Mumbai City & Bollywood Experience

Mumbai City & Bollywood Experience

03 Days / 02 Nights

Route: Mumbai – Dharavi – Bollywood

This short Mumbai experience combines the city’s iconic landmarks with an insightful Dharavi community tour and an exciting introduction to India’s famous Hindi film industry.

Day 01: Mumbai – Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, begin your full-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai.

Start at the Gateway of India, Mumbai’s most recognizable landmark, overlooking the Arabian Sea. From here, continue to the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and explore the Colaba area.

Continue towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a magnificent example of Victorian Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Drive along Marine Drive, popularly known as the “Queen’s Necklace,” and enjoy views of Mumbai’s coastline.

Continue to Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s famous open-air laundry, followed by Mani Bhavan, which is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s time in Mumbai.

Depending on available time, visit Hanging Gardens and Chowpatty Beach.

Return to the hotel after the sightseeing tour.

Overnight: Mumbai
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 02: Dharavi – Community & Cultural Tour

After breakfast, proceed for a guided Dharavi walking tour.

Dharavi is one of Mumbai’s most active and diverse neighbourhoods, with numerous small-scale businesses and workshops operating within the community.

During the tour, learn about the area’s local industries and entrepreneurial activities, including pottery, leather production, recycling, food production and small manufacturing businesses.

The tour also provides an opportunity to understand everyday life and the economic contribution of local communities to Mumbai.

The walking tour generally takes place with a local guide and focuses on the community, businesses and culture of Dharavi.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

The remainder of the day is free for leisure, shopping or exploring Mumbai independently.

Overnight: Mumbai
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Important: Photography in certain residential and working areas may be restricted. Visitors should follow the local guide’s instructions and respect residents’ privacy.

Day 03: Mumbai – Bollywood Tour

After breakfast, proceed for an exciting Bollywood experience.

Mumbai is the heart of India’s Hindi-language film industry, and the Bollywood experience offers an insight into the world of Indian cinema.

Depending on the selected Bollywood tour and studio availability, the experience may include:

• Behind-the-scenes introduction to Bollywood filmmaking
• Visit to a film or television studio
• Film-set experience, subject to availability
• Bollywood dance performance or demonstration
• Introduction to special effects and filmmaking techniques
• Opportunity to learn about costumes, music and choreography
• Bollywood-themed entertainment
• Insights into the history and development of Hindi cinema