Shopping Market in Kolkata

Shopping

Shopping is the action or activity of buying goods from shops. shopping helps you to de-stress after a long day at work. Shopping is necessity thing in ours life. Because we need something: food, clothes, shoes, and something. Shopping is a desire and sometimes is a source of entertainment. A whole day of shopping is the dream of every girl, especially the young ones, and the nightmare of parents and men in general. Going shopping is something very important, and almost necessary for some people.

Well, here I am, ready to take you all on a virtual tour around the markets surrounding Kolkata- the city of joy. But before that, I would like to give a brief introduction to the shopping scenario in Kolkata. Kolkata is famous as the cheapest city of India so, a visit to this city is a must for every traveller who wishes to explore the naunces of Bengal and it's Culture. Shopping places in kolkata can be extremely fun as the place has so much to offer to it's visitors.

Let's straightaway jump to list out the top places for Shopping in Kolkata:

1.New Market Kolkata- Shopping in the city of joy has forever been synonymous with New Market (S S Hogg Market), a Victorian Gothic shopping arcade which came into existence during the colonial era and still enjoys widespread patronage today. New Market is one of the oldest shopping areas, dating back to the colonial era, New Market is a shopper's paradise. Amidst the rush of excited shoppers, one can find a range of products, extending from shoes, sarees, exotic flowers and rare cheese.

Timings: Monday to friday 10am to 8pm

Saturday 10am to 2.30pm; Sunday closed

2. Gariahat Market Kolkata- A major shopping attraction in South Kolkata, Gariahat Market is spread along a long stretch of roads with shops on either side of it selling a huge variety of clothes, jewellery, and electronic items.There is a section in the gariahat market which is dedicated completely to selling flowers & plants, fruits and vegetables. Likewise, there’s another part which focuses on selling meat and fish. There are also a bunch of restaurants and food stalls so one can sneak in and grab a quick bite between shopping sprees.

Timings: Monday to saturday 11am to 8pm

Sunday closed

3. College Street- College Street market is one of the favourite destinations for book lovers. It is spread out on about a kilometre and half road between Ganesh Chandra Avenue and Mahatma Gandhi road. It is also the world's largest second hand book market.There is also an incredibly old coffee house by the name Indian Coffee House, bubbling with nostalgic feelings. One can grab that much-needed cup of coffee here.

Timings: Monday to friday 10am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 2pm; Sunday closed