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Encyclopedia of Tours and Travel to Maharashtra, featuring information on Fairs & Festivals, Wildlife, Excursion, Adventure and Weather of Maharashtra. |
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Matheran
Shopping  Even
the bazaar is just that a small marketplace, not a commercial shopping
complex. It runs the length of one street, and contains shops and
stalls that sell the produce of Matheran. You can see workmen hunching
over strips of leather, fashioning the Kolhapuri chappal that Matheran
is famous for. Leather bags, leather belts, leather shoes &
the workmanship is exclusive and the prices reasonable. There are
also glass birds and dried wild flowers for sale that have a quaint
appeal.
One other thing that dominates the market is chikki, a confection made of gram flour, jaggery and cashew nut. You could buy chikki in kilos to carry home; it is a universally popular sweetmeat. Where to Stay: Languages: Marathi, Hindi, and English Best time to visit: The Best Time to Visit to visit this place is between the months of October to June but the place is worth visiting any time of the year. During the monsoon the trails become very dirty and the place virtually shuts down. Weather:
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