1. Gateway of India, Mumbai:

Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early 20th century in the city of Mumbai, India. It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Ramchandani Road near Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Chowk in Mumbai.

The foundation stone was laid in March 1913 for a monument built in the Indo-Saracenic style and construction was completed in 1924. The structure is a triumphal arch made of basalt, which is 26 metres (85 feet) high. 

After its construction the gateway was used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for important colonial personnel. The gateway is also the monument from where the last British troops left India in 1948, following Indian independence. It is located on the waterfront at an angle, opposite the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel and overlooks the Arabian Sea. There are five jetties located at the gateway, of which two are used for commercial ferry operations.

Location: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Timings: 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Ferry Ride Charges (30 Min) - Rs. 100/- (Optional)

2. Siddhivinayak Mandir, Mumbai:

Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the richest temples in India.

The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra). The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha. In the periphery, there is a Hanuman temple as well. The exterior of the temple consists of a dome which is lit up with multiple colors in the evenings and they keep changing every few hours. The statue of Shri Ganesha is located exactly under the dome.

Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Timings: 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

3. Elephanta Caves, Mumbai:

Elephanta Cave is designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987, the Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

The Elephanta Caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, mostly in high relief, that show syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist ideas and iconography. The main temple's orientation as well as the relative location of other temples are placed in a mandala pattern. The carvings narrate Hindu mythologies, with the large monolithic 20 feet (6.1 m) Trimurti Sadashiva (three-faced Shiva), Nataraja (Lord of dance) and Yogishvara (Lord of Yoga) being the most celebrated.

They were named Elefante – which morphed to Elephanta – by the colonial Portuguese who found elephant statues on the caves. They established a base on the island. The main cave (Cave 1, or the Great Cave) was a Hindu place of worship until the Portuguese arrived, whereupon the island ceased to be an active place of worship. The earliest attempts to prevent further damage to the caves were started by British India officials in 1909. It is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Location: Gharapuri, Maharashtra

Ferry Timings:  09:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) 

Ferry Charges: Rs. 260/- (Both Sides) 

4. Marine Drive, Mumbai

Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Promenade along the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai. The road and promenade were constructed by Pallonji Mistry. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast of a natural bay. At the northern end of Marine Drive is Girgaon Chowpatty and the adjacent road along links Nariman Point at southern tip to Babulnath and Malabar Hill at northern tip. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace.

Location: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai

Timings: 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

5. Juhu Beach, Mumbai

Juhu is popular for lively Juhu Chowpatty Beach, a long stretch where casual cricket matches are played, and beach vendors offer snacks like bhel puri and ice cream. Nearby, chic bars serve everything from local beer to cocktails, while the white marble ISKCON temple serves up vegetarian fare and baked goods. Contemporary and experimental plays take the stage at Prithvi Theatre.

Location: Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai

Timings: 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

6. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected area. It was established in 1996 with headquarters at Borivali. With all sorts of fun activities, this park can surely be a family entertainer. You can watch the big cats of the park in a safari cage and have a fun day boating in the artificial lake in the park. The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Tourists also enjoy visiting the 2400-year-old Kanheri caves sculpted out of the rocky cliffs which lies within the park.

Location: Borivali East, Mumbai

Timings: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Entry Fee: Adults – Rs. 85 per person

                   Children (Between 5 to 12 years) – Rs. 45 per person

                   Children (Below 5 years) – Free

7. Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai

The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah or the monument of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern Mumbai.

An exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Architecture, associated with legends about doomed lovers, the dargah contains the tomb of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Bukhari was a Sufi saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai.

Location: Dargah Road, Mumbai

Timings: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

8. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly Victoria Terminus, is a historic terminal train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The terminus was designed by British Architectural Engineer Frederick William Stevens from an initial design by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1878 and was completed in 1887, the year marking 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule.

In March 1996 the station's name was changed to "Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus" (with station code CST) after Shivaji. The expansion was checked in 1761 by the Afghans in the Third Battle of Panipat, and the empire defeated by the British in 1817–18 in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.[9]

Shivaji's name is often preceded by "Chhatrapati", a title with literal meaning, "a king dignified by the emblem of a parasol; a great king." In 2017, the station was again renamed "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus" (with code CSTM), where the title Maharaj has literal meaning, "Great king; emperor." 

The terminus is the headquarters of India's Central Railway. It is one of the busiest railway stations in India, serving as a terminal for both long distance and suburban trains.

Location: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai

Timings: 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

9. Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai

Shri Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. The temple was built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant. The Mahalaxmi temple contains images of the Tridevi goddesses Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. All three images are adorned with nose rings, gold bangles and pearl necklaces. The image of Mahalakshmi is in the center shown holding lotus flowers in tandem. The compound of this temple contains several stalls that sell flower garlands and other paraphernalia used by devotees for worship and as offering.

Location: Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Mahalaxmi West, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai

Timings: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

10. Essel World, Mumbai

EsselWorld is an amusement park. It covers an area of 65 acres along with Water Kingdom, and was opened to the public in 1989. Along with Adlabs Imagica, EsselWorld is one of the largest amusement parks in India.

A wide array of vibrant and exciting rides await at this famous amusement park, to give you the adrenaline rush you want while shooting up in the air or plunging into cold water and a cheerful playground make EsselWorld the complete package.

Location: Global Pagoda Road, Gorai Island, Borivali West, Mumbai

Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Entry Fee: Multiple packages are available for both children and adults. The price ranges from Rs 300 to Rs 1700. You can visit their website for more details.