5 iconic places to visit during business trip to Mumbai

Kabeer K Chauhan
3 min readMar 12, 2021

It is quite obvious that when you are on a business trip, you hardly get enough time to explore places. Business trips are usually short. However, if you are in a city like Mumbai, you cannot miss exploring this never-sleeping city. Mumbai has some iconic locations built centuries ago, are still intact, and are on every travellers list. So whether you are coming from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore or any other city for a business trip, you can still explore. Mumbai is a business hub and is easily reachable from any part of India. You can even take direct Hyderabad to Mumbai flights. Moreover, the flight fare is not that high. Therefore, you can visit Mumbai anytime or for a business trip.

Let us no check top iconic locations in Mumbai to explore during the business trip:

1. Gateway of India

You just cannot miss visiting this iconic place in Mumbai. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and Taj Mahal Hotel, Gateway of India was built in 1911 to welcome King George V and Queen Mary to the city. The monument also signifies the end of British rule in India. Visit this monument during the early morning, when you will not find much crowd around.

2. Marine Drive

One of the coolest and iconic places in Mumbai, Marine Drive is one such place where you can be yourself. Visit during the evening after your business meet and sit on the promenade overlooking the sunset. The long stretched sea walk makes a perfect evening to enjoy your moment.

3. Take a walk around Fort

CST comprises many locations, including Fort, Ballard Estate, and Kala Ghoda. These locations have some iconic structures and are entirely commercial. Visiting these places during the weekend is the best because you will not find much crowd and peace will make you feel relaxed.

4. Mount Mary Church and Haji Ali Dargah

Both these religious places are in different locations but hold significance for every traveller. Haji Ali Dargah is located in Worli in the middle of the sea. Similarly, the Mount Mary Church in Bandra is just opposite Bandstand is the most iconic church in Mumbai. If you are visiting Mumbai during Monsoon, then skip visiting Haji Ali Dargah because the walkway is submerged under the water.

5. CST

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, one of the iconic structures in Mumbai, CST is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The station is the main centre for trains running both local and long-distance. The Gothic style architecture is standing strong for centuries. It is one of the busiest stations and overlooks the BMC office.

Mumbai, being the country’s financial hub and fully developed city, still holds some of the iconic structures. These structures carry strong stones that will stay for more centuries ahead. Mumbai is a crowded city, but worth to be explored. Be it the Dharavi slum, street foods, or the Juhu Beach, your appetite for exploration will never end.

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