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Rupam Dey
Kolkata (Calcutta), India80 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
It's a very crowded local vandor market but a very old one in South Kolkata. One can have each and every thing in this market at cheap rates.
Various types of big branded shops are there on both sides of the street.
Footpaths are fully occupied by street vendors which spoils the beauty of these branded showrooms.
I became confused at Gariahat point which is a junction point of many roads like Bye pass,Park circus,Hazra, Jadavpur.
Various types of big branded shops are there on both sides of the street.
Footpaths are fully occupied by street vendors which spoils the beauty of these branded showrooms.
I became confused at Gariahat point which is a junction point of many roads like Bye pass,Park circus,Hazra, Jadavpur.
Written August 6, 2023
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sayforall
Mohali, India249 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Gariahat Market is the best market place in South Kolkata and definitely one of the best in the town. The specialty of this market is that you get everything here from clothes to shoes, from electronics to sports items, suitable to your pocket at all price ranges You just have to know the correct place and have to be a good bargainer. There are fancy shops and street shops as well. Also there are plenty of restaurants and nice street food places everywhere. This is perhaps the best place for festival shopping especially for Durga Puja, the grand festival of the Bengali people. I feel nostalgic about the place for the same reason that I and my family used to shop from here during my childhood and adolescence.
Written September 19, 2016
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A R Kohli
New Delhi, India150 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This market is extremely popular with tourists and Kolkata residents. You can buy anything and with competitive prices. Their are many eating places around.
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Written May 14, 2019
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Rakesh Chandra P
Nainital, India24 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
It is strange place for outsiders. Very confusing.Most of the goods are duplicate or substandard quality available at dirt cheap price.Very dirty place, Only Kolkata resident can enjoy there. Can be seen to have a impression of Kolkata
Written January 25, 2015
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Shourjendra D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3,639 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
This is one of South Kolkata's finest wholesale and retail market but everything comes at a price.
Gariahat market is actually a market with a dedicated structure and surrounding fish and vegetable market,but many reviewers here have erroneously reviewed the hawkers corner outside the Gariahat market complex or the shopping arcade on the footpath,which is again wrong !
If you want to buy the best in South Kolkata,go to Gariahat Market. In August,during the month of the famous Hilsa fish,prices soar upwards of Rs.1500 -Rs.1800 a Kilogram,but the qulaity and the tastes are superb.I know cause I live absolutely nearby and only 2 days back a pair of Hilsa fish was brought from here to our home for Rs 1800/Kg !!
Vegetables,fruits,fish,poultry all are available but you need to walk around and choose. Shopkeepers have a way with words and you need to bargain. But it is also known as a market of rich people as from a price point of view,Gariahat market charges premium rates,but then again the sold goods are A class too !
Gariahat market is actually a market with a dedicated structure and surrounding fish and vegetable market,but many reviewers here have erroneously reviewed the hawkers corner outside the Gariahat market complex or the shopping arcade on the footpath,which is again wrong !
If you want to buy the best in South Kolkata,go to Gariahat Market. In August,during the month of the famous Hilsa fish,prices soar upwards of Rs.1500 -Rs.1800 a Kilogram,but the qulaity and the tastes are superb.I know cause I live absolutely nearby and only 2 days back a pair of Hilsa fish was brought from here to our home for Rs 1800/Kg !!
Vegetables,fruits,fish,poultry all are available but you need to walk around and choose. Shopkeepers have a way with words and you need to bargain. But it is also known as a market of rich people as from a price point of view,Gariahat market charges premium rates,but then again the sold goods are A class too !
Written August 26, 2015
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Doyel K
Kolkata (Calcutta), India406 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
This is the lifeline of post independence Kolkata. South Calcutta has been the centre of commoners with an idea of a good life full of parks, markets and street life. Gariahat is a bustling lifeline full of all that keeps the centre alive. Fruit stalls, coconut vendors, road side fashion, tea, coffee, hummus and Chinese. You get all here. There is a specific market area that sells fish and staples inside. That is a zone of utility and not so much of a tourist visit.
Written February 17, 2015
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shaveta
6 contributions
Oct 2022
if you have the energy & pursuance to make your way through crowded streets, do your saree shopping to your heart's content. Some well known & old saree shops selling traditional Bengali sarees at reasonable rates, like Adi Dakkhineswari Bastralay, Balram Saha, Priya Gopal Bishoyi, Basak, etc.
Written October 12, 2022
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DrVinitaSingh
12 contributions
Its a excellent shoppg destination... U get every thing there...bengali silk sarees...handloom or tant work...is excellent...go for fixed price shop...other wise do bargaing...excellent shoppg destination yth excellent foods esp bengali food junctions...superb
Written January 24, 2015
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ASarkarM
New Delhi, India277 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
There is no better place in Kolkata for shopping than Gariahat. This area is packed with stores on both sides of all the roads. What's even better are the hundreds of stalls on the streets. You'll find just about everything in Gariahat. Buy clothes, utensils, jewellery, shoes, bags, tablecloths, etc. The little street shops are packed with goodies, and most of these are sold at really low rates. Go with ample time in hand, and keep a cool head. Try out multiple shops before buying an item. And definitely do try to bargain! I'm not good at it. However, if you are, you'll get things for extremely low prices. The stuff that I have bought from the street sides stores have never let me down. They are durable and sturdy.
If you want to shop in Kolkata, you must visit Gariahat! Also, it is safe for solo woman travellers.
If you want to shop in Kolkata, you must visit Gariahat! Also, it is safe for solo woman travellers.
Written November 13, 2014
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tinaohh
6 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Had a lot of shopping done. The market have a few traditional saree shops and the prices are ok. Although 1 can buy from the vendors or hawkers at a very cheap price but do bargain.
Written July 9, 2014
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Does market open on Sunday for coming Durga puja shopping? Kindly suggest some good terracotta shop at reasonable price and variety in Kolkata
Written September 22, 2019
you do not have to get stuck with any particular shop, during this season all shops are open round the week, just go and explore,you will get everything here and this place is for locals
Written September 23, 2019
What time generally the shops open in Gariahat? In September month to be specific. I want to go today as I understood the shopping will be a great experience before 1month of Durga Pooja.
Written September 6, 2019
Please go after 12. Else enjoy the crowd at 6pm
Written September 6, 2019
shehreen k
Dhaka City, Bangladesh
What kind of household items are available? Can I get uncommon crockeries?
Written August 12, 2019
Bada bazaar or Gariahat market or new market for shopping.. which one.. please help
Written October 9, 2018
depends on what you want to buy
Bada Bazar is a whole sale market where you get things at cheap prices, Gariahat has big stores as well as road side hawkers. New Market is good for certain things such as well known bakery shops, wigs, accessories, decorative items, Christmas stuff, readymade garments, shoes, Bags and luggage etc
Written August 20, 2019
I am now in salt lake area. Wats the best way to reach Gariahat market(transportation). And is Kali mata temple near to this place. Kindly help
Written October 9, 2018
Take a shuttle auto and reach Ultadanga and from here another shuttle auto to the nearest Metro Station.Take a metro to Kalighat, visit the Kali temple..walk back to the metro station and take a shuttle auto to Gariahat..the cheapest n the fastest way. Alternately you can take a cab but considering its Durga Puja the roads will be terribly crowded .Shuttle autos take short cuts and are hence faster...hope this helps.. enjoy!!
Written October 9, 2018
Till what time are the shops open?? Is it safe to go around 8.
Written January 21, 2018
All the roadside shops start closing by 8.30 pm.
It's absolutely safe but since the shops start closing, the options decrease.
Written January 21, 2018
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