Chor Bazaar Mutton Street Mumbai
About
One of the largest and oldest flea markets in Asia, Chor Bazaar on Mutton Street is a treasure hunter's paradise. The labyrinthine lanes are packed with vintage Bollywood posters, antique furniture, old gramophones, colonial-era bric-a-brac, and curios from Mumbai's past.
Basic Information
Timings
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Market
How to Reach
Walk from Mumbai Central or Grant Road station on Western Line, about 15 minutes east through Kamathipura towards Mutton Street
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (1.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Masjid Bunder (0.9 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Chor Bazaar Mutton Street
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Chor Bazaar Mutton Street
History
Dating to the late 19th century, the name 'Chor Bazaar' (Thieves Market) is believed to be a British mispronunciation of 'Shor Bazaar' (noisy market). For over 150 years, it has been a hub for secondhand and reclaimed goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Bollywood art directors and set designers regularly source props here
Vintage Bollywood film posters from the 1940s-70s are collector's items found here
The market has antique furniture, cameras, telephones, typewriters, and even vintage car parts
Bargain hard, start at 25-30% of the asking price
The back lanes and upper floors of shops have the most interesting finds
Friday is a holiday as the area is predominantly Muslim, so the market is closed
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