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As a capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata is known for its rich cultural roots that are evident even to this day. Kolkata is famous throughout history for its contribution towards arts and literature, the city is also home to the renowned Howrah Bridge. Today, as a major metropolitan in India, Kolkata has also proven to be among one of the top tourist destinations.
With numerous museums, zoos, technological centers and more that the travellers can pay a visit to, Kolkata is also famous for shopping. After travelling to all the attractions that Kolkata has to offer, the visitors can indulge in shopping, while they also take in the local essence of the city.
Check out some of the popular places to shop at when you are on a trip to Kolkata.
New Market or Hogg's Market
Located on the Lindsay Street of Kolkata, New Market is a popular shopping spot in Kolkata, which has not lost its significance to the modern day malls. This bustling market place has an array of goods ranging from electronics to an exotic variety of cheese. With over 2000 shopping stalls under one roof, New Market is a bargainer-paradise where one can look out for inexpensive jewellery, apparel, handbags, crockery, spices, fresh flowers etc.
The New Market is open on weekdays from 10 am to 8 pm and on Saturdays until 2.30 pm. The place is shut on Sundays.
Dakshinapan Shopping Center
The Dakshinapan Shopping Center can be found to the southwest of Dhakuria Bridge and it is a lovely open air shopping center where the shoppers can have a great time. The two-floored complex has a courtyard at the center and majorly consists of stores run by the government that sell eye-pleasing handicrafts, ethnic apparel, handlooms etc at cheap prices.
The Dakshinapan Shop is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 am to 7.30 pm and on Mondays, the stores are open after 2 pm.
Chowringhee Road
Popular as the Jawaharlal Nehru Road, this street in Kolkata mostly includes a number of street vendors who have their stalls along the the line that connects Park Street and New Market. Street and pavement vendors here sell a mind-boggling variety of goods such as jewellery, apparel, household items, street food, grocery and more. Importantly, one can find impressive decorative items made from terracotta here, which are unique to the tradition of Kolkata.
The street vendors usually set up their stalls in the evenings, while the shops are open throughout the day at Chowringhee Road.
Esplanade
Located in central Kolkata, Esplanade is one of the busiest areas in the city. Shoppers can purchase a wide variety of goods here ranging from jewelry, apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags and much more. The place also sells an array of local delicacies which must not be missed out on trying. Prices can be bargained at Esplanade and the visitors can expect to get a good deal.
