Market Madness

The sights, sounds and smells of the market make it a must on any trip to India.

The Caswell market in Mumbai is fun to go to, even if it's raining. The vendors conveninetly place themselves under the awnings of buildings and everything is compacted into one large strip that's easy to walk through. Haggling is an interesting part of the experience. When they see a tourist they quadruple the prices so you have to talk them back down. I think they still made a killing off me, but that's okay. You can always walk away from a deal and they'll either chase you down with a better price, or you'll find the same item for less a few stalls down. The smells of street food are enticing, but during the monsoons its not a good idea to indulge. Instead, enjoy the unique handcrafted treasures you found along the way.