Sowcarpet
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Neighbourhood: George Town/Parry’s Corner
George Town is one of the busiest and most commercial neighbourhoods of Chennai.
It may not boast of pubs or restaurants, but it surely offers something that the rest of Chennai can’t - a strong whiff of history. This historical area located in north Chennai is where the city of Madras was officially born in 1640 alongside Fort St. George. A walk here leads you to the well-established specialised bazaars and wholesale markets selling everything under the sun: fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, fabrics, camera, perfumes, jewellery, etc. Home to the High Court and other State institutions and famous for a large resident Sindhi and Marwari community, George Town is a rich congregation of shrines of different faiths within its boundaries – from Hindu and Jain temples to churches, mosques and synagogue. If you are craving some authentic North Indian food, head to streets of Sowcarpet for chaat, vada pav and other popular street snacks.
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Rajiv911
Chennai District, India131 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
The place is the hub for many retail shops in and around Chennai, A whole sale market place.. You get cloths, clothing accessories, Gadgets, tools, hardware, toys, stationaries, gifts, electrical & electronics and etc, etc, etc.. No only this you can also enjoy north Indian street food..
This place is almost always crowded.. No place for even bike parking. Cars are not allowed inside.. If, so you get you 4 wheeler inside, you can only come out after a lots of time and struggle and you cannot come out without making a scratch or dent on your vehicle.. The streets are so small that even moving as a person will be very difficult.. So congested, polluted and dirty.. Only Sunday afternoon, the place will mostly become free as most of the shops will be closed..
So try reaching there via public transport.. Because if bike and car parking almost unavailable there.. If so you wanna reach there on your bike, then try to be there before 9am..
Try Visiting here only if you wanna purchase in bulk.. If you wanna buy in Single piece, the price will be normal as at other shops in City.. But if you buy in bulk you will get great discounts.
In my experience, as me being an retailer, some items in place is sold at higher price than even normal retail shops in city.. Dont know why.. I tried purchasing a toy in bulk there. The price of 1 Toy they said was 500. The same toy is sold for 400 at online shop and 400 at normal shop near home at Velachery.. Then if I buy the toy for 500 and try to sell it for 600, who will buy? After Corono, some seller have lost their sense actually.. Thereafter, except few items which is still sold at better wholesale price, I have now chosen to get from places like Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, etc..
This place is almost always crowded.. No place for even bike parking. Cars are not allowed inside.. If, so you get you 4 wheeler inside, you can only come out after a lots of time and struggle and you cannot come out without making a scratch or dent on your vehicle.. The streets are so small that even moving as a person will be very difficult.. So congested, polluted and dirty.. Only Sunday afternoon, the place will mostly become free as most of the shops will be closed..
So try reaching there via public transport.. Because if bike and car parking almost unavailable there.. If so you wanna reach there on your bike, then try to be there before 9am..
Try Visiting here only if you wanna purchase in bulk.. If you wanna buy in Single piece, the price will be normal as at other shops in City.. But if you buy in bulk you will get great discounts.
In my experience, as me being an retailer, some items in place is sold at higher price than even normal retail shops in city.. Dont know why.. I tried purchasing a toy in bulk there. The price of 1 Toy they said was 500. The same toy is sold for 400 at online shop and 400 at normal shop near home at Velachery.. Then if I buy the toy for 500 and try to sell it for 600, who will buy? After Corono, some seller have lost their sense actually.. Thereafter, except few items which is still sold at better wholesale price, I have now chosen to get from places like Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, etc..
Written 11 November 2023
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Satish N
Chennai (Madras), India28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A very crowded place...not suitable to take your kids or senior citizens . Walking is the best transportation mode here. If you want to go for bulk purchase, go here. Otherwise it's not sensible going there.
Written 16 February 2020
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mytri k
Chennai (Madras), India6 contributions
May 2012
Out for a shopping free - what are u looking out 4- mobiles , watches, tv, dresses, food , fruits... Find everything and anything & MORE ! its all under one place.. An awesome place for buyers :):):) La bonne shopping ...
Written 31 May 2012
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Sankar M K Samy
5 contributions
Aug 2022
As I saw it: The streets were full of rubbish. Shop keepers as well and shoppers just dump their rubbish on the street. There is practically no civic consciousness, people spitting all over the place with some even blowing their nose in the street. It was disgusting. The roads were narrow and crowded, hardly wide enough for one vehicle yet vehicles were travelling in both direction. And they just plow their way through blowing their horns.
Yes, you can find all sorts of items here at a reasonable price but you still have to compare prices and bargain as you can easily be taken for a ride. Most of these items can be found at other places in Chennai for a little more. I personally would prefer the later option.
Yes, you can find all sorts of items here at a reasonable price but you still have to compare prices and bargain as you can easily be taken for a ride. Most of these items can be found at other places in Chennai for a little more. I personally would prefer the later option.
Written 8 August 2022
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SoravJain
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India73 contributions
Apr 2012 • Business
Sowcarpet is called the Mini Rajasthan of Chennai. The north indian community especially the marwari community dwells here. Wealthiest of business mens come from this place.
Mint street in sowcarpet is most colorful street with shops of sarees, designer wear and a lot of street side chats. You might not want to miss on chotu motu bhel, raj shri paani poori, sinabhai idlies, novelty pau bhaaji, khakada's jalebis, maya's kachoris and more.
Mint street in sowcarpet is most colorful street with shops of sarees, designer wear and a lot of street side chats. You might not want to miss on chotu motu bhel, raj shri paani poori, sinabhai idlies, novelty pau bhaaji, khakada's jalebis, maya's kachoris and more.
Written 22 April 2012
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Dwarakanathan T
Erie, PA65 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
very crowded and narrow roads. terrible place to take your car. never even think of taking it inside. just park it near the parrys corner area and take a hand rickshaw to sowcarpet. the center of sowcarpet hosts lot of shops for dresses, fashion jewel, nuts & spices shops. good place if you are bored with all other places in chennai. avoid this area during summer especially. a near by place called parrys corner hosts lot of shops for cheap market for all electronic items and imported items. watch out for duplicate items also.
Written 30 May 2012
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Kaushik
Kolkata (Calcutta), India36 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
Actuall called Sahukar Pet (Land of Businessmen), this place is huge market of different spices and grains run by Rajasthani and Marwari shopkeepers. This place is a small part of Rajasthan in south India where people from all over India come to buy the best quality of spices (even from Rajasthan). This is not a place for hang out may be, but its a shopper's paradise for everyone.
Written 10 July 2012
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shilpachennai
chennai23 contributions
Mar 2012 • Family
Sowcarpet in Parrys , the centre for Sahukar or Sowcars or Merchants. The whole sale market for textile and everything else. Each lane has a specialisation in one thing. Better to consult someone who has already been there. Otherwise it is like a maze.
Tip - parking is difficult, try getting a cab or auto.
Tip - parking is difficult, try getting a cab or auto.
Written 22 June 2012
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Ashwinroutes
Chennai (Madras), India10 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
This is place where you can get any thing and everything that you want at a cheapest price in the city. The place looks shady and dirty but you can get anything from plastic products, stationary and general products at a low cost. Here there are 2 profound shops which needs to be visited by myself are Agarwal Sweets and a tiny shop next to Prakash Bhavan for their spl pakoda and pikhas (a spicy snack similar to kurkure)
Written 15 June 2012
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sugandhg82
Mirfa, United Arab Emirates54 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
Coming to our desi menu, Ghar ka khana, nothing beats this thaali available @ Aggarwal bhojnalya again in Sowcarpet. Imagine your mum serving you aloo sabzi, bhindi, raita,shahi panner, dal with tadka with fulle hue ghee waale phulke.. I cannot resist anymore and surely you too.
walk along the street for the kalkutta paan, a sweet bite of jalebi, some mouth watering sandwiches by the road
GUIDE TO NORTH INDIANS IN CHENNAI
www.sugandhg82.spi-blog.com
Its all you wanted to know about food, fun, frolic, party, adventure, shopping, masti and much more to the city...Visit once and you will definitely get to know....!!!
walk along the street for the kalkutta paan, a sweet bite of jalebi, some mouth watering sandwiches by the road
GUIDE TO NORTH INDIANS IN CHENNAI
www.sugandhg82.spi-blog.com
Its all you wanted to know about food, fun, frolic, party, adventure, shopping, masti and much more to the city...Visit once and you will definitely get to know....!!!
Written 1 February 2012
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