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Plan the coast in neighbourhoods, not as one long checklist. Marine Drive and the Gateway sit in South Mumbai; Hanging Gardens is a separate stop on Malabar Hill; Bandra Fort and Juhu Beach lie farther west and north. The waterfront walks do not include boat fares, food or city transport. Monsoon weather, event controls and security checks can change access, so verify conditions before setting out.
Browse 5 free-entry places with official visitor links. Check hours, access and booking rules before your visit.
01 IN MUMBAI
FREEWalk the curved South Mumbai shoreline from Nariman Point toward Girgaum Chowpatty, with a long view of the Arabian Sea an…
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CHECK ENTRYStand before Mumbai’s 26-metre basalt arch at Apollo Bunder, facing the harbour and the Taj Mahal Palace across the road.
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FREEClimb through the old stone fort entrance, then follow the sea-facing Bandstand walk for Mahim Bay and Sea Link views.
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FREEFollow the terraced paths on Malabar Hill for clipped hedges, flower beds and a framed view over the Arabian Sea.
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FREEWalk Mumbai’s long western beach at sunset, when the shoreline fills with local families, snack stalls and evening walkers.
Photo: “SunsetJuhuBeachMumbai2015 03.JPG” by Paasikivi · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
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