Where to Go: the 4 Best Temple Tours in Mumbai

1.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36Our pick

Spend about two hours walking around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex with a private guide such as Vasant, Ajay, Sudhakar, Sonali, or Jimmy. Expect stories of mythology, faith, architecture, science, and the community surrounding one of Mumbai’s oldest sacred sites.

“Khaki on Banganga walk was amazing experience. insightful story telling by tour guide Vasant Sanzgiri made it even more enriching, didn’t even realised when we completed almost 2.5hrs walking tour”

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2.Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $43

Visit the rock-cut Kanheri Caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, then continue to the Golden Vipassana Pagoda. Your English-speaking guide, such as Aryan, Nikhil, or Shivam, handles the route, tickets, and transport while you focus on Buddhist art, meditation, and views across Mumbai.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Our driver picked us up and it was a pleasant and safe drive with possibility to look at the most typical Mumbai’s view like Marine drive and others. After coming to the park Mehul took over. He was very knowledgeable guide and so enthusiastic and kind! We enjoyed a lot and learned quite a lot 😊”

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3.Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $69

Visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park by private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the ancient Kanheri Caves with a guide such as Rahul or Sidhhi. The outing also includes a lion safari, Trimurti Jain Temple, bottled water, hotel pickup, and entry fees, but not lunch.

“A wonderful experience of a terrific Indian Park with experience of nature with exceptional diversity of plants and trees, wild animals - Lions and tigers in extensive habitats, with h mischievous little monkeys roaming around. very much appt tRead more”

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4.Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $27Best value

Walk from Colaba through Crawford Market, Mangaldas Market, Mumbadevi Temple, and Bombay Panjrapole with a local English-speaking guide. Expect crowded lanes, fabric stalls, Hindu customs, and a sanctuary for more than 350 cows. The route ends near Charni Road Station.

“I had a great time with Nilesh on the Mumbai walking tour. He showed me interesting places that were on my list and some that I didn't know about. He had a lot of great information about Mumbai and was able to answer all of my questions. Highlights were the cow sanctuary and a quick stop for street food. Highly recommend!”

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