Is Mumbai a good choice for a short first-time trip to India, or are other cities better?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
Mumbai has impressive architecture, but for a first trip to India many recommend Jaipur or Udaipur instead — they're more visually stunning; Bangalore and Pune are also considered more pleasant than Mumbai and Hyderabad.
What the community said
Combining Mumbai and Hyderabad for a first India trip is an unusual choice. For a first visit, Jaipur or Udaipur are recommended instead — much more visually striking. Bangalore and Pune are also considered nicer to visit than Mumbai and Hyderabad.
12 days ago Jaipur, Udaipur
Mumbai's architecture is impressive and well worth seeing — a strong point in its favor.
12 days ago Mumbai architecture
Hyderabad is interesting too, but for a first trip to India it's better paired with Jaipur or Udaipur for the visual richness.
12 days ago Hyderabad + Jaipur/Udaipur