Category: Locality

Hub for tourists, Colaba is the gateway of Mumbai. It starts with Gateway of India the landmark of Mumbai, the Taj Mahal Hotel opposite the Gateway of India and Radio Club situated on the other side. Traditionally shoppers’ paradise, Colaba is patronized by tourists for 5-star hotels. Causeway shopping is the best shopping in Colaba. While shopping in Colaba, you can rub shoulders with Mumbai’s elite. However, Colaba has lost its supremacy with the opening of new shopping malls and arcades in Bandra. But it is still a preferred shopping destination among Mumbai’s elite. It is a one stop shop where shoppers’ will get everything they want. It is ideal place to bargain to bag cheapest clothes. It also sells quality shoes, Kaftans and other accessories. To the north of Colaba, Churchgate Railway Station is around 3 km and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 28 km. The nearest major railhead is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus which is about 5 km north of Colaba. It is well connected to major centers in the city by excellent bus services. From Colaba, Santa Cruz is about 25 km away. Being a tourist destination, Colaba has numerous accommodations. Tourists can prefer to stay in any of these hotels, namely Hotel Apollo, Taj President Hotel, The Taj Mahal Hotel, Hotel Diplomat, Hotel Harbour View, Hotel Suba Palace, Hotel Godwin, and Paying Guests. Colaba also offers places of tourist interests like Gateway of India, Afghan Memorial Church, Prince Of Wales Museum, and Flora Fountain.