Manish Market: The Ultimate Mumbaikar's Guide To Shop Here

Let’s admit it- we all get thrills out of buying rip-offs when we can't always afford what we want. Manish Market is a haven for rip-offs, electronics and more and is one of Mumbaikar's favourite havens for shopping. We explored Manish Market at CST and here's our ultimate guide to shop here. 

There’s no dearth of duplicate watches here. No, seriously. Every alternate store sells watches and sunglasses in abundance, so be rest assured that you will most certainly find the one you’re looking for. They house copies of brands such as Rolex, Harley Davidson, Police, Tissot, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, and more – all with brand labels. 

Price: Starts at INR 350 for men’s watches and INR 700 for women's watches

Always wanted to own Prada glasses? Or are you more the aviator-wearing girl? Check out Manish Market for best rip-offs of Gucci, Tom Ford and more. All of the latest and in-vogue designs will be found in these tiny stores.

Price: Starts at INR 350

Beyond accessories, you will find clothing for men, dirt cheap here. Yes, there are men’s wholesale clothing stores where you can purchase t-shirts and jeans. Ladies, there’s little variety for you, but there’s some hope if you’re okay with basics. Ankle-length, skinny fit jeans start at INR 450.

Price: Men's t-shirt starts at INR 200 and Women's t-shirt at INR 400

You will love the variety in phone covers out here. Full of funky designs and one liners with ‘Keep Calm’ slogans and words like ‘Patakha’, you will find a cover for every kind of phone, in the type you like – in both hard covers and soft covers.

Price: Starts at INR 150

Have a trek to attempt and need something to protect you from the cold? Or, have the rains in the city not been too kind to you? Hop over to Manish Market and get your hands on all-season and all-purpose jackets. Though the collection was limited, we liked the jackets at a store right at the entry of Manish Market.

Price: Starts at INR 1,250

You’ll find a solid mix of fashionable backpacks for college and office, laptop bags, duffels, and handbags here too. Most shops keep a variety but you'll mostly spot trendy neon prints as well as basic everyday straps. You can even find some travel gear like small trolleys at decent price.

Price: Starts at INR 500

Shoes may not be the first thing you'll think of here, but if you want to dig a bit, you can easily find casual shoes, some slip-ons and even sports sneakers. While you're shopping at any shop, just ensure they accept returns because not all of them does. You may find some dupes as well here.

Price: Starts at INR 600

Beyond phone-covers you’ll find a lot of shops selling chargers, cables, earphones, powerbanks and more. They're all available at good prices but what you'll love here is the variety. Funky, cute, and very trendy stuff. Some shops also deal in phones, laptops, and home-appliances.

Price: Starts at INR 150

The best way to reach Manish Market Mumbai, is to get down at the CSMT station and walk to the market which is just a couple of minutes away. If you're coming by a car then there could be some struggles with parking.

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM (Closed on Sundays)

- If you want to buy or exchange your phone, you can check out Manish Market where you will get the product for cheaper than the market value. But we wouldn’t encourage this without a receipt.

- What you can also come here for is to get your electronics repaired, as every second store offers these services.

- Bargaining is key at Manish Market. Start with a lower price and negotiate your way up. Also, get a rough idea of how much your desired items usually cost. It will give you a solid for haggling.

- Some shops accept digital payments, but most still prefer cash. Carry enough cash to avoid any last-minute hassles.

- The market is packed in the evenings so we suggest visiting during the afternoon when the crowds are less.

- Keep your belongings secure in the busy area.