10 days in Mumbai & Bengaluru Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Mount Mary Basilica and Mahalakshmi Temple. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Red Carpet Wax Museum and Babu Amichand Panalal Jain Temple. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Babulnath Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, find something for the whole family at Snow Kingdom, and pause for some photo ops at Gateway of India.

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Washington, USA to Mumbai is an approximately 24-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Washington to Mumbai due to the time zone difference. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Washington in January, with highs in Mumbai at 88°F and lows at 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Dodda Ganapathi Temple and Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Basavanagudi and Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple. There's more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Infant Jesus Shrine and take a stroll through Malleswaram.

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You can fly from Mumbai to Bengaluru in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Mumbai in January, plan for little chillier days in Bengaluru, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.