Things to do this week

With the rains wilting away and the city of Mumbai now filled with clear skies. It's time for everyone to get off hibernation mode and step out, to enjoy the lifestyle the city has to offer. You have been sitting on your couch idling for the rain to stop pouring and now that it has, you are presumably wondering what to do. All that isolation has left you disoriented and out of date with what's trending in Mumbai.

Good News, we have mustered up a list of trending and inspiring places for you to visit. Feel free to shuffle the order of your visit, as per your liking. Here is a listing of places near Mumbai fort area, also called as South Mumbai, where you can visit and feel the real Mumbai city vibes. These places are also wonderful tourist sightseeing places or clearly a place to stack back up on energy.

Afghan Church: Located in Fort, Mumbai. Afghan Church is an accessible walk down Colaba Causeway. The Church is impressive with its historic heritage and architecture that still endures till today. What's amazing about this place is that it once was concealed by the Arabian sea and the church was erected on an island known as ‘Old Woman’s Island.’ The land is an absolute reclamation site and now survives on solid ground for everyone to appreciate.

Leopold’s or Cafe Mondegar: After your long walk from Colaba Causeway, where the streets are strewed with funky jewelry, antiques, clothing, and footwear, it's time to sit down and have a quick bite to replenish your spirit. Besides Leopold’s being recognized for the September 11th shootout between the local police and the terrorist, it also serves incredible palatable continental food and beverages. The place is family oriented and has a large fan following.

Gateway of India: Acknowledged as a very significant landmark to visit in Mumbai, the place is thronged with tourist visiting from abroad and other parts of the country. It was constructed in the 20th century, to commemorate the visit of King George and Queen Mary into India.  The monument still holds as the pride of India. The area is gorgeous to take in, with the waves striking against the walls and is, even more, breath taking at night. You can see all the ships anchored in the far horizon and the place even awards you a ferry ride to get a glimpse of Mumbai from the sea. The roads are also appointed with horse carriages, that can take you around the bustling city while you take pictures of all the gothic theme buildings and British constructions, that are still utilized today as offices and government buildings.

The TajMahal Hotel: A 5star property that became world renowned after the September 11th terrorist attack. Since then, the hotel has been renovated and worked upon and has claimed its inherent virtue back. An enchanting place to visit, offering a sea view while you sip on some tea or coffee. The TajMahal also blends well, with the Gateway of India monument that has the same building construction theme. Feel what it was like to breathe in the good old days when dynasties governed the kingdom.

Elephanta Caves: Whenever you approach the tip of any land, we continuously gaze into the horizon of the sea and contemplate, Is paradise beyond that? Well, you are in for a surprise, Gate Way Of India also has a ferry service that takes you on an Island, that is clustered with ancient caves dating back to 500BC. The caves are influenced by Buddhism, Jain, and Hindu statues and carvings that still persist to this day. The journey to the Island is a kick by itself offering a first glimpse at the Indian Naval dockyard and huge trade ships being docked along the way. The island has breathtaking cliff views of the sea and also cost of two 360 degree monstrous guns, that were once used to guard the sea. The island is also home to monkeys and many locals live onsite. There are a plethora of restaurants and even rooms, so if you missed the last ferry do not panic simply enjoy a delightful stay on the island. The tickets you purchase for the ferry are valid on any ferry, so you have a lot of time to play with.

Crawford Market: It's time for some more shopping. Crawford market was once upon a time, the only place where you could get imported products. Now the market is bustling with dry fruits, jewelry, artificial flowers, stuffed toys cellphones, watches, pet shops, kitchen appliances, accessories, the list never ends. It's a guarantee you walk in empty handed and come back with loads of goodies. Don't forget to bargain, as not all products have a price label tagged on them.

Marine Drive: The marine drive magnifies what the city is all about. Whether you are driving through or walking along the huge pathway built for tourist and joggers, you can't help but remark how beautiful the landscape looks. This place is also dubbed as the queens necklace because when darkness hits the city, the streetlights illuminate the neckline of the road that operates parallel to the sea. Since the perimeter curves in an arc shape, it resembles a necklace. You can sit alongside the wall and watch a magnificent sunset with your family and loved ones.

Flora Fountain: if you love reading, then this is the place to visit. The place boast of thousands of books on sale. The place looks like a huge book exhibition, all along the pavement of the streets. We guarantee you will inevitably find a book that catches your eye.

The Princes of Wale Museum: An entire day is recommended for this visit. There is so much to observe ranging from stuffed animals, reptiles, birds and fish. The museum has a universal collection of paintings, foreign and Indian heritage. Artifacts from the British, Portuguese, Moghuls and French era, can be seen. The museum offers you an opportunity to observe the urbanization and progress of India as well. From old weapons to exotic antique furniture, the site can be viewed with a tour guide facility or pre-recorded headset that translates each chamber as you click on the audio.

99Pancakes: With your week trip coming to an end, it's time to relax and savor an adventure trophy. Treat yourself to some elegant pancakes at the famous 99pancakes cafe. Filled with a warm and cozy ambiance and fresh organic based delicacies that are locally grown. The place proposes a variety of Dutch and French pancakes and crepes, delightful European cakes and desserts served with thick shakes and hot beverages. Once you have indulged yourself to some sweetened happiness, you can conclusively check that adventure off your bucket list and pat yourself on the back for a mission well accomplished.