Early morning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering.

Afternoon city tour of Mumbai - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour, Marine Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi.

Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays) - this beautiful gothic structure designed by Witet in the Indo Saracenic style, with its imposing dome in the 15th-16th century Western Indian style - was built in 1905 to commemorate the first visit of King George V to India. It stands in oriental grandeur in spacious palm decorated gardens. This Museum boast one of the finest collection of elegantly carved ivory artworks; a collection of fascinating 18th & 19th century miniature paintings; and a rich collection of Nepalese and Tibetan art, along with archaeology & natural history in the country

The mosque of Haji Ali is located in the causeway protruding into the Arabian Sea. The white mosque holds the tomb of Saint Haji Ali, who died while on a Haj to Mecca. It is said that the casket containing his body found its way back to Mumbai. Drifting on the sea currents, the casket reached this particular spot. The mosque can only be approached during low tide.

Karla caves - these rock hewn Buddhist caves of the 2nd century BC are amongst the best specimens of ancient Indian architecture and sculpture. The main cathedral, one of the finest Buddhist caves in India, with beautiful pillars of mithuna (copulating) couples.