Kolkata is one of the popular tourist destinations and it is usually crowded with shopaholics. With its wide range of eateries, the place is tourists’ favorite destination for shopping too. The market area is usually flooded with many tourists flocking around. The climate is better that makes the shopping experience comfortable.
Some places are a must-try for shopping when you visit Kolkata personally. No one can miss these popular shopping areas for specific reasons. In this article, we have covered those reasons for you. If you find the article informative, share it with others too and help them cherish their shopping experience in the beautiful city of Kolkata.
Ghariahat Road
If you are a DIY (Do it yourself) lover, then this is the place to be! You will find oodles of varieties of handicraft items to take back home. Certain emporiums and stalls give you amazing discounts on the purchase. There is also a tea shop around the corner that is known to serve about 20 different flavors of tea.
Near Mahatma Gandhi Road, Metro
Women travelers cannot resist the temptation of shopping at Bara Bazaar. The area is quite similar to Delhi’s Chandni Chowk so you can imagine what we mean. You have everything to choose from electronics, gadgets, home essentials, to cosmetics, clothing, and jewelry.
Park Street
Another unique place to visit is the Oxford Bookstore. It doesn’t matter whether you are a book lover or not, people of different hobbies ensure to visit here and smell the amazing varieties of books. It takes them to the good old school memories of their life. They also have a dedicated space for kids.
Eastern Horwah Bridge
As the name depicts, the market is popularly known as the Phool bazaar. You get amazing varieties of fresh flowers for all occasions. The market is open all year round. Regardless of the budget, we bet you will land up buying more than you came for.
Shri Aurobindo Sarani Road
Before becoming a tourist hub for shopping, the place was also known for the sale of varieties of animals and birds. Most of part of the market was burnt in a fire in an unfortunate incident. Today, the market sells amazing varieties of cotton sarees and silk sarees.
Syed Amir Ali Ave, Ballygunge
The Quest Mall is one of the typical malls when you prefer to shop with comfort and convenience. They have all the branded stuff to choose from. It is one of the largest international malls in Kolkata.
Chowringhee Road, Landmark: Near Oberoi Grand Hotel
Shopping on this road is crazy with a lot of stuff that is mainly traditional. You will find a plethora of Terracotta items to buy as gifts for your home, family, and friends. Explore the market and you would know…
North of Park Street
College Street targets book lovers as it consists of books that you won’t find anywhere else in Kolkata. It is also known as one of the largest book markets in the world for second-hand books.
Sudder Street
Sunshine is the place that attracts shopaholics for silver jewelry and embroidered handbags. Other than these items, you will find various varieties to choose from at affordable rates.
Lindsay Street
New Market attracts thousands of local and inter-state tourists for clothes, handbags, and other household items. If you are good at bargaining, you will find some amazing deals at this place. Try your skills!
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