Colaba

Part of old Mumbai, lively Colaba has a seaside promenade that begins at the Gateway of India, a tall basalt arch built in the 1920s. The promenade passes high-end fashion boutiques and the iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel, known for its colonial sea-facing tea lounge. Nearby Colaba Causeway is lined with decades-old cafes, hip modern restaurants and outdoor stalls selling handcrafted souvenirs.