Colaba Causeway, Colaba Causeway in Bombay, Colaba Causeway in Mumbai : Famous India

Colaba Causeway

Mumbai in itself is a market place. Its one of those cities, which has everything for the common man and know show to please the rich. Its a Quarantine, you throw the dice and you will either be a part of the Market Place called Mumbai or Thrown out of it. Its the way of life of Mumbai. Its Ruthless yet the prettiest of all. A gala place for the entire year, it has the exceptional months of May and June.

Its the best place for the Shoppers, for there isn't a brand which you won't find here. But a word of Caution, there isn't a World Class Brand whose duplicate Brand is not made here. So while you are shopping here, be ready to be on the heels all the time!

Location : The Heart of the Mumbai City is the Colaba Causeway Market. Colaba Causeway Market can easily be reached by taking cabs. Its the best way to reach the market. Colaba Causeway Market is also near Bandra and the Hanging Gardens. The location of Colaba Causeway Market makes it near to many popular destinations of Mumbai City like the Elephanta Caves and the Gateway of India. One of the best Markets of Mumbai to shop from and to have a leisure time, its the hot hob of the college goers and the tourists coming from outer stations and worldwide.

Fast Facts

City Name - Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Market Name - Colaba Causeway

Famed For - Silver Jewellery, Shoes and Books

Language Spoken - Hindi, English, Marathi

Best Time to Visit - Round the year except the months of June and July.

Gateway of India
Mumbai, they say was presented to the Queen Victoria as a Gift from the British Army. As a symbol of recognition, the Gateway of India was made on the shores of Mumbai s Sea. See, this strange marvel near the Hotel Taj of Mumbai.

Elephanta Caves
These Rock Cut Caves depict the various forms of one of the most revered Hindu Gods - Lord Shiva. Considered as UNESCO World Heritage Site, these are a must see for the ones visiting Mumbai.

Shopping Spree in Colaba Causeway :

» Victoria Terminus - Victoria Terminus, made by the Britishers, is still today the Architectural Marvel of Mumbai City. Renamed as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, this building still holds attraction to its newcomers. A must watch.

» Prince of Wales Museum - Made by the contribution of the then richies of Mumbai City, this Museum was made in the Honour of Prince of Wales in the year 1914, who was coming to India for the first time. Now Renamed as Shivajis Museum, the Prince of Wales Museum still hold attraction for the travellers and visitors.

» Haji Alis Mosque - Made near the Asias longest Flyover, the Haji Alis Mosque contains the Tomb of Muslim Sufi Saint Haji Ali. Its one of the famous Pilgrims of Muslims and can be visited by all.

Long stones walls of Bookstores and Hotels, thick rows of Human beings walking past by, shopkeepers waiting for the people to come in, students eating the road side chowpsey and the cold drinks and tea exchanging hands - all are the symbol of being in the Colaba Causeway Market. Shop here for daily wear clothes, silver jewellery, artificial jewellery sets, cosmetics and books. Sit here in the oldest Coffee Shop of Mumbai and read the writers. Try a pair of delicate bellies and the rough trends of wooden shoes. Eat the Mumbaia Thai (Lunch/Dinner) or gulp a cold drink. Eat, drink and be Merry is the flow of Colaba Causeway. Its the best place to be in to have a leisure day - if you can be a good boy!

Not to be Missed

Nariman Point - The Business Point of India with its skyscrapers has been a point of all its visitors. though you won't find much of the things here, still its a marvel to see so many buildings touching the sky.

Our Suggestions

One of the busiest and easily reachable places is the Colaba Causeway Market. Its easily reachable from the Taj Hotel, The Gateway of India and the Elephanta Caves.

Bargaining is the best advice you will get while in Colaba Causeway. Haggle as much as you can, you will never end up paying less.

Local Trains do not take you to Colaba Causeway, the nearest place you can reach is Victoria Terminus or the Chatrapati Shivaji Railway Station. You can also take a Cab to Colaba as it will drop you in the middle of the market.

Colaba is best known for Artificial Jewellery, Indian Shoes and coffee. Its also one of the best places in Mumbai to try out the Maharashtrian Thali ( Mumbai Lunch/ Dinner).

Money Converters aren't a problem in Mumbai City. Almost the entire city has the money converters.

Make a choice of your own as far as food is considered. Mostly the food is good in most of the restaurants; still having food in your hotel is the best as the prices are reasonable there.

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