Hotels Near Gateway of India Mumbai: Your Complete Guide to Staying in Colaba, Kala Ghoda & Marine Drive

Every city has a neighbourhood that contains the original version of itself — the streets where the city's character was first established, before the suburbs arrived and the towers multiplied. In Mumbai, that neighbourhood is South Mumbai. And within South Mumbai, everything worth understanding about the city is within walking distance of the Gateway of India.

Mumbai is a long city. From Colaba at the southern tip to Dahisar in the far north, it stretches for over 60 kilometres. Most first-time visitors to Mumbai stay in the wrong part of it — a hotel near the airport that is convenient for arrival but inconvenient for everything else, or a property in Andheri that is close to nothing the city is actually famous for.

South Mumbai — the original city, the peninsula, the part of Mumbai that the British built and the Maharajahs patronised and the artists claimed for themselves — is a different world. Compact enough to walk across in an afternoon. Dense enough to occupy a week without repetition. Home to the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace, Marine Drive, Kala Ghoda, Nariman Point, CST, Mumbai Central, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the most extraordinary colonial architecture anywhere in the subcontinent.

Hotel Suba Palace sits at Battery Street, behind Regal Cinema, at Apollo Bunder in Colaba — one of the most precisely located hotels in the entire South Mumbai area, steps from the Gateway of India, within walking distance of Kala Ghoda, and close enough to Marine Drive to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea before dinner.

This guide is for every traveller planning to spend time in South Mumbai — and for those who want to understand why staying in this part of the city transforms the quality of the experience entirely.

THE STARTING POINT

Gateway of India — Mumbai's Most Iconic Address

The Gateway of India is not simply a monument. It is the gravitational centre of South Mumbai — the point from which every direction leads somewhere worth going. Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, the arch was completed in 1924 in a Indo-Saracenic style that blends Gujarati architectural traditions with the grandiosity of a colonial ceremonial gateway.

The statistics of the structure are impressive enough: 26 metres high, built from yellow Kharodi basalt, facing the Arabian Sea at the confluence of the Boman Strand and Colaba. But the experience of standing at the Gateway at different hours is what gives it its quality — the early morning when the harbour is still quiet and the fishing boats are returning, the midday crowd of tourists and ferry passengers, the evening when the light falls on the arch from the west and the whole waterfront turns gold.

What to Do at and Around the Gateway

• Take the ferry to Elephanta Island — departures from the Gateway jetty, approximately 1 hour each way. The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of cave sculpture in Asia. The main cave, dedicated to Shiva, contains the magnificent Trimurti — a 6-metre-high three-headed bust considered one of India's greatest sculptures.
• Watch the morning and evening light on the arch itself — the most photographed angle is from the water, looking back at the Gateway with the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in the frame. Take the ferry or a coracle across the small harbour inlet for this view.
• Walk the Apollo Bunder promenade — the stretch of waterfront walkway between the Gateway and the Regal Cinema circle is one of Mumbai's most pleasant people-watching stretches in the early morning and evening.
• Visit the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel — the original 1903 building (the Heritage Wing, not the modern Tower wing) is one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India. Even if you are not staying here, the lobby and the ground-floor corridors are worth walking through for the quality of the original space.

Practical: The Gateway of India is free to visit, open 24 hours. The Elephanta Island ferry operates daily except Mondays, departing from the Gateway jetty from approximately 9 AM. The round trip takes 2–2.5 hours including time at the caves. Carry comfortable footwear — the path from the jetty to the caves involves steps and uneven stone.

Hotel Suba Palace is located at Battery Street, behind Regal Cinema, Apollo Bunder — the hotel is effectively at the Gateway of India. The Regal Cinema circle is 50 metres from the hotel entrance. The Gateway arch is a 3-minute walk.

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Colaba — South Mumbai's Most Layered Neighbourhood

Colaba is the southernmost inhabited part of Mumbai's main peninsula — a neighbourhood that contains more contradictions per square metre than almost any other area in India. Colonial bungalows house boutique cafes. Market lanes sell second-hand books alongside designer clothing. The Indian Navy's southern command headquarters sits within walking distance of Colaba Causeway's bargain street markets. And the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel — one of the most celebrated hotels in Asia — overlooks a waterfront that local fishing communities have used for centuries.

Colaba Causeway — The Neighbourhood's Commercial Heart

Colaba Causeway (officially Shahid Bhagat Singh Road) is the main artery of the neighbourhood — a long, lively street of shops, cafes, restaurants, and market stalls that runs from the Regal Cinema circle southward. For visitors to South Mumbai, it is both a shopping destination and a sensory experience: silverware, leather bags, ethnic jewellery, printed cotton, vintage items, and excellent street food all available within the same 800 metres.

The side lanes of Colaba Causeway — Nowroji Fardonji Road, Henry Road, the lanes near the Colaba Market — contain some of the neighbourhood's most interesting independent cafes, art spaces, and restaurants. Leopold Cafe on Nawroji F Road — one of Mumbai's oldest and most famous cafes, mentioned in Gregory David Roberts' novel Shantaram — is a five-minute walk from Hotel Suba Palace.

The Sassoon Docks — Early Morning Mumbai at Its Most Vivid

For travellers willing to set an alarm, the Sassoon Docks at approximately 5–6 AM offer one of the most visually extraordinary scenes in all of Mumbai. The fish market at the docks begins before dawn — fishing vessels arriving from their night's work, the catch being unloaded, sorted, and auctioned in a colour and noise and smell that is entirely unlike anything else in the city. The light at this hour is extraordinary, the activity is genuine, and the experience is — for those who can handle the sensory intensity — among the most memorable twenty minutes available in South Mumbai.

Photography note: The Sassoon Docks are an active working facility. Ask permission before photographing individuals. The scene is most active between 5:30 and 7 AM. Wear closed footwear — the docks are wet and the ground is uneven. Hotel Suba Palace is 700 metres from the docks.

The Afghan Church — A Quiet Masterpiece

The Church of St John the Evangelist — universally known as the Afghan Church — was built between 1847 and 1858 to commemorate soldiers who died in the First Anglo-Afghan War and the Sind Campaign. Its 58-metre spire is visible from much of southern Colaba. Inside, the stained glass windows are among the finest in India — particularly the three memorial windows in the chancel, which were manufactured in London and installed in the 1860s. It is rarely crowded, almost always peaceful, and architecturally extraordinary.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Kala Ghoda — Mumbai's Art District, Five Minutes from the Gateway

Kala Ghoda is a crescent-shaped neighbourhood in South Mumbai, sandwiched between Regal Cinema to the south, Hutatma Chowk and Flora Fountain to the north, the Oval Maidan to the west, and the Mumbai Port docklands to the east. Its name — Black Horse — references the equestrian statue of King Edward VII that once stood at its centre, built by the Jewish philanthropist Albert Sassoon and removed in 1965.

Today, Kala Ghoda is Mumbai's most concentrated cultural district — a compact area packed with museums, art galleries, heritage buildings, boutique restaurants, and independent bookshops within a walkable radius. From Hotel Suba Palace, Kala Ghoda is a five-minute walk north along MG Road.

What Kala Ghoda Contains

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)

Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, CSMVS is India's finest general museum and one of the most impressive buildings in Mumbai. The dome and the Indo-Saracenic exterior are remarkable; inside, the collections span sculpture from the 3rd century BCE, Himalayan art, Mughal miniatures, European oil paintings, and one of the most comprehensive natural history collections in the country. Budget two to three hours minimum.

CSMVS is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:15 AM to 6 PM. Entry is ticketed. The museum has a pleasant cafe in the garden courtyard, and the shop on the ground floor has an excellent selection of art books and prints.

Jehangir Art Gallery

Built in 1952 and managed by a committee appointed under Cowasji Jehangir's bequest, the Jehangir Art Gallery is Mumbai's most important contemporary art space and India's oldest continuously operating public gallery of its kind. Its four exhibition halls rotate shows approximately every two weeks — the quality ranges from established masters to emerging young artists, but the building itself and the ritual of the gallery visit are worth the walk regardless of what is showing.

Entry is free. The gallery is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM. The pavement outside — Rampart Gallery — hosts outdoor exhibitions by independent artists who rent space by the day, creating one of the most unexpected gallery experiences in the country: original art for sale on the footpath.

National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)

Housed in a converted 19th-century building on MG Road within Kala Ghoda, the Mumbai branch of the NGMA holds an important collection of Indian modern art including works by Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil, M.F. Husain, and the Progressive Artists' Group. The collection is uneven but the significant works are genuinely significant.

The Heritage Architecture Walk

Kala Ghoda and the surrounding Fort area contain the highest concentration of Victorian Gothic and Edwardian buildings in Asia outside of the United Kingdom. The five structures that together earned UNESCO World Heritage Status as part of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (inscribed 2018) are all within walking distance: the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, the Bombay High Court, the University of Mumbai's Rajabai Clock Tower, the Secretariat building, and the Mumbai Central Railway Terminus (CST).

• David Sassoon Library: A Gothic structure in yellow Malad stone with Minton tiles, built in 1870. The reading room on the first floor — accessible to day visitors — is one of the most beautiful rooms in the city.
• Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue: A sky-blue Baghdadi Jewish synagogue built in 1884, still active, with one of the finest interiors of any religious building in South Mumbai.
• Elphinstone College: Victorian Gothic with golden basalt and Porbandar limestone, designed by John Adams and completed in 1888. UNESCO recognised it with a heritage conservation award in 2004.

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Every February, Kala Ghoda hosts India's largest multicultural street festival — nine days of visual art, dance, music, theatre, film, literature, and heritage walks that transform the entire district into an open-air gallery. Stalls line the Rampart Row, installations take over the footpaths, and the neighbourhood's streets become genuinely impassable with the best possible crowd: curious, engaged, and celebrating the city.

For visitors whose travel coincides with the festival (typically the first two weeks of February), staying in Colaba and walking to Kala Ghoda every day is one of the most complete cultural experiences available in Mumbai.

HERITAGE RAILWAY

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) — A World Heritage Station

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — still called VT (Victoria Terminus) by most Mumbaikars — is perhaps the most ornate functioning railway station in the world. Designed by Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised in 2004 as an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture adapted to Indian conditions.

The building is genuinely extraordinary at close range. The stone carving — grotesques, pointed arches, gargoyles, and decorative elements drawn from both Gothic and Indian traditions — covers nearly every surface. The dome, the turrets, the stained glass and the ceremonial grandeur of the main façade create a building that functions simultaneously as a working station handling eight million passengers per week and as one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the world.

Distances from Hotel Suba Palace to CST

CST is also a major hub for the Mumbai Suburban Railway. The Central Line and Harbour Line services from CST connect the entire central and eastern corridor of Mumbai — from Colaba all the way to Kasara, Karjat, and Panvel. For travellers in South Mumbai who need to reach central or eastern suburbs, CST is the rail departure point.

For the architecture: visit CST between 7–8 AM or after 7 PM when the crowds are thinner and the building can be properly seen and photographed. The main façade is best lit from the west in the late afternoon. The interior booking hall is worth entering — the iron and glass roof, the carved stonework, and the sheer engineering of the Victorian railway hall are extraordinary.

WESTERN GATEWAY

Mumbai Central Railway Station — The Western Line Hub

Mumbai Central is the terminus of the Western Railway — the line that runs from here north through Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, and beyond into the northern suburbs. For business travellers whose meetings take them into the western suburbs, or for visitors arriving from Gujarat and Rajasthan on the Rajdhani or Shatabdi Express, Mumbai Central is the relevant railway station for South Mumbai.

Mumbai Central Station is approximately 4 km north of Hotel Suba Palace — a 12–15 minute cab ride from Colaba. It is also the departure point for most long-distance trains heading toward Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, and other northern and western cities.

THE SEAFRONT

Marine Drive — Mumbai's Most Beloved Urban Promenade

Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre curved seafront promenade running along the western shore of South Mumbai, from Nariman Point in the south to Malabar Hill in the north. Its formal name is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, but nobody in Mumbai uses it. To the city, it is Marine Drive. And to the city's residents, it is a kind of communal living room — the place where people come to sit, to think, to walk, to watch the sun set, and to feel, in some specific way, at home.

From the air, the arc of the drive's street lighting has earned it the nickname the Queen's Necklace — a curve of light that defines Mumbai's night-time silhouette more completely than any other feature of the city.

Marine Drive at Different Hours

• 5:30–7:00 AM: The best hour. Walkers, runners, yoga practitioners, and elderly residents performing their morning routines on the promenade. The sea is calm, the air is cool, and the city has not yet fully arrived. The light on the Arabian Sea at sunrise from Marine Drive is one of Mumbai's genuinely extraordinary daily gifts.
• 7:00–9:00 AM: The morning crowd builds. Office workers. School children. The snack vendors setting up.
• 12:00–4:00 PM: Quieter in the midday heat. The breeze off the sea makes it more bearable than anywhere inland.
• 5:30–8:00 PM: The evening crowd. This is when Marine Drive is at its most social — couples, families, groups of young people, street food vendors, and the steady procession of Mumbai winding down. The Chowpatty Beach end, a short walk north, sees beach cricket, bhelpuri, and the particular festivity of a Mumbai evening.
• After 9:00 PM: A different quietness. The remaining crowd is self-selected — those who came specifically to sit with the sea. The Queen's Necklace is visible in its entirety.

Nariman Point — The Financial District at the Water's Edge

At the southern end of Marine Drive, Nariman Point is Mumbai's traditional financial district — the address of the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange (now relocated but historically based here), established law firms, and the NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts), one of India's finest performing arts venues. Nariman Point is approximately 3.5 km from Hotel Suba Palace, a 12-minute cab ride or a 35-minute walk along the waterfront.

The NCPA — which fronts onto the sea at the Nariman Point end of Marine Drive — hosts classical music, theatre, ballet, and contemporary performance throughout the year. For guests at Hotel Suba Palace interested in attending a performance, the hotel's concierge can assist with tickets and transport.

"Marine Drive at sunset is the kind of experience that justifies the entire Mumbai visit. The arc of light, the sea breeze, the specific quality of the evening crowd — there is no equivalent anywhere else in India." — Frequent guest, Hotel Suba Palace

YOUR SOUTH MUMBAI BASE

Hotel Suba Palace — The Right Address for South Mumbai

Hotel Suba Palace sits at Battery Street, behind Regal Cinema, Apollo Bunder — one of the most precisely positioned hotel addresses in the entire South Mumbai area. The Regal Cinema circle is 50 metres from the entrance. The Gateway of India is a 3-minute walk. Kala Ghoda and CSMVS are a 5-minute walk north. Leopold Cafe is 5 minutes. The Colaba Causeway market begins 2 minutes away.

The hotel offers stunning views of Mumbai's harbour from its higher-floor rooms — the Arabian Sea, the Gateway arch, the ferry traffic between the Gateway and Elephanta Island. In most South Mumbai hotels this combination of view and location carries a significant premium. Hotel Suba Palace is positioned as an affordable luxury option in this area — luxury at accessible prices, in Colaba's most walkable position.

Rooms

• Deluxe Rooms: Bright interiors with complementary drapes and warm atmosphere. City views, double bed, daily housekeeping, in-room dining. Options for city or harbour-facing allocation — request harbour view at the time of booking for the full South Mumbai experience.
• Premium Rooms: Elevated comfort with spacious interiors, modern amenities, and elegant décor. For guests who want a step up in finish and space, well-suited to longer South Mumbai stays.
• Family / Royal Suite: King bed, stunning city views, sofa, minibar, 42-inch Smart TV, spacious work desk, electronic safe, complimentary Wi-Fi. The best room in the hotel for couples celebrating a special occasion or for families who want the full South Mumbai view experience.

Cinnamon Restaurant

Cinnamon serves an international buffet and à la carte menu through the day, with 24-hour room service for guests returning late from the Gateway promenade or an evening at the NCPA. For guests who want to eat without leaving the hotel after a full day of South Mumbai walking, Cinnamon provides a reliable, well-varied option in-house.

Practical Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi: Throughout the property
• Airport Transfer: Available — confirm at booking. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is approximately 35 km from the hotel (45–75 minutes depending on traffic)
• EV Charging: Available — notable for guests driving to South Mumbai
• Laundry Service: For guests on extended stays
• 24-Hour Room Service: Essential for arriving and departing on South Mumbai's irregular schedule
• Paid Parking: South Mumbai parking is genuinely difficult — the hotel's paid parking is a meaningful practical advantage for driving guests

Current Offers

• SUBANEW: Discount code for reduced room rates — confirm current availability directly with the hotel
• Solo Women Travellers Offer: 10% off on dining and laundry services — in a neighbourhood that is safe, walkable, and culturally rich, Hotel Suba Palace is an excellent option for solo female travellers

WALKING ROUTES

Four Self-Guided Walks From Hotel Suba Palace

One of the defining advantages of staying in Colaba at Hotel Suba Palace is that South Mumbai's most significant experiences are all on foot. Here are four walks that begin and end at the hotel, covering the area's key highlights in manageable time.

Walk 1 — The Waterfront Loop (1.5 hours)

Hotel Suba Palace ? Gateway of India ? Apollo Bunder promenade ? Cuffe Parade seafront view ? Sassoon Docks (mornings only) ? Colaba Causeway ? Leopold Cafe ? Return to hotel

Distance: approximately 4 km. Best time: early morning (6–8 AM) or evening (5–7 PM). Flat, easy walking on paved surfaces throughout.

Walk 2 — Kala Ghoda Heritage Walk (2.5 hours)

Hotel Suba Palace ? Regal Cinema circle ? MG Road ? Jehangir Art Gallery ? CSMVS entrance ? David Sassoon Library ? Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue ? Elphinstone College exterior ? Hutatma Chowk / Flora Fountain ? Horniman Circle ? Return via MG Road

Distance: approximately 3.5 km. Best time: 10 AM–1 PM (galleries open, light good for architecture). Wear comfortable shoes — some cobblestone and uneven paving in the Fort area.

Walk 3 — CST and the Victorian Quarter (2 hours)

Hotel Suba Palace ? Kala Ghoda ? CSMVS ? CST main façade (exterior) ? Crawford Market ? Ballard Estate ? Return via Kala Ghoda

Distance: approximately 5 km. Best time: 7–9 AM before heat builds. Crawford Market is most active in the morning. CST is best photographed in late afternoon light from the west.

Walk 4 — Marine Drive Evening Walk (1.5 hours)

Hotel Suba Palace ? Cab or walk to Churchgate via Kala Ghoda ? Marine Drive from Churchgate end ? Walk the full 3.6 km promenade south ? Nariman Point ? Return by cab

Distance: approximately 4–5 km one way. Best time: 5:30–7:30 PM. The evening crowd, the sunset, and the Queen's Necklace light beginning to emerge as darkness falls — this is the walk that defines the South Mumbai stay for most visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which is the best area to stay in Mumbai near the Gateway of India?

Colaba, specifically the Apollo Bunder area adjacent to the Gateway, is the most practical and atmospheric base for visitors to South Mumbai. Hotel Suba Palace on Battery Street, behind Regal Cinema, Apollo Bunder, is one of the closest hotels to the Gateway of India in this area — a 3-minute walk from the arch itself. The location gives access to the Gateway, Kala Ghoda, Colaba Causeway, and Marine Drive all on foot.

2. Is Colaba a good area to stay in Mumbai?

Yes — Colaba is the best area to stay in Mumbai for first-time visitors, cultural travellers, and anyone who wants to be within walking distance of the city's most significant landmarks. The Gateway of India, CSMVS, Kala Ghoda, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba Causeway market, Marine Drive, and CST are all within 15–25 minutes on foot. The neighbourhood is safe, walkable, and exceptionally well-connected.

3. How far is Hotel Suba Palace from CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)?

Hotel Suba Palace is approximately 2.5 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — an 8–12 minute cab ride or a 20–25 minute walk through Kala Ghoda and Fort. The walking route via MG Road passes the Jehangir Art Gallery and CSMVS, making it a pleasant journey in its own right.

4. How far is Hotel Suba Palace from Mumbai Central Railway Station?

Mumbai Central is approximately 4 km from Hotel Suba Palace, a 12–15 minute cab ride under normal traffic conditions. Mumbai Central is the terminus for Western Railway services north through Bandra, Andheri, and the suburbs, and for long-distance trains to Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi.

5. What is Kala Ghoda and how far is it from Hotel Suba Palace?

Kala Ghoda is a crescent-shaped art and heritage district in South Mumbai, home to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, the Jehangir Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the David Sassoon Library, the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, and some of the finest Victorian Gothic architecture in Asia. It is approximately 800 metres from Hotel Suba Palace — a 5-minute walk north along MG Road from the Regal Cinema circle.

6. How far is Hotel Suba Palace from Marine Drive?

Marine Drive (Nariman Point end) is approximately 3 km from Hotel Suba Palace, a 10-minute cab ride. The Churchgate end of Marine Drive is the same distance via a different route. Walking to Marine Drive via Kala Ghoda takes approximately 30–35 minutes on flat, pleasant streets.

7. Is Hotel Suba Palace good for business travellers visiting Nariman Point?

Yes. Nariman Point — Mumbai's traditional financial district, home to the Reserve Bank of India and major law and financial services firms — is approximately 3.5 km from Hotel Suba Palace, a 12-minute cab ride. For professionals with Nariman Point meetings, the Colaba base provides both practical proximity to the work destination and access to South Mumbai's cultural life outside working hours.

8. Can I walk from Hotel Suba Palace to Kala Ghoda?

Yes. Kala Ghoda is a 5-minute walk from Hotel Suba Palace — the route goes north from the Regal Cinema circle along MG Road, through the Colaba Causeway area, directly to the Jehangir Art Gallery and CSMVS. It is a flat, pleasant walk on well-maintained pavements.

9. What are the best things to do near the Gateway of India?

Within walking distance of the Gateway: the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (visit the Heritage Wing lobby), the CSMVS museum, Kala Ghoda art district, Colaba Causeway shopping, Jehangir Art Gallery (free entry), the David Sassoon Library, and the Afghan Church. By ferry from the Gateway jetty: Elephanta Island (UNESCO World Heritage Caves). By short cab: Marine Drive, CST, Nariman Point.

THE ARGUMENT FOR SOUTH MUMBAI

Stay in South Mumbai and You Have a Different Trip Entirely

Mumbai has 20 million people and approximately 60 km of north-south spread. Most of those 60 km are the result of the city's growth over the past 50 years — the suburbs that expanded because the original city became too dense and too expensive.

But the original city — the peninsula, the part that was built before the suburbs existed — is still there. And it is the most extraordinary urban environment in India: the Victorian Gothic of CST and the High Court, the colonial lanes of Kala Ghoda, the harbour at the Gateway, the curved promenade of Marine Drive, the fish market at dawn, the art galleries, the synagogues, the oldest cafes in Asia, and the sound of the sea at the end of every lane that runs east or west.

A hotel in Andheri is closer to the airport. A hotel in BKC is closer to the corporate towers. But a hotel in Colaba, a 3-minute walk from the Gateway of India, puts you inside the version of Mumbai that gave the city its character — and inside walking distance of everything that makes a Mumbai visit worth the journey.