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Kolkata is an important trading center for handicrafts produced in Eastern India. Bankura horses, saris from Shantiniketan, and leather goods top the list of Kolkata specialities. It is also famous for its rasgollas and a tin or two as a gift for the folks back home. New Market is probably the most famous place to go shopping but there are bargains everywhere.
Malls:
South City Mall (near Jadavpur Police Stn)
Metropolis Mall (near Hiland Park)
City Center (Salt Lake City)
Mani Square Supermall (EM Bypass)
Metro Plaza (near British Embassy)
Vardaan Market (on Camac Street)
Orchid Point (Kankurgachi)
Forum (Bhowanipore)
Shreeram Arcade (New Market)
City Center2 (Newtown, Rajarhat)
Pantaloons (Gariahat, Camac Street, Kankurgachi, South City)
Local Markets:
Maidan Market for all sport items at cheap price
Chandni Market is famous for all small electronical items/gadgets & old reusable electronical products
New Market for all kinds of Clothing,Toys,Collectible Shopping needs.
Treasure Island is like a muti-storeyed market mainly fulfilling needs of Clothing demands & various other make-up & cosmetic items. Fancy and 5-star market in Khidderpore house all sorts of shipped goods starting from apparels to electronic gadgets.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Kolkata
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Kolkata - updated May 2024
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