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37 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mumbai, India

Updated October 30, 2026
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Port Trust War Memorial

Exploring Mumbai’s iconic Fort area during various times of the day

Beautiful streets, heritage buildings, lots of trees and much more.
by Vivek Gadre, Community Contributor
The Art Deco building across Vishrambaug Wada in Pune

Indian cities and Art Deco

An exploration of Art Deco architecture across urban India.
by Vivek Gadre, Community Contributor
Tarun Nayar started experimenting with connecting a synthesizer to plants and fungi during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the Man Who Finds Melodies Inside Mushrooms

With his plant-based compositions, biologist-turned-musician Tarun Nayar wants to change how we engage with nature.
by Radhika Iyengar, Atlas Obscura
A honeycomb moray eel, stranded by the receding tide at Mahalaxmi, was later released into a nearby intertidal pool. The rocky shoreline has since been developed into part of a coastal road.

Discovering the Unexpected Wonder of Mumbai's Coastal Wildlife

Photographer Sarang Naik is reintroducing his hometown to its rich biodiversity, from glowing corals to dazzling sea slugs.
by Gemma Tarlach, Atlas Obscura
The Nawab Ayaz Ali pyaau sits forgotten in Mazgaon, one of Mumbai's oldest neighborhoods.

No Longer Ignored, Mumbai’s Ornate Drinking Fountains Are Bubbling Back to Life

Some are 20 feet tall.
by Kamakshi Ayyar, Atlas Obscura
A clock shop in Chor Bazaar in Mumbai.

The Long History of 'Bombay Time' and Resistance to Colonial Rule

For decades the city of Mumbai operated by two—or more—different clocks.
by Bhavya Dore, Atlas Obscura
Jal Bapasola, Rustom Bhumgara, and Adi Hakim (left to right) rode around the world on Royal Benson cycles.

India's Mini-Craze for Bicycling Around the World

In the 1920s and 1930s, a dozen adventurous young riders went on the ultimate journey.
by Arti Das, Atlas Obscura
During heavy rains in June 2019, a painted lady butterfly, or Vanessa cardui, flew up to Mithawala's apartment.

A Photographer Turned His Mumbai Window Into a Butterfly Garden

He spent $5 on a few water jugs and two succulents.
by Kiran Mehta, Atlas Obscura
Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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