LandmarkGateway of India
Mumbai · Maharashtra
Mumbai's grand seafront arch — the city's most iconic landmark, gazing out over the Arabian Sea beside the Taj hotel.
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Colaba Causeway
Mumbai · Maharashtra
Mumbai's most famous shopping street — a bustling stretch of street stalls, cafés, antiques and the legendary Leopold Café.
Timings
Street stalls roughly 11 AM – 10 PM
Entry
Free
Best time
Late afternoon into evening
Time needed
2–3 hours
Colaba Causeway is the buzzing retail spine of South Mumbai — a long, crowded street where pavement stalls spill over with cheap jewellery, clothes, sunglasses, handicrafts and curios, all to be haggled over with gusto. It's the city's classic street-shopping experience.
Between the bargains, the causeway is dotted with atmospheric institutions: the historic Leopold Café, antique shops, bookstores and some of Mumbai's best-loved eateries. It's tourist-central, but genuinely fun.
Don't miss
- ›Bargaining for clothes, jewellery and souvenirs at the street stalls.
- ›A beer at the historic Leopold Café.
- ›The nearby Kala Ghoda arts precinct and galleries.
Good to know
Haggle hard — starting prices are inflated for tourists. Keep an eye on belongings in the crowds. Easily paired with the Gateway of India.
Plan your visit
Timings
Street stalls roughly 11 AM – 10 PM
Entry fee
Free
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into evening
Time needed
2–3 hours
How to reach
Colaba, South Mumbai; near the Gateway of India
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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