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Gariahat Market is one of the renowned and oldest markets of Kolkata. The extensive shopping area of Gariahat is stacked in a row of shops, restaurants and roadside stalls selling a wide variety of jewellery, sarees, clothes, household items, electronic goods, handicrafts, home decor items and even pets. From branded products to flea stores, one can find each and every item of use. A huge array of items displayed on the meandering road of Gariahat mesmerizes everyone.
The most tempting thing about this market is the reasonable prices; also one can make amazing deals, as Gariahat allows plenty of scope for bargaining to the shoppers. There is a section in the Gariahat market which is dedicated to selling flowers & plants, fruits and vegetable. Even if you are looking for a collection of exquisite traditional Bengali ethnic wear, Gariahat is the one of the best places to shop at, with renowned saree as well as kurta stores, which have stood the test of time.
In the recent past, several mega-stores and malls have sprung up in the area including Ballygunge AC Market, Mukti World mall, Gariahat AC market and Gariahat mall, which provide an American style shopping mall experience with fixed prices. Likewise, there’s another part of the market which focuses on selling meat and fish. The fish market specifically is quite renowned here because of the wide variety of both rare and common fishes available. After the daylong shop-hopping, feed yourself with some delectable grubs; especially street foods, serving up kathi rolls, cutlets, chowmein, phuchkas, pastries and samosas. Apart from street food, this entire stretch is also lined by numerous restaurants of which the best ones are – 6 Ballygunge Place, Tandoor Hut, Aqua Java, Barista, Mirch Masala, Hatari and Grub Club to name a few.
