# Mumbai with a day in Elephanta Island

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base-plus-day-trip/mumbai-with-a-day-in-elephanta-island-z0328/>)

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- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: Design, Film, Tradition & Beliefs, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Mumbai · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Mumbai

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Trident, Nariman Point
- 16:30 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Marine Drive, Mumbai. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Nariman Point, Mumbai
Overnight: [Trident, Nariman Point](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115186/trident-nariman-point-mumbai-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 2 · Mumbai

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 09:00 to 10:40 · Walk public approaches around the Oval Maidan · Oval Maidan, Mumbai. Compare façades across the open ground and use marked crossings.
- 10:55 to 12:05 · Compare Gothic and Art Deco blocks nearby · Oval Maidan, Mumbai
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Oval Maidan, Mumbai
- 13:30 to 15:15 · Walk past public buildings around Fort and Kala Ghoda · Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. Use exterior stops unless an interior visit is confirmed.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward Nariman Point · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Nariman Point, Mumbai
Overnight: [Trident, Nariman Point](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115186/trident-nariman-point-mumbai-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 3 · Mumbai

- 07:50 to 08:35 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 08:50 to 10:15 · Travel to a confirmed cinema visit or a central film history stop · Mumbai. Use the actual operator’s location. Studio access and photography depend on the booking.
- 10:25 to 12:25 · Take a confirmed studio tour or visit the National Museum of Indian Cinema if open · National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai. Choose one option and adjust times for the studio location.
- 12:30 to 13:30 · Have lunch near the morning stops · National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai
- 13:40 to 15:25 · Allow time for a second exhibit or return toward town · Mumbai
- 17:25 to 18:35 · Have an early dinner before the show · Nariman Point, Mumbai. If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening free.
- 19:15 to 21:30 · Keep a slot for a film screening if booked · Mumbai. Check venue and running time and move dinner if needed.
Overnight: [Trident, Nariman Point](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115186/trident-nariman-point-mumbai-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 4 · Elephanta Island

- 07:00 to 07:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 08:00 to 10:35 · Travel to the Gateway and take a confirmed ferry to Elephanta · Gateway of India, Mumbai. Check service days, weather, and the last return before boarding.
- 10:45 to 12:35 · Visit the public Elephanta cave complex if access permits · Elephanta Caves. Choose a shorter route if steps, heat, or crowding make the full visit impractical.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Have lunch on the island if options suit · Elephanta Island. Carry a fallback if you have dietary constraints.
- 14:00 to 15:10 · Return to the jetty with time for the departure · Elephanta Island Jetty
- 15:20 to 18:00 · Take the return ferry and head back toward Nariman Point · Gateway of India, Mumbai
- 18:20 to 19:35 · Have dinner near the hotel · Nariman Point, Mumbai
Overnight: [Trident, Nariman Point](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115186/trident-nariman-point-mumbai-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 5 · Mumbai

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 09:05 to 10:40 · Walk the public lanes around Crawford Market · Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Mumbai. Check operating hours and use a short route in heat.
- 10:50 to 11:55 · Compare food vendors and shopfronts near the market · Fort, Mumbai
- 12:00 to 13:20 · Have a neighborhood lunch around Fort or Colaba · Fort, Mumbai. Check prices and ingredient choices before ordering.
- 13:45 to 15:40 · Walk a shorter covered or shaded route before returning · Fort, Mumbai
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Nariman Point, Mumbai
Overnight: [Trident, Nariman Point](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115186/trident-nariman-point-mumbai-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 6 · Mumbai

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Marine Drive, Mumbai
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · Trident, Nariman Point
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Nariman Point, Mumbai. Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.