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Colaba

Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg | near Colaba Bus Station, Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: This popular tourist district includes museums, the Gateway of India, a slew of shops and vendors on the Colaba Causeway and the Sassoon Dock, where... more » Owner description: This popular tourist district includes museums, the Gateway of India, a slew of shops and vendors on the Colaba Causeway and the Sassoon Dock, where fishing boats unload their pungent catches at dawn. « less
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

History: The name Colaba, comes from Kolabhat, a word in the language of Kolis, the indigenous inhabitants of the islands, before the arrival of Portuguese. The area that is now Colaba was originally a region consisting of two islands: Colaba and Little Colaba (or Old Woman's Island). The island of Colaba was one of the Seven islands of Bombay ruled... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

There's actually nothing exciting about the shopping experience in Colaba. All the shops look the same and the quality of most product is average, at most. There are far better markets in Asia, and this market offers no experience or local soul at all. Don't even think about eating in one of the eateries around - the place is filthy.

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Mumbai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

best place for tourists to get a fun flavour of street shopping in south mumbai. it's still, almost the same and reflects the charm of cheap shopping in upmarket south mumbai. unique.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Nice trip to have to walk on the old cause ways and do some window shoping at teh small stall on the road side

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

There are many roadside stores who sell many small items popular with ladies, like ear rings,necklaces, dress materials,chappals,dupatta, silver wares, and perfumes.You have to bargain properly,else you will land up paying high price.The good eateries are spread all over colaba, famous Taj mahal hotel is also nearby, the famous bade miyan 's eatery is also nearby.The Gateway of India is... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

You gotto go to Colaba causeway if you like junk jewellery, cheap fancy footwear, funky clothes and the works. Be ready to bargain a lot as the rates are often very high to make a good profit from tourists. If you love shopping and haggling, you will love this place.

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Shimla, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Awesome place...!! I must tell you this is a kind of place which has the essence of what Britishers gave to India. The architecture if the gigantic buildings..is super amazing. There is a flea market from where I got some exciting stuff at great price, of course after bargain..!! But it was worth. You can check out some really nice... More

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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I visited the Colaba at 19th April, 2013 first time in my Mumbai trip & then again visited the place on 20th & 21st April. According to my experience the place is awesome to visit at anytime in the day. I visited here in morning, daytime & evening & found it much interesting each time. Firstly, I will tell you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Noisy, bustling, bargaining, haggling. Hey- it was fun. Bought all the junk we needed fro present back home.

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Hyderabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

High society! Awesome shopping! Awesome restaurants.Great place to stay. Must stay in a beach side hotel You will find many. Taj Mahal hotel - beautiful! Good place to relax, shop and spend loads of time by the beach. A must to go!!!

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