South Mumbai, often referred to as SoBo, is a district of distinction, boasting a rich blend of history, culture, and modernity. The Gateway of India, an iconic symbol of the city, stands tall as a reminder of the colonial past, adjacent to the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, a landmark of luxurious hospitality. Art enthusiasts will find a haven in Kala Ghoda, a precinct filled with museums, art galleries, and cultural spaces, while food connoisseurs can relish local delicacies at the numerous quaint cafes and upscale restaurants in the area. The efficient network of local trains and taxis makes it easy to explore the neighborhood. With its unique blend of old-world charm and contemporary lifestyle, South Mumbai offers an unforgettable slice of the city’s life.

It’s the tourist central of the city with a liberal dose of rich history, iconic eating and drinking joints and artistic connections that have found prominent mentions in Gregory David Roberts’ Shantaram. Stroll down Colaba Causeway for kitschy street shopping bargains. Take a break at the many laid-back legendary bars & restaurants like Cafe Mondegar or Leopold Café. The vibrant vibe of Colaba is incomplete without the buzz at Mumbai’s most iconic tourist hub, Gateway of India & The Taj Mahal Hotel on the parallel lane. Sprinkled with designer boutiques, quaint cafes with rooftop sea view, the promenade is a popular route to go to Elephanta Caves & Alibaug.

Known as the Queen of Suburbs, Bandra is Mumbai’s favourite neighbourhood Buzzing with hip and artsy events, watering holes in every nook and corner, quaint cafes for every mood of the day, graffitied streets of tiny Catholic villages, stunning views of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Worli’s skyline from the historic Bandra Fort, are just some of the reasons that makes Bandra a reigning cultural hotspot. All visitors always feel welcomed here by the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the bakeries on Hill Road, celebrities casually strolling around the bylanes of Pali Hill, street shopping on Linking Road, beautiful sunsets at Carter Road & Bandstand and candle-lit historic churches including the centuries-old Mount Mary Basilica.