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3 Oct 2026

Best time to visit Mumbai: weather and festivals, month by month

When to visit Mumbai: the dry season, the hot months and the monsoon, plus the festivals worth planning a trip around. A local's month-by-month guide.

21 Sep 2026

First time in Mumbai? 10 things to know before you go

Getting around, money, what to wear, tipping, safety and the food you must try: our guides' honest tips for first-time visitors to Mumbai.

1 Sep 2026

48 hours in Mumbai: the perfect two-day itinerary

Two well-paced days in Mumbai: the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Dharavi, Bandra and the best street food, planned by local guides.