Mumbai Shopping

Mumbai

Between the 2nd century BCE and 14th century CE, the islands were ruled by dynasties such as the Satavahanas, Mauryas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Shilaharas. The Delhi Sultanate captured the islands in 1348, later passing them to the Sultanate of Gujarat in 1391.

• Portuguese Era: In 1534, the Portuguese seized Mumbai and named it “Bombaim.” They built forts and churches, leaving a strong colonial imprint.
• British Rule: In 1661, Mumbai was handed to the British Crown as part of Catherine of Braganza’s dowry when she married King Charles II. By 1668, it was leased to the East India Company, which developed it into a major port city.
• Modern Growth: Mumbai became the hub of trade, textiles, and later Bollywood, evolving into India’s financial capital and a global metropolis.
  

   Best Places to See in Mumbai

  Here are the top attractions you shouldn’t miss:

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya: A grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture, showcasing art, history, and cultural exhibits.
  • Gateway Of India Mumbai: Iconic 26m-tall arch built in 1924, overlooking the Arabian Sea.
  • Kanheri Caves: Ancient Buddhist caves with shrines and paintings, dating back to the 1st century BCE.
  • Marine Drive: A palm-lined promenade, famous for its “Queen’s Necklace” effect when lit up at night.
  • Hanging Gardens: Hilltop gardens with animal-shaped hedges and panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
  • Mahakali Caves: Rock-cut Buddhist monastery caves from the 1st–6th centuries CE.
  • Fort George: Remnants of an 18th-century British fort, once part of the Bombay Fort complex.
  • Sion Fort: Built between 1669–1677, offering panoramic views from its hilltop ruins.

  • Popular Weekend Getaways

    Beyond resorts, Mumbai offers quick escapes to:

    • Lonavala & Khandala: Famous twin hill stations with waterfalls and forts
    • Alibaug: Serene beaches and water sports
    • Matheran: No-vehicle hill station with stunning viewpoints
    • Igatpuri: Monsoon heaven with forts and waterfalls
    • Bhandardara: Lakeside camping under the stars

Your Exclusive and Interactive Mumbai Shopping Guide

Shopping in Mumbai is an eclectic experience. It has high-end luxury and amazing street bargains on the same streets. Ironically, Mumbai is called both the City of Dreams and the City that Never Sleeps. (How can you dream if you don’t sleep!) In a way, the city offers a way to dream with your eyes wide open. Planning to go shopping ? Shopkhoj.com brings a comprehensive  Shopping guide for both tourists and local shoppers.

Mumbai Shopping: What Makes It Unique?

Here, we are enabling a virtual way to discover shopping offline. And these are not just shops. A team of local shopping experts  have personally visited these shops.  So we know the streets, we know the bargains, we know the quality and we know who has the best shopping deals. We, at Shopkhoj.com, bring you the best shopping  markets to dig out that exact shop that specializes in Bollywood style blouses. Moreover, our ultimate guide to the luxury malls tells you where exactly you should go to find the exotic face cream.

Top  Shopping Markets

From Bandra’s Linking Road to Matunga’s Gandhi Market to Lower Parel’s High Street Phoenix to Andheri’s station market, we have scouted it all. Go ahead and pick out only those  shops that are worth your time. Most of all, we are also busy lining up some exclusive deals for readers. Especially relevant if you are a shop owner and would like your shop to be on our site. To drive some great footfalls, do get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you all. So let’s get started with our interactive guide to shopping in Mumbai!

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