateway of India to educational museums, beautiful beaches, and entertaining Bollywood tours. These places cater to all age groups with activities for kids, parents, and grandparents.

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Tips with Family

  • •Visit beaches and outdoor attractions early morning or evening to avoid heat
  • •Book Elephanta Caves ferry tickets in advance for weekends
  • •CSMVS Museum and Nehru Planetarium are great educational experiences for kids
  • •Sanjay Gandhi National Park offers toy train rides and lion safari
  • •Film City tours give a glimpse into Bollywood

Top 30 Places

1
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
2
Tourist

Elephanta Caves

UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Elephanta Island.

9 AM - 5 PM (Closed Monday)
₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Best: Morning, winter months

Activities: Cave exploration, ferry ride, photography

CSMT•60 min walk
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
Entertainment

Film City Goregaon

Where Bollywood magic happens! Tours available to see studios, sets, and sometimes live shootings.

Tours 10 AM - 5 PM (advance booking)
₹500-1500 (tour packages)
Best: Morning

Activities: Studio tour, photography

Goregaon East•20 min walk
8
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
9
Nature

Hanging Gardens

Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with topiary, sunset views, and cool breeze. Popular for morning walks.

5 AM - 9 PM
Free
Best: Morning or sunset

Activities: Walking, photography, relaxation

Grant Road•25 min walk
10
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
11
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
12
Religious

Global Vipassana Pagoda

Stunning meditation dome near Gorai Beach. World's largest stone dome without supporting pillars.

9 AM - 7 PM
Free
Best: Morning

Activities: Meditation, architecture viewing, peace

Borivali West•45 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
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
Photo of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT)
15
Tourist

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT)

UNESCO World Heritage Site - Victorian Gothic architecture masterpiece. One of India's most beautiful railway stations.

Open 24 hours
Free
Best: Morning or evening for best light

Activities: Architecture viewing, photography, heritage walk

CSMT•2 min walk
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Religious

Shitaladevi Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Shitaladevi, located in the Mahim area. Important pilgrimage site.

5 AM - 9 PM
Free
Best: Morning

Activities: Darshan, prayers

Shitaladevi Mandir•5 min walk
20
Religious

ISKCON Temple Juhu

Beautiful Krishna temple with stunning architecture, gardens, and popular vegetarian restaurant.

4:30 AM - 1 PM, 4 PM - 9 PM
Free
Best: Morning or evening aarti

Activities: Darshan, prasad, restaurant

Andheri•25 min walk
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
Entertainment

EsselWorld

India's largest amusement park with over 60 rides, water park, and entertainment shows.

10 AM - 7 PM
₹1199 onwards
Best: Weekdays to avoid crowds

Activities: Rides, water park, shows

Borivali West•30 min walk
26
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
27
Entertainment

Snow World Mumbai

Indoor snow theme park with snow activities, ice sculptures, and sub-zero temperatures.

11 AM - 8 PM
₹750-1000
Best: Afternoon

Activities: Snow play, ice skating, photography

Mahalaxmi•15 min walk
28
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
29
Food

Khau Galli Ghatkopar

Famous food street with variety of Gujarati, Maharashtrian, and Chinese street food options.

6 PM - 12 AM
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Street food

Ghatkopar•5 min walk
30
Tourist

Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Cable-stayed bridge connecting Bandra to Worli, offering stunning views of the Mumbai skyline.

Open 24 hours
Toll: ₹75 one-way
Best: Evening for best views

Activities: Drive through, photography from viewpoints

Worli•15 min walk

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