New Market

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Location: Nellie Sen Gupta Sarani, d-twenty three, New Market Area, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700087, India

Estimated visiting time: 1/2 hours

The New Market is a market in Kolkata, which is formerly known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, situated on Lindsay Street, beside Free School Street. Today in local parlance, the entire shopping area is often known as “New Market”, although primarily “New Market” referred to the original enclosed market. New Market, now one of the leading markets in Kolkata, gives hardcore competition to the air-conditioned, modern malls. Over high-end shopping complexes, a large number of people still prefer this street market for its opportunities. In Kolkata, it is considered as one of the best markets.

Attraction

Many of the stalls are under one roof, new Market is a busy and vast maze of over 2,000 stalls and shops. From cheap clothing and expensive jewelry to fresh fruit and seafood, here you would find a wide range of everything.

History

The East India Company, it was commenced in the late 19th century. Today it houses arrays of shops of electronic goods, cookies, leather items, dry fruits, and cakes, crystal items, kitchen items, groceries, household goods, and flowers along with garments and jewelry. Under its roof, there are more than 2000 stalls. an absolute shoppers’ paradise, it is very popular among the general public.

Inside/Outside Views

The market is placed under one roof providing more than 2000 stalls. Bustling and vibrant atmosphere, colorful displays of clothing, spices, and handicrafts, a blend of British and Indian architecture, a treasure trove of goods from traditional to modern, and a rich heritage dating back to the 19th century.

A stark contrast to the interior, red-bricked walls, and arches, bustling streets with vendors, street food stalls, and hawkers, a lively atmosphere, famous Kolkata street food like kathi rolls and sweets, a popular shopping and social hub in the heart of the city.