Mumbai for repeat visitors
Getting around in Mumbai
The city of Mumbai is literally on the go at all times of the day, and travelling in the maximum city can be an adventure in itself. To escape the traffic-laden bottlenecks and busy parking spaces, most of the locals op...more
5 offbeat restaurants to try in Mumbai
There are plenty of restaurants in Mumbai to satiate a gastronome’s palate. Here are a few that don't experiment just with food, but have more than a few quirks up their sleeves.
Shopping in Mumbai on a budget
With unending stretches of roadside stalls selling everything from old furniture and household bric-a-brac to trendy apparels and footwear, there are plenty of options for street shopping in Mumbai. While south Mumbai’...more
Prithvi Theatre
Theatre veterans venerate this theatre, established to bolster independent and often commercially unviable work. Founded by Bollywood veteran Shashi Kapoor in memory of his father Prithviraj Kapoor in 1978, Prithvi has h...more
Kyani & Co
One of the oldest cafés in the city, Kyani & Co is forever bustling with loyal patrons who drop by for their daily cup of tea (accompanied by khari biscuits). The old-world charm of chequered table cloths and vintage ad...more
Aksa Beach
Dotted with private cottages and hotels, Aksa Beach is a popular spot in the Aksa village in Malad. The beach has INS Hamla (a base of the Indian Navy) at one end and another small beach called Dana Paani at another. On ...more
The Ghetto
It is a fact unacknowledged that most Mumbai kids of the '90s thought that a ghetto meant a cool bar with a secret entrance. Breach Candy's iconic hangout spells nostalgia. The grungy black-lit interiors have names and m...more
National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
Determined to follow its original agenda to promote theatre, music and dance in multiple forms, the NCPA showcases a gamut of art forms. Vernacular adaptations of Shakespeare, western classical symphonies and slapstick s...more
Mount Mary Church
Perched on a hillock, about 80 m above sea level, the Mount Mary Church in Bandra attracts is visited by countless devotees and travellers each year. The annual birthday of Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sun...more
Adlabs Imagica
A fun-filled world of its own, Adlabs Imagica offers entertainment, fun, relaxation, dining and shopping at a single location. With 25 rides and attractions, and 5 F&B outlets to choose from, Imagica is the perfect desti...more
Live From the Console
An initiative by the indie division of Sony Music India, this fortnightly gig night is held at the immensely spacious, half-a-century-old Mehboob Studios. A state-of-the-art sound and light system, brings to life perform...more
Café Madras
Started in 1940, Cafe Madras is a veteran among the string of south Indian restaurants in Matunga. Its USP remains its tasty and filling fare, fast service and affordable prices. This small two-storied eatery is a breakf...more
Swati Snacks
Over four decades old, this family-run restaurant is a bit of a Mumbai institution. It's much-loved for its home-style vegetarian delicacies, all available at extremely reasonable prices. The menu features popular street...more
Golden Star Thali
The king of thalis, as it is often called by regulars, the one at Golden Star Thali is an assortment of Gujarati and Kutchi delicacies and snacks. The meal kicks off with farsan items like dhokla, kachoris, khandvis etc,...more
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Mumbai's oldest museum is a treasure trove of the world that was. Established in 1872 as the Victoria and Albert Museum, it has moved with the times and is now a self-professed 'museum about museums'. The colonial whimsy...more
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