| Mumbai which was formerly known as Bombay is the | | | | fashion. One of the most important aspects of such |
| capital of the state of Maharashtra in India. It is one of | | | | street vendors is that even though you get the goods |
| the most populous cities in the country and is the | | | | at a very reasonable price, yet one has to really |
| second most populous city in the world. | | | | haggle and bargain tooth and nail for it. |
| Mumbai comprises of seven islands which formed an | | | | Some of the most significant roadside markets include |
| archipelago and were inhabited by the fishing | | | | the Elephanta Caves street vendors, Fashion Street, |
| community. For a long time, this area was ruled by | | | | Colaba Causeway, Near Santa Cruz railway station, |
| different dynasties before being ceded to the | | | | as well as near Andheri Railway Station. |
| Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India | | | | Shopping Malls: Mumbai is one of the most flourishing |
| Company. During the later half of the 18th century, the | | | | and busiest cities in the world. It is ranked in the top |
| British reshaped it with many civil engineering marvels | | | | five cities of the world in terms of business volume. |
| and turned it into a major trading centre. | | | | During the recent times there has been a great surge |
| Over the years, the place has emerged as the | | | | in the shopping malls which have started dotting the |
| commercial and entertainment centre of the country. It | | | | skyline of the city. Most of the malls are more than just |
| houses major financial institutions like the Reserve | | | | shopping destinations. They come with a full package |
| Bank of India, National Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock | | | | of shopping, entertainment and fun zones for the |
| Exchange, headquarters of many banks etc. At the | | | | whole family. |
| same time, it also has a flourishing film and television | | | | Most of the prominent malls are located in South |
| industry which is one of the biggest contributors to the | | | | Mumbai which is the older part of the city. Some of |
| city's economy and a source of employment | | | | the most popular malls in this part of the metropolis are |
| generation. | | | | the High Street Phoenix Mall in Parel with the very |
| There are multiple opportunities in the city for | | | | distinctive chimney showcasing the fact that textile |
| prospective job seekers. It is claimed by many old | | | | industry was at its best in the city. Apart from this |
| timers that if one starts looking for a job in the morning, | | | | there are Atria and Crossroads in Worli. One of the |
| by evening he would have at least five job offers in | | | | busiest areas in Mumbai is the Andheri which houses |
| hand. With such a potential then, it is no wonder that | | | | the City Mall. |
| there are migrants from all over the country who | | | | Apart from this is the Nirmal Lifestyle in Mulund, Inorbit |
| come here in search of a better standard of living and | | | | and Hypercity in Malad. All these malls are huge in size |
| employment. Mumbai is truly a pot-pourri of varied | | | | and offer a varied collection of items from grocery, |
| cultures and communities. | | | | apparel, food items to toys and electronic goods. |
| One of the most interesting things about this amazing | | | | Mumbai Bazaars: Shopping in this bustling city |
| city is the various shops, bazaars and shopping malls. | | | | becomes joie de vivre if one is familiar with the quaint |
| Shopping in itself becomes a life time experience once | | | | streets and by lanes of the city markets. It becomes a |
| you visit the various shops and markets in and around | | | | memorable experience to be cherished forever. Some |
| the megalopolis. All kinds of things can be bought in | | | | of the bazaars have such striking and catchy names |
| these bazaars, right from quaint artifacts to the more | | | | that it is hard to resist a visit there. |
| modern day amenities. | | | | Imagine the picture of a place called the Chor Bazaar |
| Each area in Mumbai has its own fair share of market | | | | (chor literally means thief) wherein you get a |
| space. But there are some specific spots in the | | | | spectacular collection of antiques, jewellery, wooden |
| metropolis which are known world wide for their | | | | articles, leather ware and all other things of daily use. |
| wares and varieties and the great shopping | | | | Crawford Market is famous for flowers, fruit, meat |
| experience they provide. One can really bifurcate the | | | | and fish and is such a lively place that one feels |
| shopping in Mumbai in the following categories: | | | | compelled to capture the activity in the camera. |
| Street Vendors: One of the joys of shopping in | | | | Zaveri Bazaar is known for its excellent range of |
| Mumbai can be drawn at the roadside markets which | | | | jewellery item while the shops in the Merewether |
| sell all sorts of goods right from books to clothes, to | | | | Road behind the Taj Mahal Hotel offer exquisitely |
| shoes and matching accessories. Street vendors | | | | designed carpets. |
| abound the city and there are some very specific | | | | Thus, for an enriched shopping experience one can |
| markets which deal with exclusive goods and ware. | | | | easily go to any of these places and come back fully |
| These markets are trendy and offer the latest in | | | | satisfied. So Happy Shopping Folks! |