Shopping in Mumbai

Mumbai is a shopper's paradise with bargain buys, exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars. The bazaars of Kalbadevi and Bhuleshwar are must visits while in Mumbai. The Mangaldas Market, Zaveri Bazaar, and Chor Bazaar are amongst the best-known shopping places of Mumbai. The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market or the Crawford Market is renowned for offering the best of fruits and vegetables in Mumbai.

Places of Interest:

Sightseeing in Mumbai and be started from the Gateway of India is located on the waterfront in South Mumbai. It is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. Adjacent to it are the Taj Mahal Palace and Taj Intercontinental hotels, which are an important landmark. The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai harbour near the coast of Mumbai. They are the focal point of the Elephanta Island. The Trimurti of Elephanta is very popular. The Banganaga consists of a tank surrounded by steps on all four sides. It is part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex. The Mumbai University is not fixed upto a single location but is spread over the whole city of Mumbai and the four coastal districts of Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. The Rajabai Clock Tower has a spiral staircase and most exquisite stained glass windows. Every fifteen minutes, one tune is played. The Nehru center consists of the Nehru Planetarium, Art Gallery and Library. The Aarey Milk Colony is located in Goregaon East. It has immense natural beauty and it supplies milk to the entire city of Mumbai. Powai Lake is a large artificial lake, located in the northern suburb of Mumbai. The Indian Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Industrial Engineering are located near this lake.