Paradise for “Shopoholics”, Kolkata is an ideal shopping destination of India. It is known to be the prime market for the east and north-east states of India. Kolkata is home to numerous shopping malls, retails stores, departmental stores and open markets. A blend of the modernity and traditions, this 'City of Joy' houses several places for shopping that caters to the needs of every section of the society, which makes Kolkata the most sought after shopping destination of India. Some of the best markets & travel places in this city of West Bengal are listed below. New Market One of the most popular markets of Kolkata, New Market is located in Lindsay Street, just off Chowringhee Road. Also known by the name of Hogg's Market, it is one of the oldest markets in the city offering a wide range of different merchandize that include Jewellery, silverware, leatherwear, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware garments, confectionery, clothing, dry fruits, poultry products, fish, meat, vegetable, flowers etc. The market has over 2000 shops and an apt place for people who love bargaining. The market remains open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM and till 2:30 PM on Saturdays. Burrabazar Market The oldest wholesale as well retail market of Kolkata, Burrabazar is located on Mahatma Gandhi Road. It is the place to shop for whole sale business of textiles, cereals, food grains, spices, dry fruits, edible oils, sugar, salt and other groceries. There are good numbers of renowned retailed shops located in this market complex where the retail buyers sometimes buy products at the whole sale price. Dakshinapan Market A market that comprises various State Emporiums dealing in handlooms, textiles, handicrafts, imitation jewelry and fancy goods Dakshinapan Market is located close to Nazrul Mancha. People from different parts of the nation visits this market for purchasing various handicrafts and textile items at a reasonable price. Tea enthusiasts must stop by the renowned Dolly's Tea Shop. This small but enticingly decorated boutique tea shop has 20 different fruit flavors of tea to choose from, as well as refreshing fruit infused iced teas. Gariahat Market This buzzing marketplace is located on Rash Behari Avenue and Gariahat Road Crossing. Textiles, readymade garments, electronic gadgets, and almost every other thing can be found here. Besides the regular shops, there are the temporary shops that mob the footway. These shops are the best place for buying items at a cheap price but one should have the tact for bargaining. College Street Market The best market for buying books is College Street market of Kolkata. This market is popular among the students and as the name suggests, it is thronged by college goers. College Street Market is also known as Boi Para, which means Book Market. Besides books, one can find a collection of items like leather goods, footwear, sarees, musical instruments, vegetable and meat etc. Vardaan Market Located in 24A, Camac Street, Vardaan Market is an air-condition market, which is quite popular among the tourists. This is a three-storyed market equipped with escalators and elevators, which makes shopping a pleasure. Vardaan Market is a one-stop shop for buying all kinds of goods and is crowded by people all day. Air Conditioned Market A replica of New Market Air Conditioned Market is located in Shakespere Sarani. Although a replica of the huge New Market, one cannot find a wide variety of merchandize as the former one. However, lothes, jewelry, watches, electronic goods, artificial plants etc, can be bought from this market. The Air Conditioned Market is generally visited by the people from elite class as the goods are a little expensive than other markets.
