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Colaba Causeway, officially known as Shahid

Colaba Causeway, officially known as ShahidBhagat SinghBhagat SinghRoad, is aRoad, is a commercial street

commercial street,,[1][1] and a major and a major causewaycausewayor land link betweenor land link betweenColabaColabaandand the

theOld Woman's IslandOld Woman's Island in the city of in the city of MumbaiMumbai,, IndiaIndia.. It lies close to the

It lies close to theFortFort area, and to the east of area, and to the east of Cuffe ParadeCuffe Parade,, an upmarket an upmarket neighbourhood in

neighbourhood inSouth MumbaiSouth Mumbai,, and close by are Mumbai's famous land and close by are Mumbai's famous landmarks,marks, the

theGateway of IndiaGateway of India andandTaj Mahal Palace & Tower Taj Mahal Palace & Tower ..Causeway,as it is known toCauseway,as it is known to the locals, was constructed by the

the locals, was constructed by theBritish East India CompanyBritish East India Company,, during the tenure during the tenure of 

of Sir Robert GrantSir Robert Grant (1779(1779 –  – 1838) as the governor of Bombay (18351838) as the governor of Bombay (1835 –  – 1838),1838),and itsand its construction completed in 1838, which used

construction completed in 1838, which used the Old Woman's Island as a part ofthe Old Woman's Island as a part of it;

it;with this the last two islands of Colaba and Old with this the last two islands of Colaba and Old Woman's Island (out ofWoman's Island (out of the

theSeven islands of BombaySeven islands of Bombay)), which were first taken in 1675, got connected with, which were first taken in 1675, got connected with the mainland of 

the mainland of BombayBombay.. Until 1839, Colaba was accessible only during the low Until 1839, Colaba was accessible only during the low tide, though soon it saw rapid development

tide, though soon it saw rapid development in the area, especially after thein the area, especially after the construction the

construction theCotton ExchangeCotton Exchange at atCotton GreenCotton Greenin 1844.in 1844.The Causeway wasThe Causeway was later further widened in 1861 and 1863.

Visiting the area around Colaba Causeway requires that

Visiting the area around Colaba Causeway requires that you take the day off to doyou take the day off to do it. Right from morning until late evening, you

it. Right from morning until late evening, you will find a bunch of activitieswill find a bunch of activities around the area. Colaba Causeway is close to the Gateway of India, a popular around the area. Colaba Causeway is close to the Gateway of India, a popular tourist spot in M

tourist spot in Mumbai where you can just umbai where you can just hang around. You will hang around. You will never knownever know how minutes become hours here as you watch the crowds swell during vacations how minutes become hours here as you watch the crowds swell during vacations and weekends. Come rain or

and weekends. Come rain or shine, you will always find people here comishine, you will always find people here coming tong to catch a glimpse of the sea. Besides, there

catch a glimpse of the sea. Besides, there are also ferry rides available if the seaare also ferry rides available if the sea isn’t too choppy and the weather is

isn’t too choppy and the weather is calm.calm.

Shopping is the first and foremost reason to visit Colaba

Shopping is the first and foremost reason to visit Colaba Causeway. The streetCauseway. The street

greets you with stall-after-stalls of stockpiled things. While

greets you with stall-after-stalls of stockpiled things. While stuff like shawls, t-stuff like shawls, t-

shirts with popular superheroes, slogans and logos, bags, bangles, e

shirts with popular superheroes, slogans and logos, bags, bangles, earrings, hairarrings, hair

accessories, sunglasses, amusing toys, useful domestic items and decorative

accessories, sunglasses, amusing toys, useful domestic items and decorative

 pieces are found on the road at steal-worthy prices; there are exquisite galleries,

 pieces are found on the road at steal-worthy prices; there are exquisite galleries,

 boutiques and outlets also to lend you a taste of some fine and sophisticated

 boutiques and outlets also to lend you a taste of some fine and sophisticated

shopping.

shopping.

There is Le Mill for posh designer wear, Good E

There is Le Mill for posh designer wear, Good Earth for offbeat home décor andarth for offbeat home décor and

apparels with a rustic feel and for unique costume

apparels with a rustic feel and for unique costume jewellery, there is Curiojewellery, there is Curio

Cottage. There is also a lovely trinket shop Parvati Villa, beach fashion store Oak

Cottage. There is also a lovely trinket shop Parvati Villa, beach fashion store Oak

Tree and souvenir shop - The Bombay Store. If you are an impulsive shopper, you

Tree and souvenir shop - The Bombay Store. If you are an impulsive shopper, you

need someone to keep an eye on you. The very paradise of a shopaholic, Colaba

need someone to keep an eye on you. The very paradise of a shopaholic, Colaba

Causeway literally sells everything you can think of bu

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