Best Places to Visit in Mumbai in March
March marks the transition to summer with warmer temperatures and the vibrant Holi festival. Early mornings are still pleasant, making it ideal for heritage walks and beach visits.
Gateway of India
Iconic arch monument built during British Raj, overlooking the Arabian Sea. A symbol of Mumbai's colonial history.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset views
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 15 min walk
Activities
Photography, boat rides to Elephanta Caves, street food
Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
A 3.6 km long boulevard along the coastline. Known as Queen's Necklace due to street lights at night.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset
Nearest Metro
Churchgate· 5 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, photography
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Premier museum with art, archaeology, and natural history collections. Beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Opening Hours
10:15 AM - 6 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹85 (Indians), ₹650 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 12 min walk
Activities
Art viewing, history, architecture
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station showcasing Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Evening for lit facade
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 1 min walk
Activities
Architecture appreciation, photography
Phoenix Palladium
Premium shopping destination with luxury brands, fine dining, and multiplex cinema.
Opening Hours
11 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 12 min walk
Activities
Shopping, dining, movies
Crawford Market
Historic market built in 1869 selling fruits, vegetables, spices, and pets. Beautiful Norman architecture.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Sat)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 8 min walk
Activities
Shopping, photography, local experience
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Historic beach at the end of Marine Drive, famous for bhel puri, Ganpati visarjan, and evening strolls.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Girgaon· 10 min walk
Activities
Street food, beach games, photography
Juhu Beach
Famous beach in Mumbai known for street food, celebrity homes nearby, and sunset views.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 20 min walk
Activities
Street food, walks, horse rides
Hanging Gardens
Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with topiary, sunset views, and cool breeze. Popular for morning walks.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or sunset
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, photography, relaxation
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Asia's most visited national park spread over 104 sq km. Home to Kanheri Caves, wildlife, and nature trails.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹48 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 15 min walk
Activities
Safari, trekking, cave exploration, boating
Siddhivinayak Temple
One of the most famous Ganesh temples in India, visited by thousands daily including celebrities.
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning to avoid crowds
Nearest Metro
Siddhivinayak· 5 min walk
Activities
Darshan, prayers
Shivaji Park
Historic 28-acre ground where Shivaji Maharaj statue stands. Famous for cricket, political rallies, and morning joggers.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Dadar· 10 min walk
Activities
Jogging, cricket, relaxation
Leopold Cafe
Historic cafe since 1871, popular with tourists and locals. Known for its character and history.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food charged)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 18 min walk
Activities
Dining, drinks
Swati Snacks
Famous Gujarati snacks restaurant known for panki, sev puri, and innovative vegetarian dishes.
Opening Hours
12 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food charged)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 15 min walk
Activities
Dining, Gujarati cuisine
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT)
UNESCO World Heritage Site - Victorian Gothic architecture masterpiece. One of India's most beautiful railway stations.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening for best light
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 2 min walk
Activities
Architecture viewing, photography, heritage walk
Elephanta Caves
UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Elephanta Island.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 5 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning, winter months
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 60 min walk
Activities
Cave exploration, ferry ride, photography
How to Reach
Ferry from Gateway of India
Flora Fountain
Ornamental stone fountain and heritage structure at Hutatma Chowk, heart of the Fort business district.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Hutatma Chowk· 2 min walk
Activities
Photography, heritage walk
Asiatic Society Library
Historic library with neoclassical architecture, housing rare books and manuscripts. Beautiful reading room.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 7 PM (Mon-Sat)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
Nearest Metro
Hutatma Chowk· 5 min walk
Activities
Reading, architecture viewing, photography
Bandra Bandstand Promenade
Scenic promenade with views of Bandra-Worli Sea Link and celebrity homes including Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Sunset
Nearest Metro
Bandra Colony· 15 min walk
Activities
Walking, celebrity spotting, photography
Worli Fort
16th century Portuguese fort offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Sunset
Nearest Metro
Worli· 15 min walk
Activities
Photography, sea views, history
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Warm days - plan outdoor activities for mornings and evenings