32 days in Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive will thrill your kids. Shree Siddhivinayak and Dharavi are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Navi Mumbai (Hanuman Temple of SIES, Nerul Balaji Temple, &more) and Imagicaa (in Khopoli). There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at Gateway of India, take in the views from Bandra-Worli Sea Link, wander the streets of Nariman Point, and stop by Colaba.

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Washington, USA to Mumbai is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to India Standard Time (IST) is 10.5 hours. When traveling from Washington in May, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Mumbai: temperatures range from 93°F by day to 80°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Pune.

Pune has long enjoyed a reputation as a center of culture and commerce, with many dynastic rulers making the town central to their regional plans in the centuries before the British Raj.

On the 7th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the different monuments and memorials at Kirkee War Cemetery, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sarasbaug Ganesh Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Parvati Temple.

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Traveling by car from Mumbai to Pune takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Pune.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Della Adventure Park and Darshan Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple and Sri Balaji Mandir. Step out of Pune with an excursion to Lion's Point in Lonavala--about 1h 50 min away. Explore Pune further: see the interesting displays at Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, hunt for treasures at Phule Market, take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON NVCC Temple, and explore the historical opulence of Aga Khan Palace.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Hyderabad.

Teeming with history and heritage, Hyderabad draws visitors from all over the world with its old Indo-Islamic buildings, forts, and museums.

Attractions like Ramoji Film City and Salar Jung Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Golconda Fort and Birla Mandir. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Charminar, admire the striking features of Chowmahalla Palace, explore the activities along Hussain Sagar Lake, and stop by Krishna Jewellers Pearls & Gems.

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You can fly from Pune to Hyderabad in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Hyderabad can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.