10 Unique Date Ideas in Mumbai
Dating might be a western concept, but more and more Indians (especially in the metropolitan cities) embrace it with open arms. With dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, meeting someone interesting is easy and effort free. Once the other person agrees to meet you in person, picking the right venue for the first date is vital. In this article, I want to share with you some unique date ideas in Mumbai.
Check out the 10 unique date ideas in Mumbai
1. Go on a tea tasting tour
If you both love tea, you should consider going on a tea tasting tour. You won’t find outdoor tea tasting tours in Mumbai, but some cafes provide this service. Primarily, tea tasting is done in open tea plantations in places like Kerala or Assam, but Mumbai does have some fancy tea boutiques that allow you to taste an assortment of high-end teas.
2. Spend a few hours on a deserted beach
Visiting the beach with family and friends is a common place for North Americans and Europeans. But Indians do not visit the seaside as much. And there are plenty of reasons behind it. However, a walk on a deserted beach can be a unique date idea for couples who have known each other for a while.
3. Go for a candlelight dinner
A candlelight date night might seem old-fashioned to some people but it is tried and tested. A few candles, a crackling fireplace, soft music, and rain on the roof (if you are lucky) create an aura of fatal romance.
4. Take a sunset stroll across the marine drive
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Marine drive is one of the most enchanted places in Mumbai. It is a social place, hence not as deserted as some other beaches. People of all ages prefer to spend their weekend evenings on Marine drive. This venue is perfect for a first date. The social environment will make you and your date feel safer. You will have lots of people around you and your date.
5. Visit a shopping mall
I know that shopping malls can be a romance killer, especially when they are overcrowded (as most malls in Mumbai are). I suggest planning a date in a shopping mall on weekdays. Most malls have a cozy food court with free-of-cost seating. You can also opt for fancy cafes located within the mall.
6. Take a scenic helicopter ride over the city
Most people think a helicopter ride in Mumbai would be super expensive, but that is not the case. You will find Mumbai Darshan companies offering affordable rides ranging from 4000 per person to 8000 per person. It depends on the travel time and the flying location.
7. Learn to cook together
Instead of eating in a fancy restaurant, why not learn to cook the food you love with the person you plan to spend the rest of your life with? You are doing something new and exciting by learning to cook with your potential romantic partner. And by the way, learning to cook together can be an intimate experience.
8. Explore the Sanjay Gandhi national park
The Sanjay Gandhi national park (also known as Borivali national park) is an 87 km² protected forest in the middle of the bustling city. There is a section within the park where you can observe wild animals from afar. Walking through the national park with a loved one can be sheer bliss.
9. Browse the foot stalls at Girgaon Chowpatty
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This particular unique date idea is reserved for the foodies in Mumbai. Girgaon Chowpatty has a unique street food section where you will find a number of stalls selling everything from Indian to Chinese cuisines. Eating out on the street is not for everyone, hence it is important that you and your date are outgoing, sociable people.
10. Enjoy a buffet meal at the Taj hotel
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Taj hotel can be easily overlooked by people looking for a date venue. It is expensive and caters mainly to tourists from the west. That being said, Taj has some of the best restaurants within its premises. Shamiana, Sea Lounge, Masala craft, and Wasabi, are a few popular ones. The buffet will cost you somewhere around 2000 per person. Find more information here.
Final thoughts
There is no shortage of secret places in Mumbai for couples, but one must take into account the PDA Regulations set by the authorities. According to the Bombay Police Act 1951, a couple is not allowed to be intimate in public areas.
Every country has rules and regulations regarding PDA (public display of affection). Mumbai is quite a progressive city, and one can date while keeping the rules and regulations in mind.
