Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
A Victorian produce market with friezes by Rudyard Kipling's father
At a glance: Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) is a Victorian produce market with friezes by Rudyard Kipling's father. Opening hours: Mon–Sat approx. 11 AM – 8 PM; mostly closed Sundays. Entry is free. Allow 45–60 minutes. Best time to visit: Mid-morning. Nearest station: CSMT, 10 min walk.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat approx. 11 AM – 8 PM; mostly closed Sundays
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 45–60 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Mid-morning
- Nearest station
- CSMT, 10 min walk
- Address
- Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai 400001
About Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
Opened in 1869, the Norman-Gothic market hall with its clock tower and bas-reliefs by Lockwood Kipling is still the city's wholesale hub for fruit, vegetables, spices, dry fruit and imported groceries. Porters weave through with baskets on their heads; the fruit section is a riot of colour and the pet-bird corner is controversial but historic.
Tips
- Buy Alphonso mangoes here in April–May
- The lanes behind the market lead into Zaveri Bazaar (gold) and Mangaldas Market (fabric)
- Say no to the porters who offer to guide you unless you want to tip
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)?
Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) opening hours: Mon–Sat approx. 11 AM – 8 PM; mostly closed Sundays.
How much does it cost to visit Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)?
Entry to Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) is free.
How long do you need at Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)?
Allow 45–60 minutes at Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai).
When is the best time to visit Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)?
Mid-morning.
How do I get to Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)?
The nearest station is CSMT, 10 min walk. Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) is at Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai 400001.
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