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Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market

D. Naoroji Road at L. Tilak Road, Mumbai, India
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As featured in Mumbai on a budget
Ranked #41 of 98 attractions in Mumbai
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Architectural Buildings
Activities: People-watching
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: Jyotiba Phule Market is the official name of this must-see market - but of course, no one calls it that! Crawford Market it was, and Crawford it... more »
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The building neeeds to be restored and cleanliness was totally lacking. Very crowded shopping area for a place thats is supposed to stock everything. Dirt and rubbish were strewn all over the place and nobody seemed to care for how long it lay sthere

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It is located in south mumbai and can be easily accessed by a taxi.It has many , many, many shops and you will be amazed at the variety of things which are available there.grocery,finest provisions materials,finest dry fruits, rare dry fruits,finest fruits, variety of top class fruits,all kinds of chocolates, all kinds of fresh vegetables,all kinds of frozen foods-chicken,meat, sea... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

You have plans to buy some fresh fruits, some fresh meat, some genuine deoderants, trnkets, all in a covered, comfortable market place in the heart of Mumbai? Just drive down to the side of the J.J.Flyover. But consider yourself lucky if you are able to find a comfortable parking zone to park your vehicle. Whenever I have felt the need... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Crawford Market is one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. It is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city. The Market was later named after Mahatma Jotirao Phule after a long struggle by the President of Mahatma Phule Smarak Samiti, Mukundraoji Bhujbal Patil. The market is situated opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, just north of Chhatrapati... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

the building itself is good, and the Mural on its very facade is famous... this Mural about life and trade in Mumbai was designed by Lockwood Kipling who taught at the nearby JJ school of Art (a quite Bungalow there in JJ, has a Verandah with L.K's bust ) . But what many people miss here is the fountain inside... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This is in fact Crawford Market located by Shivaji Terminus railway station, this grand Victorian building was designed by Rudyard Kipling's father has a lot to admire from the outside. Inside, a hustle and bustle of stores selling all sorts of variety of goods, from flowers, fruit and veg, other foodstuff. It is nothing special and can be crowded inside... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Originally called Crawford market. It is a market place selling almost everything from vegetables, cosmetics to pets. While it is great to walk around and have a look it is also a good place to shop for veges and Fruits. However even though cosmetics are cheap out here they are more often then not duplicates and fake so be careful... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Its a good place to spend the day browsing amongst the various stalls... clothes, household articles, flowers, fruits & vegetables and variety of eats.... do I need to say more? wear a good pair of shoes, you will need them!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

excellant piece of structure of portugease era......so nice to visit it again & again...now converted in market place....

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

this is one of the best places in Mumbai to shop for international chocolates, cosmetics and personal care products... from soaps and shampoos to perfumes, to your favourite international chocolates its got all... most of these are Dubai products.. you also get very good dry fruits and spices here.

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