10 Best Souvenirs to Buy in Mumbai
Mumbai, the soul of all human activities, is the place which creates millionaires and paupers overnight. Mumbai is the entertainment as well as the commercial hub of India. To most of us, the very name of the city means the glamour of the Bollywood industry, cricket matches in the weekends, Double-Decker buses, enjoying bhelpuri on the golden beaches, rollicking nightlife, best of food etc.
These are the 10 best souvenirs to buy in Mumbai such as Post Cards and Photographs of Gateway of India, Spices, Decor Items From The Bombay, Sarees and Clothing, Art, Retro Bollywood Posters, Incense Perfumed Oil, Musical Instruments(Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium), Wood Carvings and Antiques. But we will have a brief discussion about the best 5 souvenirs.
Jewellery From Colaba Causeway: From miniature models of historic monuments in the city to vintage movie posters, there’s a lot to browse through here. However, if jewellery and accessories suit your fancy then the Causeway’s many artificial jewellery vendors are who you should be paying a visit to. Traditional Jhumkas are the most loved jewellery to locals as well as tourists.
Spices: Available throughout Indian cities and villages, local spices are fantastic and handy souvenirs for any traveller. Mumbai has many vibrant spice markets from where you can purchase pretty much any Indian spice you are looking for. Mirchi Gali in Kalbadevi has an overwhelming range of dried chilli powders as well as fresh chillies from around the country, in addition to other local spices.
Saris or Clothing: Mumbai has much to offer to the shopaholics. There are lots of boutiques, Malls and Stores in Mumbai where you will find traditional sarees. If you would like something really unique, get an outfit made for you from scratch by one of the city’s many talented designers and tailors.
Art: Skip the high-end galleries and head to the city’s markets for affordable handicraft items or to Kala Ghoda, the city’s art district, for affordable yet impressive miniature paintings by street artists. Mumbai has much to offer if you’re looking to purchase artwork — regardless of your budget.
Decor items from The Bombay Store: The Bombay Store is today a huge chain with all sorts of items from Pashmina shawls and brass statues to local fragrances. Founded in 1906. This place is the ultimate souvenir store for all things Mumbai. This place is full of presents, you just have to pick one. You will get around everything in here.