From dazzling clothing shopping streets to aesthetic ornament markets, Mumbai is a paradise for shopaholic travellers. Mumbai is a blender of diversified culture therefore clothing shopping streets gives you abundant options to satisfy your hunger for shopping like you can find places to shop for Rajasthani, Gujrati, Marathi traditional wear as well as catholic wear. From accessories to home decor shopping, you will not get disappointed while shopping in Mumbai. Pocket friendly shopping street of Mumbai is an ultimate way to explore true colours of Mumbai.
1. Chor Bazaar: India’s largest flea market which gives you countless options for antiques and vintage items. Vintage items like watch, wall clock, telephone, camera, currency, chandelier, furniture and many more antique items. A chaotic street of Chor Bazaar is worth visiting on Friday morning (around 4am) if you want to do a cheapest shopping of your life.
How to reach: near by station C.S.T and take a taxi from station to bhendi Bazaar
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2. Crawford market: one destination for all your need as from clothes to home decor items, from accessories to electronics everything is available in Crawford market. It’s the best place to shop for party decor items as you can find unique party decor items at an affordable price compare to other expensive party shops.
How to reach: nearby station Marine Lines and take a taxi from there till crawford market (Share taxi is available)
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3. Musafir Khana market: A small street which is famous for designed crockery items and other kitchenware items. Classy carving trays and silver utensils will be available here only at a reasonable price.
How to reach: nearby station Marine Lines and take a taxi to reach musafir khana (Share taxi is available)
4. Manish market: A wholesale market for electronics, fabric and home decor items. Best market if you want to shop in bulk at a reasonable price so manish market should be your 1st option.
How to reach: nearby station Marine Lines and take a taxi to reach Manish Market (Share taxi is available)
5. Fashion Street: Unisex clothing shopping streets where you just need to play with your bargaining tricks. You can actually shop variety of items if you are good at barraging.
How to reach: nearby station Churchgate and 5 minutes walking distance from station
6. Colaba Causeway: A long shopping street which offers variety of products in terms of ornaments, clothes and vintage items. You can have replica of branded items here if you are lucky. Just keep your eyes open to catch a good item at cheap price.
How to reach: nearby station Churchgate and take a taxi from there (fare - 40 rs. max)
7. Lamington road: wholesale and retail market of electronic items where one can shop computer goods, electronic items, television equipments and wireless equipments at cheap price. Quality can be a question here as this market offers china products which are not durable.
How to reach: nearby station Grant Road and market is 5 minutes walkable distance from station
8. Linking road: girl’s fairyland for street shopping. Buy classy western wear, footwear and accessories at affordable price which depends upon your bargaining funda. Shopping at linking road is a primary birth right of any girl in Mumbai. So you are not buying something unique here because very next day, you will find another girl wearing the same top.
How to reach: nearby station Bandra and take a share auto rickshaw to reach linking road
9. Hill road / Elco market: Same as linking road but better collection if you will compare with linking road. Here you can get first copy of branded cloths in few shops. Being located in a catholic area, hill road market offers choice in catholic wear as well. Specially explore Elco market during Christmas for its stylish one piece collection.
How to reach: nearby station bandra and take an autorickshaw to reach elco market
10. Dharavi’s Leather Street: Best place to buy leather jackets, boots and bags but these are not cheap places to shop. Quality of leather items is extremely good so you can do your long term investment in leather items here.
How to reach: nearby station Sion and it's 10 minutes walking distance from sion station
11. Bhuleshwar Market: Best place to shop during wedding season. Beautiful traditional wear and Rajasthani accessories are the uniqueness of this place. Full with Marwari and gujarati people as it offers wide range of Rajasthani items. Apart from traditional wear, it offers options in western wear also but not so good. Best time to explore in Navratri.
How to reach: nearby station Charni Road and take a share taxi to reach market
12. Hindmata market: Best place to shop for readymade Punjabi dress and dress material. It’s a wholesale market as well as a retail market. Mostly crowded by locals during festive season.
How to reach: nearby station parel and take a bus or taxi to reach market.
13. Old furniture Market: Vintage furniture at affordable price if you know how to bargain. Best place to buy second hand furniture in Mumbai.
How to reach: nearby station andheri and take an autorickshaw to reach Juna Furniture market
14. Natraj market: This market is a combination of western as well as traditional wear which offers numerous options at an affordable rate. This lane is comprised of small shops which offer several items but specialised in cloths, accessories and footwear.
How to reach: nearby station malad and it's 5 minutes walking distance from station
15. Kabutarkhana market: Best for shopping Maharashtrian sari, utensils and cosmetic products at low price. This market is full of small as well as big silk saree showrooms which remains crowded always by locals.
How to reach: nearby station Dadar and it's 5 minutes walk from station
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So it's all about crazy shopping streets of Mumbai.
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