12 days in Mumbai & Kumarakom Itinerary

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On the 1st (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Ramakrishna Math, Khar, steep yourself in history at Khotachiwadi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Banganga Tank, then appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, and finally make a trip to Fanaswadi Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Bandra-Worli Sea Link, don't miss a visit to Dhobi Ghat, then admire the landmark architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, then take a memorable drive along Marine Drive, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Siddhivinayak.

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London, UK to Mumbai is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to India Standard Time (IST), which is usually a 5.5 hour difference. While traveling from London, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Mumbai, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kumarakom.

Kumarakom features one of Kerala's most scenic lakes as the backdrop and serves as a gateway to the area's famous backwaters.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kumarakom: Marari Beach (in Mararikulam), Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall (in Pallickathodu) and Kottayam (Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam Cheriapally, &more). Spend the 6th (Tue) exploring at Kerala Backwaters. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shiva Temple Ernakulam , examine the collection at Bay Island Driftwood Museum, identify plant and animal life at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and enjoy the sand and surf at Kumarakom Beach.

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Explore your travel options from Mumbai to Kumarakom with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mumbai.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, wander the streets of Nariman Point, and then find something for the whole family at Red Carpet Wax Museum. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Colaba, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mahalakshmi Temple, then make a trip to Worli Sea Face, and finally admire the striking features of Mount Mary Basilica.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Kumarakom to Mumbai. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.