Visit Mumbai

An amazing city, totally changed my perception of India and Indian people. Super friendly, honest, real, busy, vibrant etc. We stayed in Colaba which I highly recommend for tourists. It's got great restaurants, easy to walk around, really beautiful colonial architecture and a lot of nice attractions. Island of Elephanta was definitely worth a half-day trip on the ferry. If you find a taxi driver you like, ask them to spend half a day taking you around the top sites of the city - they'll all offer this anyway, but if you get a good local to show you around it's an incredible experience. They will charge you around 500 rupees per hour and gratefully accept any tips on top of that.

Daniel Australia

Mumbai was a fantastic experience! I especially enjoyed exploring the Elephanta Caves, the Global Vipassana Pagoda, and the Kanheri Caves—each offering a unique glimpse into the city’s history and culture. The people were incredibly friendly, and I felt very safe throughout my trip. Although I’ve traveled across India, this was my first time in Mumbai, and I truly enjoyed the energy and diversity of the city. I’d recommend visiting outside of the summer months, as the heat and humidity were intense, but overall, it was a great stay and a memorable visit.

Brent Saudi Arabia

I have never been to a filthier city. Animal and human wastes every where. No driving rules. Every time you need to cross the raod you are risking life and limb. Billions of cars , horrid sewer smells, Co2 everywhere, hard to breath!! the humidity makes the pollution stick to your skin and face and clothers!! NEVER DRINK WATER UNLESS IT IS BOTTLED. Avoid cold beverages unless served in really expensive hotels. Request no ice. Do not eat anything raw. My husband was hospitalised because of eating fruit!! Don't be fooled by advertising. To them everything is amazing but when you visit you get a huge let down. We though Navi would be close to western standards but no, only small pockets of it reminded you of the west -- poverty is everywhere and it is really prevalent and pervasive. If you must go, visit the Taj Mahal hotle, its facilities are open to guests. Starbucks at the back of the Taj is lovely and clean. Collaba is worth a visit. There you get a hint of histroy and culture and less visible poverty. The Elephanta caves are also worth visiting - nothing else !!!

Emma Australia

I am originally from Mumbai and now an NRI in USA. Mumbai has developed new infrastructure rapidly since I was there especially the new airport is world class, hotels and new highways.There is a lot more especially with crowds and traffic control.

Hira

Absolutely love this crazy beautiful city. Full of life and crazy situations. One has to prepare mentally to enjoy it! Colaba changed greatly and full of good cafes and restaurants, very easy to find a place to enjoy the vibe.

Ottilia United Kingdom

Mumbai is a big city , and distances are huge , with cab trips lasting one and a half hours not at all unusual. This was not at all to our liking coming from Chennai where a trip of even half an hour is quite long. Mumbai should be experienced only during or immediately after the monsoon , or during the winter , when travelling around the city is likely to be less exhausting. The positive is that Uber is readily available , and surprisingly cheap , since even a trip of 20 kms. would be less than Rs. 400 , whereas such a trip in Chennai would cost upwards of Rs. 600. We would have liked to avail public transport such as the metro and the airconditioned EV buses , which are cheap. The weather and our short stay did not permit this.

NARAYANK991 India