Matheran Market (Kapadia Market)
A main-street market beside the railway station, famous for souvenirs such as chikki peanut brittle, local honey and handmade Kolhapuri sandals, and the centre for food and lodging.
Matheran Market stretches along the main street (M.G. Road) near the railway station. Its centrepiece is the Ratanbai Kapadia Memorial Market, built in 1919. Hotels, restaurants and small shops are concentrated here. The most popular souvenirs are chikki (peanut and nut brittle) in many flavours, local honey, jams and handmade leather Kolhapuri sandals. Horses and hand-pulled rickshaws also gather here to offer rides, and you can negotiate a price before heading out to the viewpoints. The street is lively in the evening, and it is the place to eat and shop.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Matheran Hill Railway
- Honeymoon Point
- Echo Point
- Charlotte Lake
- Alexander Point
- Louisa Point
- Sunset Point (Porcupine Point)
- Monkey Point