10 Things You can Do in Mumbai Alone, for All the Solo Travelers Who Love to Explore All By Themselves (2020)

One of the best things to do in Mumbai all alone is to go shopping. Most of the times the people in your company might not like spending their entire day doing shopping but when you are all alone, you have the perfect opportunity to visit some of the best and most affordable markets in Mumbai.

You have Fashion Street for super affordable and super amazing clothing and accessories,Chor Bazaar for dupes and super cheap items, Colaba Causeway for antique shopping and more.

From home décor to antiques and from apparel to accessories, you can find it all in Mumbai’s market at prices unbelievably cheap. Of course, you would have to walk around a lot to see all the stuff but at the end of the day, this is going to be an amazing experience.

Irani Cafes offer a quintessential Mumbai experience. These cafes are perfect in life to take you back to some good old days and spend a laidback hour enjoying classical Parsi tea and snacks. A visit to one of the legendary Irani Cafe gives you the perfect opportunity to relish some of the amazing Parsi and Irani Cuisine in Mumbai like Salli Boti, Dhansak, Akuri, Irani Chai and many more.

Some of the cafes that we would recommend for this are Yazdani Bakery, Café Excelsior, Café Military, Jimmy Boy and many more. Also, do not forget to try Bun Maska with your Irani chai in these cafes.

An early morning walk by Marine Drive is something which you should totally include in your bucket list of things to do in Mumbai alone. The serenity of the sea and beautiful sun rising in the skies makes for a magical experience
The best time to take a walk is either early in the morning or in evening to get that perfect view. In evening, be sure to walk up until Chowpatty for some of the city's awesome street food.

This is a popular place so you will always find a large crowd relaxing by the sea, walking/jogging and generally have a fun time with their family. The cool breeze and charming vistas makes a view which is simply unforgettable and you would not want to leave this place ever.

Borivali National Park or Sanjay Gandhi National Park is quite like New York City’s Central Park for Mumbai. This is the natural space in Mumbai which you should definitely visit in order to get away from hustle-bustle of the city.

One of the best ways to explore this lush green park is to go cycling. It remains open from 7 am to 6.30 pm and you can easily rent a bicycle here. Cycle around to enjoy the greenery and visit the mysterious Kanheri Caves . It costs just Rs. 20. per hour for the cycle along with a refundable deposit of Rs 200. If you have some time handy then you do also take a safari and if you are lucky, you can spot a lion here.

This may come as a very clichéd thing to do in Mumbai, but who would not like to have the Chowpatty experience- gazing at the vast sea, the beautiful sunset and chomping on delicious street food?

If you want an evening to spend all by yourself in the city, then Juhu Beach is a fantastic option. Spend some time on the beach, head out to grab a look at celebrity homes nearby. If you are lucky, you can even spot some film shootings here There are also some amazing restaurants by this beach where you can have great food with sea view. Or you can simply relax, do cycling or even yoga too. It can be so blissful to be by nature.

If you are in search of finding some offbeat and unique places to visit in Mumbai all alone, then check out Prithvi Theater. In this age of multiplexes and giant screens, it would be a different experience to watch a show at this iconic theatre in Mumbai.

Also known as National Centre of Performing Arts, this theater was started by Kapoor Trust and over the time, it became a prominent place for plays and shows.

Watching a live performance all in Prithvi Theater is a great experience. The Mumbai theater scene is buzzing and there are many talented artists you can admire and enjoy really amazing performances. You can also enjoy a music gig or even a stand up comedy act here as well.

The most popular tourist spot in Mumbai i.e. Gateway of India is where you get the mandatory selfie. This is a historical monument which was built during the British rule and mostly popular for its location by the sea and the amazing architecture.

What you can do around this monument is to take a short cruise or ferry ride, and enjoy the ocean and views of the sprawling Mumbai city from out there. You can also walk by amazing five stars hotels like Taj, Oberoi Hotel, Leela etc. as they all are located right by this monument.

It might come across something off for you to witness the nightlife of Mumbai all alone, but it can be a very different experience for you. This is definitely a daring addition in this list of things to do in Mumbai alone but considering the fact that Mumbai is safer than many other cities, you can definitely enjoy your night out smoothly.

Some of the things you can do in night are to grab a beer and sit by Marine Drive, visit a pub or club and make some new friends, go on a food marathon, go shopping and more. You simply don't need a reason to be out and about in the city at midnight because Mumbai is a place which has so much to offer no matter what time of day it is. There are also some bars and cafés in Mumbai which organize karaoke nights and you can be a part of it.

One thing that differentiate Mumbai from the rest of the cities in India is the prestigious Bollywood Film Industry here. So, when you have some time to spend by yourself, you can go and watch the shooting of a Bollywood Movie in Mumbai.

Now, tourists have the perfect opportunity to visit Bollywood sets, shootings, studios by booking a Bollywood tour of their choice.

Mumbai Film City offers various types of Bollywood tours which mainly revolve around live show tours of shooting of TV Serials here. You can even click pictures with the TV celebrities and it is all possible for Rs. 1,600 per person only. Of course, there are film cities in other parts of India too but nothing can beat the stardom that Mumbai has gained over the years.

And finally, we are talking about the places to have fun in Mumbai for which you do not need a company at all. When it comes to eating food, you would not want a company for sure and trying out Mumbai’s famous Vada Pavs come under this category.

Of course, there are a lot of types of street food which you can find in Mumbai at an affordable price. But Vada Pav is definitely the most iconic of all.

Some of the most popular Vada Pav Stalls you can try out in Mumbai are Aaram Vada Pav, Shivaji Vada Pav, Kirti College Vada Pav, Anand Vada Pav and more. You can also explore a lot of varieties in Vada Pav which differs on the basis of the fillings used in them.

Of course Mumbai is a safer city as compared to other ones especially for women, but before you wonder what to do in Mumbai at night, we have got some tips for you. There are some things which solo travelers always keep in mind before planning their trip. So, here are some tips from our side before you start exploring Mumbai all on your own.