10 days in Mumbai & Bengaluru Itinerary

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

Mount Mary Basilica and Nerul Balaji Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Red Carpet Wax Museum and Bhau Daji Lad Museum. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mahalakshmi Temple, look for gifts at Kulture Shop, admire the striking features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Mumbai day trip site.

Washington, USA to Mumbai is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 10.5 hour difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington in April; daily highs in Mumbai reach 92°F and lows reach 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Bengaluru.

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bhoga Nandishwara Temple and Commercial Street. Get a sense of the local culture at Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple and Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at The Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum, cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mark's Cathedral, and explore the activities along Sankey Tank.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Bengaluru sightseeing planner.

Fly from Mumbai to Bengaluru in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 95°F in April, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.