Diwali 2019: Best places to shop in Kolkata this festive season

Shopping is always exciting in Kolkata. During festivals, it is more exciting to shop there because of the beautiful decorations and shiny lit markets. The entire atmosphere is entirely different during the festivals and there is a lot of buzz and rush all around.  Here are some places to shop from this Diwali in Kolkata.

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Places to shop in Kolkata this Diwali

New Market Kolkata

New Market is one of the oldest shopping areas and dating back to the colonial era is a shopper's delight. Among the rush of the excited shopaholics, one can find a range of products, covering from shoes, sarees, exotic flowers and rare cheese. Located in Lindsay Street, New Market offers all that is there to ask.

Timings: 

• Monday-Friday 10 AM to 8 PM
• Saturday 10 AM - 2:30 PM; Sunday Closed 

Gariahat Market

A major shopping attraction in South Kolkata, Gariahat Market is spread beside a long stretch of road. It has shops on either side of it selling a huge variety of clothes, jewellery and electronic items. There are a lot of stalls and big shops, selling items at a lower cost.

• Timings: 11 AM to 8:00 PM Monday – Saturday; Sunday Closed

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Burrabazar Market

One of the oldest wholesale markets, Burrabazar is situated near the M. G. Road metro. The market is one of the biggest and is a major rush during festivities. Everything that is plausible can be found in this bustling stretch of the city. The market is divided into four major parts, i.e. Tulapatti, Fancypatti, Dhotipatti and Chinipatti.

• Timings: 10 AM to 7:30 PM Monday - Saturday; Sunday Closed

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South City Mall

South City Mall is located in Prince Anwar Shah Road in the southern end of the city, with a shopping area of about 1,000,000 square feet. Consumers can choose from a range of exclusive international and national retail brand outlets available there. There is also a theatre located in the mall where movie fans can enjoy their day out.

• Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM; All days

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