Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) Mumbai
About
Mumbai's most famous market, housed in a magnificent Norman Gothic building designed by William Emerson. The stone reliefs at the entrance were designed by Rudyard Kipling's father.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Market
How to Reach
Walk from CST station. Near CSMT.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Masjid Bunder (0.5 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
History
Built in 1869, Crawford Market was the first building in Mumbai to have electric lighting. Named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The bas-reliefs on the exterior were designed by Lockwood Kipling (Rudyard Kipling's father)
It was the first building in Mumbai with electric lights
The market has a secret pet section selling exotic animals
Visit the fruit and vegetable section for the most photogenic area
The pet market section is fascinating but controversial
Bargaining is expected on all items
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