Best Top 5 Places to Visit in Mumbai with Family

Are you visiting Mumbai with your parents, spouse, and kids? The city has a long list of places to visit in Mumbai where families can have fun and create indelible memories. Here are some of the best places to visit in Mumbai with family:

1. Gateway of India (best places in mumbai)

Gateway of India is one of the best places to visit in Mumbai, was built in 1924 by George Willet to honour the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Visit this place in the early morning or late evening hours to enjoy the cool breeze of the sea with your family sans the crowd. Located next to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and facing the vast Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India leaves you spellbound in every way possible. Take a ferry ride offered here to experience a stupendous view of this monument right from the sea and you can also visit other main attractions nearby.

And the best part? You don’t have to spend a penny to enjoy the beauty of this iconic monument which is often called the Taj Mahal of Mumbai. And there are many famous places in Mumbai that you can enjoy free of cost.

Check out our blog on the best things to do in Mumbai for free for some great ideas.

Among the must-visit places in Mumbai with family.

• • Location: Apollo Bandar, Colaba

• • Timings: 24×7; every day

• • How to reach: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Churchgate are the nearest train stations at a distance of around 4 km.

• • Tip: Spend an evening at the rooftop cafes in hotels located along the coastline.

• • Entry Fee: Free entry

• • Places to Stay: Hotels near Gateway of India

Ferry rides are chargeable.

2. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (best places in mumbai)

Sprawling over an area of 104 sq. km. of land, this is one of the most-visited national parks in Asia and because of this, I give it the 2nd spot among the best visiting places in Mumbai. With all sorts of fun activities, this park can surely be a family entertainer making it among the best places to visit in Mumbai. You can watch the big cats of the park close enough in a safari cage and have a fun day boating in the artificial lake in the park. Take the forest road or stairs and hike towards the Gandhi Tekdi, a memorial built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The toy train, Van Rani, is another popular attraction here, especially among kids. You can also visit the 2000-year-old Kanheri Caves to capture the Buddha relics. Furthermore, the undisturbed natural trails and the Jain Temple in the forest are also sure to make your visit a memorable one. Ranks among the top places to go in Mumbai for ecotourism.

• • Location: Borivali East

• • Timings: 07:30 am to 06:30 pm; closed on Mondays

• • Entry Fee:
    • • Adults – ₹53 per person
    • • Children (Between 5 to 12 years of age) – ₹28 per person
    • • Children (Below 5 years) – free

• • How to reach: The nearest railway station is Borivali (4 km).

• • Tip: You can rent cycles at a nominal price of INR 10 per hour.

• • Places to stay: Hotels in Borivali East

Additional charges for Kanheri Cave visit, safari, boat ride, and toy train ride.

4. Haji Ali Dargah (best places in mumbai)

Haji Ali Dargah

How about taking a trip with your family to one of the most popular religious shrines in Mumbai, built right in the middle of the Arabian Sea? Yes, we are talking about Haji Ali Dargah which houses the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. This grand edifice is made of white marbles and exemplifies the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. A walk through the causeway that connects the Dargah to the Lala Rajput Rai Marg is the main attraction of this place. At the same time, feel the spirituality of this place with your dear ones while enjoying a panoramic view of the deep blue waters! I give the places Fab rank no.4 among all the best places to visit in Mumbai.

Ideal for religious sightseeing in Mumbai.

• • Location: Dargah Road

• • Timings: 05:30 am to 10:00 pm; every day

• • Entry Fee: N/A

• • How to reach: The nearest railway stations to the Dargah are Mahalakshmi Railway Station, Mumbai Central Station, and Byculla Railway Station.

• • Tip: Make sure you are modestly dressed and cover your head before entering the shrine.

• • Places to Stay: Hotels near Haji Ali Dargah

Suggested Read: Best Places to visit in April in India

5. Elephanta Caves (best places in mumbai)

Elephanta Caves

Take a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai and get wonderstruck by the massive rock-cut caves that date back to several centuries. It has five caves dedicated to Hindu god Shiva and two caves depicting Buddhist architecture. To reach this area in Mumbai, you need to take a one-hour ferry ride from the Gateway of India. Surprisingly, the ferry ride is one of the best things to do in Mumbai as you get to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city. Those who lack the spirit of a trekker can hop on the toy train that will take you on a tour of the caves right from the entry point. Meanwhile, the restaurant and canteen run by MTDC can take care of your hunger pangs. If you are planning a one-day tour to the Elephanta Caves, this blog will give you more details.

One of the most famous places to visit in Mumbai for 1 day

• • Location: Gharapuri

• • Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; closed on Mondays

• • Entry Fee:
    • • Citizens of India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, & Thailand – ₹10 per person
    • • Other foreign citizens – ₹250 per person

• • How to reach: There are regular ferries from Gateway of India from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to reach Elephanta Caves.

• • Tip: There are no proper restaurants and water facilities on the island, so take some snacks and water with you beforehand.

Separate charges involved for videography, toy train ride, and ferry ride