COLABA OVERVIEW
Colaba, is a part of Mumbai that was once amongst the seven islands of Mumbai ruled by the
Portuguese and gets its name from the word, ‘Kolabhat’. It was a famous place known for the
variety of marine life like the bombil, rawas, halwa, turtles, crabs and others. Colaba has had
a history of gradual development right from the Portuguese and British rule to what it is today.
Colaba became an independent Municipality ward in 1872.
Colaba is a Lok Sabha Constituency, a place that still has traces of the old British charm and
the modern feel as well. Colaba encapsulates Mumbai’s famous large layouts like the Navy Nagar,
institutions like Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, many tourist attractions like the
Colaba Causeway, Colaba Observatory, art centers, Gateway of India and others. Colaba has become
a commercial center with real estate booming on an exponential scale.
Location
Colaba and Little Colaba (Old Woman's Island) are are together called as Colaba today. Both the
islands are land linked by the Colaba Causeway. Colaba resides as an important neighbourhood and
commercial center of Mumbai consisting mainly of Marathi speaking population. It is the
southernmost tip of the city, 8 kilometers north of Colaba is the Cotton Green, a noted suburb
in Mumbai.
Connectivity
Colaba is a well connected locality owing to the large number of tourist attractions it owns.
Churchgate and Chatrapati Shivaji Terminal are the nearby railway stations. Local taxis, buses,
metros and local trains are the most common modes of transportation available.
Educational Institutions
Some of the most prestigious educational institutions are found in Colaba, which include :
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Ace Tattooz & Art Studio
- Colaba Municipal Secondary School
- Bit Education
- National Institute Of Geomagnetism
- Army Public School
- Bombay Teachers' Training College
- Shari Academy Of Professional Photography
Shopping and Entertainment
- Colaba is as a major shopping hub with number of tourists visiting the
place. Places like the Regal theatre, The Gateway of India, the most popular cafes (Café
Mondegar, Royal and Leopold Cafe), and the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel, Bademiya
Restaurant and Bagdadi restaurant all provide a range of entertainment options. Modern pubs,
restaurants and clubs add to the life here.
- Quality goods, high-end boutiques and imitation consumer goods are all
available at Colaba. Bracelets, perfumes, clothes, watches, clocks, DVDs, CDs and much more
are present at the Colaba Causeway, a major commercial center.
- For all the art-lovers, Colaba houses the major galleries and museums.
Cooperage Football Ground in Colaba entertains the sports lovers.
Moving to Colaba? Few things to keep in mind:
- There is no restriction as far as moving is concerned, but it is best to
avoid the rush during the day.
- It is a good idea to choose the early morning or late night for your home
moving to beat the crazy footfall of shoppers, students and travellers.
- Moving to such a busy area requires careful planning and execution so that
your home move does not create chaos in the vicinity. This is where an efficient and
professional packer and mover company comes in.
Best Packing and Moving Company in Colaba, MUMBAI
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