By Sarita Santoshini
Mumbai – the maximum city, has a populace of 19 million —and counting. It’s India’s largest and the world’s sixth largest city. And it’s got a whole year’s worth of things for you to see and do. So, keeping just one day for Mumbai is like picking an olive off a family-sized margharita pizza! BUT. Here’s a little-of-everything day I’ve planned out for you. Off we go!
7 am : Hire a cycle in Mumbai
Where? Happy Cycle Shop, Colaba.
They open at 6:30 AM and also insist you knock the shutter if you find them closed.
Charges: Rs 100/hour (non gear) and Rs 150/hour (gear)
Good stretch:
Ride around the empty morning streets of Colaba and following onwards to the Gateway of India or Worli Seaface to NCPA on Sunday.
9 am: Breakfast
Option 1: Kala Ghoda Café is the place to go not only for a sumptuous breakfast but also a Waffle with chocolate sauce and maple syrup.
Where: Ropewalk Street, Kala Ghoda – Colaba.
Option 2: Prakash. Particularly, their Sabudana vada and Dahi Misal is a foodie’s delight.
Where: Shiv Sena Bhavan, Next to Kithe Hall, Gokhale Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar West.
Option 3: For Pineapple Sheera worth Rs.73, plate of Idlis worth Rs.61 and also filter coffee worth Rs. 47 – Café Madras is the venue for an authentic south Indian breakfast.
Where: Ground Floor, Kamakshi Building, 391 -B, Bhaudaji Road, Matunga East.
Travel Smart: Get a one day BEST bus pass ticket which is valid for travel across the city.
11 am: Adventure
Option 1: Chor Bazaar – Open from Saturdays to Thursdays, this market is a shopaholic’s paradise. We suggest you get there as soon as the shops open at 11 am.
Where: Get down at Grant Road (East) and take a cab. So, you’ll easily locate the market between S V Patel and Maulana Shaukat Ali Road.
Option 2: Bassein Fort in Vasai is a great option for a getaway from the city. In addition, the Portuguese buildings in ruin, chapels, and greenery around are all worth a visit.
Where: After taking a Virar local and getting down at the Vasai station, you can take a bus which is available every half an hour.
2 pm: Lunch
Taste of Kerala is so popular among students and professionals alike, for its authentic food that you could savour for hours without drilling a hole in your pocket. Try the Chicken Chettiandu and the Pomfret Masala.
Where: 6/A, Prospect Chambers Annex, Pitha Street, Near City Bank, Fort, Mumbai.
Post Lunch: Siesta
Option 1: You could head to Hiranandani Gardens in Powai. On the other hand, forget the post lunch nap – Go Karting, Paintballing, Zorbing, Dirt Biking and Mini Golf are the many things you could do here.
Option 2: Leaping Windows Café and Comic Library is THE place to be for every comic and graphic novel lover. For instance, you could stretch away in the small library at Rs. 60 an hour.
Where: Corner View, Opposite Bianca Towers, Versova, Andheri West.
Evening Tea/Coffee
Yazdani Bakery offers you Bun Maska , Irani Chai and mouth watering Apple Pie. However, From 2023, it is a takeout establishment.
Where: 11/A, Cawasji Patel Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort.
Post 6 pm: Enjoy the vast stretch of sea.
Head to the MTDC Information & Booking Counter at Gateway of India during the weekend and you could take a one hour ride in an Open Deck Bus either at 7 pm or 8:15 pm. At Rs. 150-180 you could experience the perfect ride around the heritage centers of South Mumbai.
Post 7 pm: Entertainment
Option 1: Shows at Prithvi Theatre are only available for online booking. Check Book my show and Paytm insider for performances and tickets. Once there, be sure to tuck into one of the many delights at Prithvi Café, that plenty of theater-goers and others swear by.
Option 2: Karaoke Nights with friends are always fun. We suggest you head to either Soul Fry on Mondays or to Soul Fry Casa on Saturdays – both guarantee good music.
Where: Soul Fry, Silver Croft, Pali Mala Road, Bandra West.
10 pm: Dinner
Café Universal that dates back to 1921 is still a lesser known restaurant in Mumbai. We suggest you head there to take in some old world charm and sip your draught beer worth Rs. 250 with Grilled Chicken or the Fish Sizzler while at it, both the dishes being totally worth the price. The menu is extensive and gives you plenty of options.
Where: 299, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai.
Post dinner: Indulge your sweet tooth
Option 1: Whether a paan lover or not, Muchhad Paan wala is one place you must go to for the Sweet Paan or the Ice Paan.
Where: They have many branches spread across Mumbai.
Option 2: We believe no dessert or ice cream beats the legendary Gola. Head to the nearest beach and try either the most loved Kala Khatta or Milkmaid Gola. You could go to the famous Gola wala opposite the stretch of Marine drive. Situated a little after Girgaum Chaupati, the crowd around the stall will help you spot it. Juhu Beach has great Gola stalls too, that remain open till late hours at night.
Team TS adds : Mumbai is also a shopper’s delight! To know more, read about Fashion Shopping in Mumbai here.
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