Markets in Mumbai

Discussion in 'Cities in India' started by manish.pawar, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. manish.pawar

    manish.pawar New Member

    The city of Mumbai is an abode of numerous shopping malls and marketplaces, which is well-known for displaying the trendiest and up-to-date items. The “city of dreams” provides best opportunities for shopping where one can find all sort of items from apparels, shoes, accessories to home décor items and kitchenware. This metropolitan Indian city has become renowned all over the World for housing boutiques and showrooms of World’s famous designers. Mumbai offers best opportunities for shopping and India travelers can go for a shopping spree to places like Zaveri Bazaar, Crawford Market, Fashion Street, Chor Bazaar and Colaba Causeway. You must travel or visit the following shopping places in Mumbai , Maharashtra :

    Zaveri Bazaar

    Popular for jewelry, Zaveri Bazaar is one of the bustling markets of Mumbai. Situated at Bhuleshwar in South of Mumbai, it is a bewilderment of constricted alleyways, speckled with numerous jewelry shops that vend jewelry and gems. The headquarters of the biggest jewelry retailer of the nation, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, after which the market has been named, is located here. This place remains busy round the clock and features numerous craftsmen who are involved in making ornaments. The place is famous mainly for gold items but also puts on sale semi-precious ornaments.

    Crawford Market

    Crawford Market is among the oldest market of the Island City, Mumbai. The market is located inside a historic building that has colonial architecture and is a popular fruit and vegetable wholesale market. Besides being a popular wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, Crawford Market also has several shops that deals in pets and several breeds are available. The market remains open only during mornings all throughout the week, except for Sundays.

    Fashion Street

    Aptly named, Fashion Street is a market that sells items that are in fashion. Housing over 150 stalls, this market is popular among the young crowd, especially the college goers. There are no branded shops but manages to magnetize the young crowd with its trendy clothes and accessories. Fashion Street is famous in the city and remains open all throughout the week from morning till night.

    Chor Bazaar

    Busy streets and degeneration buildings defines Chor Bazaar. Situated in the Southern part of city, this is one of the oldest markets, which was established about 150 years ago. Chor Bazaar is one of the biggest markets of India that sells stolen goods. This place is ideal for buying electronic goods, furniture, jewelry, etc at a reasonable price. Expect for Fridays, this market remains open from 11 AM to 7:30 PM.

    Colaba Causeway

    Situated in the Southern part of Delhi, Colaba Causeway is place where one can find everything staring from books, apparels, handicrafts to jewelry. Offering a festive environment everyday, this market is the best place for shopping. Leopold's Cafe or Cafe Mondegar is the two best hangout places of this market. It is a daily market that opens in the morning and closes at night.
     
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