12 days in Mumbai & Kumarakom Itinerary

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Ramakrishna Math, Khar, steep yourself in history at Khotachiwadi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Banganga Tank, then make a trip to Gateway of India, and finally make a trip to Fanaswadi Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri): snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link, don't miss a visit to Dhobi Ghat, admire the striking features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, then take a memorable drive along Marine Drive, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Siddhivinayak.

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London, UK to Mumbai is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to India Standard Time is 5 hours. Traveling from London in August, you will find days in Mumbai are somewhat warmer (35°C), and nights are warmer (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.

Get out of town with these interesting Kumarakom side-trips: Kottayam (Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam Cheriapally, & more), Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall (in Pallickathodu) and Marari Beach (in Mararikulam). Spend the 6th (Tue) exploring at Kerala Backwaters. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Shiva Temple Ernakulam , identify plant and animal life at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, kick back and relax at Kumarakom Beach, and examine the collection at Bay Island Driftwood Museum.

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Explore your travel options from Mumbai to Kumarakom with the Route module. August in Kumarakom sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Mumbai.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, take a stroll through Nariman Point, and then get in on the family fun at Red Carpet Wax Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Colaba, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mahalakshmi Temple, then don't miss a visit to Worli Sea Face, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mount Mary Basilica.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kumarakom to Mumbai. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.