Probably the most popular and tourist-friendly district of Mumbai is Colaba, full of budget hotels, beautiful colonial buildings, and many attractive restaurants, cafes, and shops.
It is no coincidence that the majestic Gateway of India, a 26-meter arch erected in honor of King George V at the beginning of the last century, stands in this district. For a long time, Europeans flocked here, and even today Colaba has the highest concentration of foreigners in Mumbai, because there are places to stay, places to relax, and plenty to see.
Colonial classical architecture mixed with traditional Indian motifs gives the district a special charm and character. The Prince of Wales Museum, the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Secretariat building, the Rajabai Clock Tower, and Churchgate station are considered must-see stops on all tours of Colaba.
Mayo Street looks especially interesting, with its Victorian Gothic buildings. So many buildings, so many styles, so many stories — it is hard to see everything in one day, so it is better to split the trip over several days, especially since there are plenty of places to stay here, and quite inexpensively.
Overall, Colaba is a very friendly, tidy, and green district, unlike the industrial and business quarters of Mumbai.
