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What are the best places for street shopping in Mumbai under Rs. 1000?

Street shopping is famous than malls in Mumbai; the fun you get while bargaining with the vendors, you won’t get in any mall. Here's a list of best places for street shopping in Mumbai, Colaba Causeway Market, Chor Bazaar, Linking Road, Zaveri Bazaar, Book Street, Lokhandwala Market.

#1 Colaba Causeway Market

Located in South Mumbai, Colaba Causeway is definitely best place for street shopping in Mumbai. If you're a fashion lover, this place is a paradise for you; you'll find best collection of clothing and accessories here. From Indian jhumkas, bracelets, rings, necklaces to coolest sunglasses, bags, and belts. You can also find some antique and handmade artifacts here.

#2 Chor Bazaar

Chor Bazaar's history dates back to 150 years; the crowded streets and crumbling buildings make up the premise of this place. This market has an image of a "thieves market"; not everything sold here is stolen or illegal. Chor Bazaar derived its name from the known initially - Shor Bazaar or "noisy market" (as the Britishers mispronounced it, the name became "chor bazaar"). If you love to collect artifacts, visit this place for some relishing antiques & rusty belongings, vintage items, old devices, etc. This is the cheapest market in Mumbai for buying antiques and vintage items.

#3 Linking Road

A perfect combination of modern and traditional clothing; Linking Road is one of the hippest areas for street shopping in Mumbai. Street stalls contrast with branded showrooms, perfectly merging with each other; the stalls are grouped together as per the type of items they sell.

#4 Zaveri Bazaar

The name says it all; 'Zaveri' means jewelry. A perfect place in South Bombay to buy jewelry, from traditional to quirkiest jewelry, this place has it all. Zaveri Bazaar is the jewelry hub; get the fanciest earrings, dainty chains, chunky necklaces, sets of bangles, beaded rings, and much more here.

#5 Book Street

If you're a book lover, then Book Street in Mumbai is a must-visit place for you. Vendors pile new and secondhand books along the footpath. You can find all types of books, from academic textbooks to novels & poetry. The vendors here are very knowledgeable & well-informed, don't hesitate to ask about your favorite author's book or latest books.

#6 Lokhandwala Market

Looking for some clothes, accessories, or household things? Head to Lokhandwala. This place is famous for shops offering junk/ everyday jewelry, custom jewelry, bangles, belts & hats, craft shops, bakeware, and baking items. You can also find mouth-watering eateries all over the market.

What are the best places in Bangalore to shop under ₹500?

Street markets give you the fun and satisfaction of bargain shopping which you won’t get in shopping malls. The best places in the city to shop under 500 are Chickpet, Malleswaram Market, Jayanagar 4th Block, Commercial Street, Tibet Market and Dubai Plaza, and Avenue Street.

Chickpet

Chickpet is a place where every woman would love to go shopping. It is a popular wholesale and retail market where you can purchase half a dozen clothes under ₹500, i.e., at wholesale prices. The only challenge is to find some amazing shops from the middle of hundreds of shops clustered across the place. But no worries, keep on exploring the shops that are attractive to you.

Popular Items: Sarees, Jewelry, Crockery

Timing: 10 AM to 9 PM

Malleswaram Market

The place is a one-stop shop where you can find almost every item you need and gives an old market nostalgic vibes where shops are lined up in the street. This is an awesome place to shop well under ₹500 without any disappointments. There are some delicious eateries in the market, from Iyengar bakery that serves fresh puffs and buns to Veena stores that serve soft idlis.

Popular Items: Clothes, Accessories, Footwear, Bangles

Timing: 7 AM to 10 PM

Jayanagar 4th Block

Even though the place is not as popular as Commercial Street, it is one of the best places in the city for shoppers looking for garments at reasonable prices. You can get cotton kurtas under ₹250 and slippers for ₹100, and there is an amazing collection of different footwear, jewelry, and dupattas at awesome prices. Sharpen your bargaining skills before going shopping here.

Popular Items: Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes, Artwork

Timing: 10 AM to 1.30 PM, 4 PM to 8.30 PM

Commercial Street

This place is undoubtedly Bangalore's most popular shopping street, where you can find a wide variety of options from Indian to Western outfits, accessories, footwear, denim, and the list goes on. You will have to bargain for better deals as the initial prices will be higher. Eateries in every nook and corner and the shining lights in the evening will spice up your shopping experience.

Popular Items: Clothing, Footwear, Denim, Unstitched Materials

Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM

Tibet Market & Dubai Plaza

Situated in Brigade Road, this place is quite known for imported merchandise at budget-friendly prices. The place has a huge collection of fashionable outfits and accessories. If you are pretty good at bargaining, you may get two pairs of earrings for less than ₹50.

Popular Items: Apparels, Jewelry, Soft Toys

Timing: 10 AM to 9 PM

Avenue Road

Shopping is not limited to clothes and accessories. If you are a book lover looking to purchase books at an economical price, you must definitely go to Avenue Road. You can find every type of secondhand book here, ranging from fiction to nonfiction, different genres, and languages. A bookworm can happily purchase a handful of books under ₹500.