Junglighat Fish Market
Port Blair's vibrant Sunday market for farm-fresh produce, local goods, and authentic community life. A must-visit for fresh ingredients and local fla...
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Junglighat Fish Market
Best Time
Peak freshness & local vibe
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Port Blair's vibrant Sunday market for farm-fresh produce, local goods, and authentic community life. A must-visit for fresh ingredients and local flavor.
"A fantastic shopping experience with fresh produce at very reasonable prices and friendly vendors."
🎯 Arrive Before 8 AM
For the best selection of farm-fresh produce, aim to be there right when it opens. 🌅
💰 Bring Cash & Digital Options
Many vendors accept QR code payments, but cash is still preferred by some. :moneybag:
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.3 · 49 reviews
Type
Market
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Farm-Fresh Produce
Roadside stalls
Direct from local farmers, find vibrant organic vegetables and fruits. Plucked just the day before, ensuring peak freshness.
Local Livestock & Poultry
Dedicated vendor sections
Discover a variety of live birds like chickens, fowls, and ducks. A glimpse into local agricultural practices.
Bustling Fish Market
Adjacent fish market area
Experience the vibrant energy of the fish market, offering a diverse array of fresh catches.
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Planning Your Visit
Arrive Early for Freshest Finds
Cash is King, but Digital Options Exist
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🎯 Arrive Before 8 AM
For the best selection of farm-fresh produce, aim to be there right when it opens. 🌅
💰 Bring Cash & Digital Options
Many vendors accept QR code payments, but cash is still preferred by some. :moneybag:
🚶♀️ Park Away from Market
Vehicular traffic is restricted in the market area. Park on main roads or side lanes. 🚗
🥤 Sip Fresh Coconut Water
Enjoy refreshing nariyal pani or tea at the joints inside the market. :coconut:
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from all over the internet
🎯 Arrive Before 8 AM
For the best selection of farm-fresh produce, aim to be there right when it opens. 🌅
💰 Bring Cash & Digital Options
Many vendors accept QR code payments, but cash is still preferred by some. :moneybag:
🚶♀️ Park Away from Market
Vehicular traffic is restricted in the market area. Park on main roads or side lanes. 🚗
🥤 Sip Fresh Coconut Water
Enjoy refreshing nariyal pani or tea at the joints inside the market. :coconut:
👨👩👧 Educational Family Visit
Great for kids to learn about diverse crops, livestock, and local culture. :familywomanwoman_boy:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors praise the Junglighat Sunday Market for its abundance of fresh, organic produce directly from local farmers, offering a genuine glimpse into community life. While not a food tasting destination, its vibrant atmosphere and quality goods make it a worthwhile Sunday morning experience. Some note the lack of bargaining and limited ready-to-eat options.
""I recently visited the Sunday Market at Junglighat in Port Blair and had a fantastic shopping experience. I was looking for some fresh vegetables and groceries, and this market exceeded my expectations. The vendors offered a wide range of fresh produce, including organic options, at very reasonable prices.
I picked up some delicious-looking vegetables, fruits, and spices, as well as some kitchen essentials like cooking oil and pulses. The quality of the products was top-notch, and I was impressed by the cleanliness and organization of the market.
What I loved most about this market was the friendly and helpful vendors. They were more than happy to guide me through the various options and even offered some valuable cooking tips!
Overall, I highly recommend the Sunday Market at Junglighat for all your grocery and kitchen needs. It's a great place to shop, and I'll definitely be back!""
My Gallery A to Z
"Starts early morning by 6 am, the time by which all vendors have set their agri produce. Vegetable vendors and farmers both have their stalls. Locating farmers directly selling their farm produce will help to get vegetables plucked one day before, really proving farm fresh "farm to fork".
There is no bargaining. Normally customers don't even ask price.
Few vendors selling poultry (birds - chicken, fowl, duck). The regular fish market is also bustling with variety of fish and customers. Couple of vendors will be there selling groceries, kitchen essentials and clothes.
Since agri produce is sold by vendors on road side, vehicular traffic is not allowed where market takes place. So parking needs to be done on main roads or by lanes away from market area
Many vendors are having QR code option for making digital payment.
Plus point is that hardly any agri produce is left wasted on roads. Overall clean and spacious market.
Earlier you visit the market, more fresh produce will be available for selection.
One can sip fresh DAB (nariyal Pani, coconut) or tea (lal chai) at one of the joints at cross road inside the market. Breakfast is available at that joint."
Rahul Damani
"Worth visiting to feel the local ambience. 100% oriented to the local community, people do their weekly food shopping here. For tourists not much to taste. There’s no ready made food stalls or possibility to taste seasonal fruit, unless you buy and take somewhere. For us staying at hotel that was not an option."
Lina Giedre
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The market is located in Port Blair and is easily accessible by local transport. Since vehicular traffic is restricted within the market area on Sundays, you'll need to park on the main roads or nearby side lanes and walk in.
Dedicated parking within the market is not available due to traffic restrictions. Visitors are advised to park their vehicles on the main roads or side lanes away from the market area and walk to their destination.
You can reach Junglighat using local auto-rickshaws or taxis. Inform your driver that you are heading to the Sunday Market, and they will know where to drop you off, considering the traffic restrictions.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, there is no entry fee to visit the Junglighat Sunday Market. It is a public market open to everyone.
The market starts very early in the morning, typically by 6 AM, and is open only on Sundays. Arriving early ensures you get the freshest produce.
No booking is required to visit the market as a shopper. It's a walk-in market for the local community and tourists.
🎫 🛍️ Onsite Experience
You can find a wide variety of farm-fresh organic vegetables, fruits, spices, pulses, cooking oil, and kitchen essentials. There are also vendors selling poultry and a bustling fish market. +1
Bargaining is generally not practiced at this market. Vendors usually sell their produce at set prices, and customers typically don't ask for discounts.
The market is described as clean and spacious, with agri-produce sold by vendors on the roadside. Efforts are made to ensure minimal waste is left behind.
While there are joints selling fresh coconut water, tea, and breakfast items, the market is primarily for grocery shopping. There aren't many stalls for tasting seasonal fruits or ready-made food unless you buy and take it elsewhere.
Yes, it's a great place to experience the local ambience and see how the community does its weekly food shopping. It offers a glimpse into local life. +1
📸 📸 Photography
Photography is generally allowed, but it's always respectful to ask vendors before taking close-up shots of their produce or themselves. Capturing the vibrant atmosphere is encouraged.
Look for colorful displays of fresh produce, interactions between vendors and customers, the lively fish market, and the general hustle and bustle of a local Sunday market.
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