I am based out of Mumbai. PM me your schedule and I'll see we can meetup. I have a busy few weeks ahead of me and I am a travelling faggot.
Nonetheless, here are a few things you can do -
1. Visit Colaba
If you're into food, then this is the place to relish some authentic "Mumbai Food" which is basically a mashup of cuisines from around the world. You can find Masala Pesto here and India Guacamole too. Some places worth checking out in Colaba are
- Cafe Leopold & Cafe Mondegar
Leopold is pretty famous with the tourist community. If you're the kind that thinks that locally brewed Indian beer = piss - then this place would be a welcome relief for you. You name the brand, they have it.
Mondegar is next door to Leopold and is pretty good as well.
Fun Fact - Leopold was one of the targets in the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Though they have redone the entire place, they have left the ceiling as it was and you can still see bullet holes in the ceiling and in the pillars.
- Satiate your sweet tooth at Theobroma
We go there typically after a few beers and food at Leopold. It is at a walkable distance. It is owned by an award winning chef and every single delicacy is to die for. You won't find the "regular" stuff here and the menu keeps changing. Trust me, you will be placing orders here for your trip back home.
- Bade Miya
If you wish to taste some authentic Indian affair - then this is it. It is open till the wee hours of the morning. Chicken Tikka, Kebabs, Mutton Biryani you name it.
2. Visit the Gateway of India
This is a three minute walk from Leopold. Opposite the famous Taj Hotel. Get on a Ferry to the Elephanta caves. Get some photos taken. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum or the Jehangir Art Gallery, if you're into that sort of stuff.
3. Visit Juhu Chowpatty (Juhu Beach)
Indian beaches are unlike what you've seen elsewhere. You won't find bikini clad women or chisel cut men thronging around with their surfboards. What you'll find however are families out to have a good time. And stalls and shacks of food vendors, serving some of the choicest delicacies.
The water's brackish, but the mood is great.
4. Indulge in Jet-skiing or water sports at Girgaum Chowpatty (Beach)
You can visit the H20 Water Sports Complex and indulge in Jet-skis or Sundown Parasailing.
More Info here -
H2O Adventures
5. Visit the Sanjay Gandhi National Park
If you're a nature lover or enjoy photography, then you HAVE to be here.
This national park also houses the Kanheri Caves. The 109 caves contain rock figures of Buddha and his Boddhisattvas sculpted during the Mauryan and Kushan empires of the first century BC. and some of them make you feel insignificant.
There are planned trips that go out here and if you want, I can get you some contact details.
6. Visit Khau Galli
This is literally the street-food lovers dream. A long lane, dedicated only and only to food-vendors. You will be amazed at the quality of food, the price and the taste.
7. Visit the Bombay Race Course.
If you enjoy Horse races, you can come here. Or else, if you enjoy an exquisite English Fine Dine experience, then Gallops, Neel & Olive Bar & Kitchen are well known restaurants within the vicinity of the racecourse and are excellent options to while away lazy afternoons or a romantic dinner date.
8. Visit Adlabs Imagica
A few hours drive from the main city, this is our own interpretaton of Disney Land. It is new and exciting.
9. Dine at Aer Lounge in Four Seasons at Worli.
Great city view and sea-view, this is India's highest lounge built atop the Four Seasons hotel in Worli. Good music, OKAYish food, but overall an amazing place to spend your evening.
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Nightlife
The nightlife in Mumbai is NOT SO AMAZING, owing to a lot of moral policing by our administration. Most clubs and establishment shut shop at 1.30 AM.
Hit me up with the name of the hotel where you'll be staying and I'll give you a list of good night spots in the vicinity.
There are temples, mosques, churches, agiary & synagogues worth visiting too. But, I am not aware of your religious inclination and so I haven't included them in the list.
Welcome to the city, you should like it here.
