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Mumbai, India

Mumbai

India Β· Ranked #385 of 406

66

Overall

🟠 Tricky

Needs prep, not for first-timers

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$100

per day

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28Β°C

avg temperature

✈️

14h

from Australia

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Yes

visa (AU passport)

Daily cost is an estimate assuming two adults + one toddler, mid-range self-catering stay, one paid activity/day. Excludes flights. Full methodology

Family Scores

How we score β†’
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Pram Access42
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Hospitals90
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Kid Activities68
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Safety65
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Eating Out80
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Flight Ease55
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Family Stays80

Parent Tips

🚼Pram

South Mumbai's Marine Drive promenade and Bandra's Carter Road are flat, wide, and genuinely pleasant for a stroller, but local trains and older markets like Colaba Causeway are crowded and better navigated with a carrier. Traffic and monsoon flooding between June and September can make stroller use impractical citywide.

🍽️Food & Eating

Mumbai's food scene ranges from mild Parsi and Gujarati thalis to international restaurants in Bandra and Lower Parel, so it is easy to find toddler friendly options. Avoid street food stalls for very young children and stick to bottled water, as tap water is not safe to drink even for adults.

πŸ›‘οΈSafety

Mumbai is generally considered one of India's safer big cities for families, with a strong street presence at most hours, though crossing roads with a toddler requires real caution given the traffic. Monsoon season brings flooding and slippery pavements, so plan outdoor time around the forecast.

πŸ₯Hospitals

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri and Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai both have well regarded pediatric emergency care and are popular with expat families. Lilavati Hospital in Bandra is another strong option if staying in the western suburbs.

At a Glance

LanguageMarathi
CurrencyINR
Best forall ages
Best monthsnov, dec, jan, feb
From UK9h flight
From US16h flight

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