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The market runs for over a kilometer on both sides of a narrow lane and was bursting with colours. While I walked almost the entire stretch of the market, I identified a few things that one should or could pick up which are unique to the region. Strawberries: Well, that’s the obvious 1st on the list. If you are going to the farm to pick strawberries, you could buy some from the market. The strawberry season is from October to April and strawberries were pretty cheap at Rs 120 per kg compared to Pune, where it is sold for Rs 320 a kilo. I also bought some black raspberries, which are not available in Pune. Farm fresh carrots and radish: If you look at the picture of these carrots and radishes, you will know how irresistible they are and how hard it is not to buy them. I used them in cooking and salads, and they were absolutely delicious. Wooden items. I saw an old man carving something on wood, so I walked upto him and had a chat. Imtiaz, the artisan told me that the wood is sourced locally and is called Bhurkhadi and Lokhadi (these are the phonetic spellings of the local names as I couldn’t get the English ones). His entire family is involved in making these wooden items, different members involved in different activities like cutting the wood, polishing it, carving on it, etc. They are also invited to participate in exhibitions and fairs by the government. In the market you will see many such craftsmen selling their wares ranging from trays, toys, combs, ladles, etc.
@ 27 Dec, 2020
Road to the market is very narrow due to Mahabaleshwar being a hilly area, naturally. But the car parking lot at the entrance is of great help. Other than strawberry and some exotic vegetables, all very popular stuffs at the market are not local. So be careful when you buy. Beautiful Place.
@ 29 Dec, 2020
Mahabaleshwar market is a quaint little city centre, situated in the heart of one of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra. The narrow streets are lined with hotels, lodges, restaurants & curio shops selling handicrafts made of wood. What catches the eye are the shops selling strawberry items such as strawberry shake, strawberry & cream etc. If you happen to visit, do make it a point to take a walk along the "walking street" which is lined with shops and is closed to vehicular traffic. Car parking is available but a bit tricky due to space shortage. The restaurants are quite good, my favorite being Sher e Punjab, do try their kebabs, they are amazing.
@ 31 Aug, 2020
I specially love this market... this is really like a street market and it's very beautiful ... you get variety of food stuffs.... you get on street food a...the shops are open i...very colourful t...are no vehicles... you just walk and shop on hill station.. the surroundings and atmosphere . ,all very beautiful ...i mahabaleshwar is famousfor The fudge and chikis... Specially strawberry items lots of strawberry foodstuffs you find here in chocolates, fudge ,strawberry milkshake, etc
@ 14 Nov, 2020
Nice place/lane to do shopping of locally made items which have always been unique... Most frequented market place of Mahabaleshwar... Also has some best pure veg restaurants
@ 16 Dec, 2020
Definitely worth visiting the market if you're at Mahabaleshwar. You would get every item there, whether you're buying for yourself or a souvenir for someone. Restaurants are not so clean though. It's a big market, so you'd have little idea how time would fly while you're in there. Also, they have games and stuff.