Top 10 Places to Visit Near Kemps Corner, Mumbai
March 20, 2026
A Traveller's Guide | Presented by The Shalimar Hotel
If you're visiting South Mumbai, Kemps Corner is a convenient place to base yourself. Well-connected and close to some of the city’s most iconic spots, it offers easy access to history, culture, and everyday Mumbai experiences. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to the city, there’s plenty to explore within a short distance. If you're planning to stay in the area, choosing the right hotel can make getting around much easier.
The Shalimar Hotel is well located, keeping you close to everything on this list. With comfortable rooms and attentive service, it makes getting around the area straightforward.
Here are ten places worth visiting around Kemps Corner.
1. Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach is one of Mumbai’s most recognisable seaside spots. It’s one of the city’s most visited stretches of coastline. Located at the northern end of Marine Drive along the Arabian Sea, this isn’t a typical beach for sunbathing. It’s a busy, social spot where Mumbaikars come to unwind.
The beach is especially known during Ganesh Chaturthi, when large crowds gather for the immersion of Ganesh idols. But beyond the festival season, Chowpatty is a paradise for street food lovers.
Just a short ride from The Shalimar Hotel, visiting Chowpatty is especially enjoyable in the evening when the beach glows with fairy lights and the hum of a city at ease.
2. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Mani Bhavan on Laburnum Road is a meaningful stop if you're interested in India’s independence movement. It served as Mahatma Gandhi’s Mumbai residence between 1917 and 1934.
Several important movements were planned from here, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha. Gandhi's personal room on the first floor has been preserved exactly as it was. The room still has his spinning wheel, mattress, and personal belongings.
The ground floor features beautifully crafted dioramas depicting key events from Gandhi's life, while the research library houses over 50,000 books, letters, and documents making it a large collection of books and documents related to his life.
It’s a place that offers a clear look into that period. Entry is open to all, with a modest admission fee.
3. Hanging Gardens
Located on Malabar Hill, the Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens) are terraced gardens laid out in 1881. Built over the city's main underground reservoir, they are known for their animal-shaped hedges.
The gardens are well-shaded and meticulously maintained, offering a peaceful escape from the noise and pace of city life below. Whether you are an early morning walker, a family on a leisurely outing, or a couple seeking a quiet corner, the Hanging Gardens deliver. From certain vantage points, you can also glimpse the shimmer of the Arabian Sea in the distance.
A sunrise or early morning walk here is worth it. It’s quiet, well-maintained, and open to all. Given its central location, you can be here before the crowds even think about arriving.
4. Tattva Wellness Spa
After a long day of exploring, a spa session can be a good way to unwind, and Tattva Wellness Spa is a reliable option nearby. A well-known spa brand, Tattva brings a range of wellness treatments offering a range of treatments to help you unwind.
Their offerings span a wide spectrum of healing traditions from Swedish and deep tissue massages to traditional Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy sessions, and body scrubs. The setting is calm, and the therapists are experienced. Adding a session here is a relaxing way to break up a busy itinerary.
5. Warden Road (Bhulabhai Desai Road)
Officially renamed Bhulabhai Desai Road but still fondly known as Warden Road, this charming and culturally rich street is a good place to explore at a slower pace. Lined with heritage buildings, independent boutiques, art galleries, and inviting cafés, Warden Road offers a pace of life that feels quieter than most parts of the city.
The street is home to the Cymroza Art Gallery, one of Mumbai's oldest and most respected private galleries. It regularly showcases works by some of the country's finest contemporary artists. Beyond the gallery, the road is dotted with quirky bookshops, upscale lifestyle stores, and cafés and small spots worth exploring.
Warden Road is a great option for a relaxed afternoon. It's a short walk or drive from The Shalimar Hotel and it's one of those spontaneous add-ons that often turns out to be the highlight of the trip.
6. Nepean Sea Road
A stroll along Nepean Sea Road is one of the simpler ways to take in this part of the city. A well-known residential stretch, this tree-lined road runs along the western ridge of Malabar Hill and offers clear views of the Arabian Sea between the stately buildings and heritage bungalows that line its length.
Primarily a residential and arterial road, Nepean Sea Road isn't marked by tourist attractions per se, but that's precisely its charm. The slower pace, older buildings, and sea breeze make it feel quieter than most parts of the city. A stroll here feels like stepping into a quieter, older version of the city.
For those staying nearby, an evening drive or sunset walk along Nepean Sea Road is a simple and scenic way to spend some time nearby.
7. National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC)
The National Museum of Indian Cinema offers a clear overview of the country’s film history. Located on Pedder Road, it’s a convenient visit from this area. The museum is spread across two buildings: the Glass Gallery and the restored Gulshan Mahal.
Inside, the galleries are rich and immersive. The Gulshan Mahal houses nine chronologically arranged sections covering the origin of cinema in India, the silent film era, the arrival of sound in the 1930s, the Studio Era, the New Wave movement, and Regional Cinema. Highlights include the Arriflex camera used by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, vintage projectors, rare film posters, original costumes, and the Oxberry Animation Camera on which India's earliest cartoon films were made.
The Glass Gallery, meanwhile, features a life-size hyper-realistic statue of Satyajit Ray at its entrance, dedicated galleries on Gandhi and Cinema, a Children's Film Studio with a stop-motion animation setup, a green screen experience, and cutting-edge interactive installations. Entry is reasonably priced, and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
For Bollywood lovers, history buffs, and curious travellers alike, NMIC is well worth a visit. It’s a convenient half-day outing from this part of the city.
8. Banganga Tank
Tucked away in the historic Walkeshwar area at the southern tip of Malabar Hill, Banganga Tank is one of Mumbai’s oldest and quieter heritage spots. According to Hindu legend, Lord Rama shot a sacred arrow (baan) into the earth here during his search for Sita, causing the holy waters of the Ganga to spring forth. From this sacred legend comes the name "Banganga" the Ganga born from an arrow.
The tank is surrounded by over 40 temples and ghats, creating a calm space away from the surrounding city. Pilgrims visit throughout the year to bathe in the sacred waters, offer prayers at the surrounding temples, and find a few moments of peace in the midst of the city. The annual Banganga Music Festival, usually held in January, brings live classical performances to the area.
Banganga Tank offers a quieter, more spiritual side of Mumbai that many visitors miss.
9. Kamala Nehru Park
Adjacent to the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, Kamala Nehru Park is a popular public garden in South Mumbai. It was laid out in 1952 and named after Kamala Nehru, the wife of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The park is popular with families and visitors looking for a good view.
The park's most photographed feature is its giant boot-shaped structure, affectionately known as the "Old Woman's Shoe" after the famous English nursery rhyme which children absolutely love to climb and explore. It's a wonderfully whimsical installation that adds charm and character to an already lovely space.
Beyond the boot, Kamala Nehru Park offers wide views across Mumbai, with views of Marine Drive, Back Bay, and the city skyline, especially around sunset.
If you're staying nearby, visiting Kamala Nehru Park is well worth your time and is best savoured during the golden hour. Don't forget your camera.
10. Malabar Hill
Saving the grandest for last, Malabar Hill is one of Mumbai’s most well-known and historic neighbourhoods. This elevated promontory, overlooking the Arabian Sea on multiple sides, is home to Mumbai's most prestigious addresses, its most spectacular vistas, and some of the city's most important landmarks.
At its summit stands Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra and a colonial-era structure set within large grounds. The broader neighbourhood is lined with heritage bungalows, tree-shaded lanes, and some of Mumbai's finest residential buildings, many of which are home to the city's most celebrated industrialists, politicians, and Bollywood personalities.
Of course, Malabar Hill is also the home of the Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, and Banganga Tank, all of which we've already celebrated in this list. But the hill itself is worth experiencing simply by walking its quiet streets, breathing the sea air, and taking in a quieter side of the city.
Malabar Hill brings together some of the best views and landmarks in South Mumbai. Its location makes it easy to explore this area at your own pace.
Why Make The Shalimar Hotel Your Base?
With several places close by, staying in the right location makes a difference. The Shalimar Hotel has long been regarded as a well-located option near Kemps Corner. Comfortable rooms, attentive service, and a central location make The Shalimar Hotel a reliable choice for travellers.
Whether you're travelling solo, with family, or for work, The Shalimar Hotel focuses on what matters most—comfort and convenience. It offers a balanced stay experience in one of the city’s most accessible locations.
There are plenty of places to explore in this part of the city, and staying nearby makes it easier to get around.
Mumbai is waiting. The Shalimar Hotel is ready to welcome you.
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