The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Gothic and Art Deco: the back story
Two styles, two UNESCO listings: the Victorian Gothic of CSMT and the Oval Maidan, and the Art Deco seafront of Marine Drive.
11 of the best · Mumbai, India
The Best Things to See and Do in Mumbai
The Gateway of India, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Marine Drive, the Sea Link, Haji Ali and the city’s great temples.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.
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On the Apollo Bunder waterfront
Gateway of India
The great arch on the harbour, facing the Taj Mahal Palace; ferries to Elephanta leave from here.
Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai 400001Explore View on map
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Inscribed 2004
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
The Victorian Gothic railway terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still one of the city’s busiest stations.
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The Queen’s Necklace
Marine Drive (the Queen’s Necklace)
Mumbai’s curving seafront promenade, lined with palms and Art Deco buildings, and lit at night like a string of pearls.
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The sights everyone comes for.
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Opened 2009
Bandra–Worli Sea Link
The eight-lane cable-stayed bridge across the bay between Worli and Bandra.
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Inscribed 2004
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
The Victorian Gothic railway terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still one of the city’s busiest stations.
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Inscribed 1987
Elephanta Caves
Cave temples on Elephanta Island, an hour by ferry from the Gateway of India, with great reliefs linked to Shiva.
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Since 1977
Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari)
The state-run film city in Goregaon, with 16 studios and 78 outdoor locations.
Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400065Explore View on map
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On the Apollo Bunder waterfront
Gateway of India
The great arch on the harbour, facing the Taj Mahal Palace; ferries to Elephanta leave from here.
Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai 400001Explore View on map
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The Queen’s Necklace
Marine Drive (the Queen’s Necklace)
Mumbai’s curving seafront promenade, lined with palms and Art Deco buildings, and lit at night like a string of pearls.
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Inscribed 2018
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles (Oval Maidan)
The Gothic and Art Deco buildings that face each other across the Oval Maidan: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shrines & temples 3
Places of worship.
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At the end of its causeway
Haji Ali Dargah
The tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, on its causeway into the sea, visited by people of all faiths.
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Mumbai’s Ganesh temple
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple
The temple to Ganesh in Prabhadevi, run by the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust.
S.K. Bole Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400028Explore View on map
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Open daily 6am–10pm
Shri Mahalakshmi Temple
The Mahalakshmi temple on Bhulabhai Desai Road, open daily.
Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mahalaxmi West, Mumbai 400026Explore View on map
