the sevri fort tip is solid but timing matters a lot. go in december or january when the flamingos are actually there, i went in march once and saw maybe three birds. also you can climb up the fort walls if you're careful, best view is from the top left corner looking toward the city

for the parsicolony at cusrow baug, the guard might stop you at the gate. just say you're going to the fire temple or the bakery inside and they'll let you through. the bakery does these amazing mawa cakes for 30 rupees each, cash only though

if you're doing the metro thing, the versova to ghatkopar line gets packed from 9 to 11am. better to take it after 11 or before 7. the new line 2a is cleaner and less crowded but stops at bkc which isn't near most of these spots

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honestly the dr bhaus daji lad museum is worth it just for the building itself, the staircase is gorgeous and most people miss it because they're rushing through the galleries. the cafe out back does a decent filter coffee for like 50 bucks and its quiet enough to sit and read for an hour

one thing nobody talks about is the banganga tank at night during full moon. theres a small aarti around 7pm and the whole place glows with diyas floating on the water. its not crowded at all, maybe 15-20 locals max. bring mosquito repellent though the water attracts them like crazy

for the hanging gardens, skip the main entrance and walk to the back near the kamala nehru park side. there's a small bench overlooking the entire city skyline and you can see the sun set behind the sea link. i go there alone sometimes just to clear my head after work

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yeah the banganga tank at full moon is something else, i went during diwali once and the whole place was lit up with clay lamps, felt like stepping back a few centuries. there's a tiny stall near the entrance that sells fresh coconut water for 20 rupees, perfect after the walk down those steps from walkeshwar road.

if you're near khotachiwadi, stop by the st. teresa's church at the end of the lane, it's a simple white structure from the 1800s and the priest sometimes lets you ring the bell if you ask nicely. the area around it has these old wells that most people walk right past without noticing.

one thing i'd add is the matunga market area for south indian food, specifically ramashray for their idli and sambar at around 60 rupees a plate. it's not in the guide but it's a 15 minute walk from the dr. bhaus daji lad museum and way better than the overpriced stuff in colaba.

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ngl the easiest way is to just hand them over to a scrapwala near your building, they'll sort through and take what they want, rest goes to recycling. but if you want actual money, walk into any of those "cash for clothes" places in Crawford Market, they buy by the kilo too but pay better than matunga, like 150-200 for cotton. just don't bring anything with stains or tears, they'll reject it outright and you'll waste your time hauling it there

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fwiw you could also try the Instagram thrift stores that are based out of mumbai, like "bombay thrift store" or "mumbai thrift club". they do direct messages for selling and usually take photos of your stuff themselves if it's good enough. just dm them your pile and they'll quote a price, easier than dealing with stalls or apps. also, if you have any branded stuff, try the "luxury thrift" pages instead, they pay way better for zara or h&m than the general ones

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The St. Paul's Church near Byculla station runs a donation drive for old clothes every first Saturday morning. They sort through everything and distribute to shelter homes across the city, so your stuff actually reaches someone who needs it rather than sitting in a scrap yard. Just drop off before 11am or the volunteers pack up for the day.

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