I came by for an early morning walk about before the market opened as it was the only time I was able to stop by. I was able to walk inside the market but the stalls were either closed or setting up to open. The interior area was lined with stalls which sell a variety of different items. They were setting up as I was walking around. It seems that you are able to get most things in the market. There is an external area for the fresh fruit and vegetables. Both areas were quite nice to walk around but it was quite empty so it may be a different experience when it is open and full of people. There was also a rear area which had some food stalls and live animals. There was a fountain near the main entrance which was quite nice to look at. It is quite a nice place to browse just to see the interesting items on sale.

For Tourists this is probably the most well known market in South Mumbai. Not very far beyond Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Terminus. Just make sure you go to the left of the flyover & not right like I did at first. I believe that the market , unlike many , does not get going properly until late morning so no point in getting there too early. The main building dates from the 1860's & was donated to the city by Cowasji Jehangir. ( the convocation Hall of Bombay University bears his name , too ). It is interesting to note the carved panels above the entrance , 2 of them carried out by Rudyard Kipling's father , John Lockwood Kipling. Once inside you will find a high , skylit roof & a stone fountain. All the aisles are well lit & various stalls are piled high with a dazzling array of goods : Vegetables , fruit , dried fruit , nuts , spices , chocolate , household goods & any amount of jars & packets containing a bewildering array of sauces , olives , jelly mixes etc. Most fruit sellers had a delicious looking pile of Alphonse Mangos on display. I kept well away from the pet section , not wishing to witness the caged birds that I could hear. To one side of the main entrance there is a dingy shed area used exclusively for the sale of fruit & vegetables. This was the first Market in the whole of India to be lit by electricity.

It was a gr8 trip... We stayed at hotel Ambassador. It is a very good hotel.. Bang on marine drive... Rooms r good, neat and clean. Staff very supportive.. Also had lunch and dinner at a resturant Shiv sagar near by Ambassador.. It serves tasty and reasonable food.