Browsing the stalls in the market with the better half can be an overwhelming experience, but gets more comprehensible with repetition. Always get something delectable from Nahouns. Then the array of decorations and party accessories, bags, textiles . Some of the shops discreetly hark back to a heritage from the start of the previous century . Always find something new here, this time it was a display of plump dolls. Is this back in demand for kids? After going through the market there are still the bylanes to explore. Shoes, silk shirts, saris, some legendary Kolkata brands are located here. 2 interesting hours.

New market has its own charm. Even today when Kolkata is flooded with shopping malls offering varied range of products new market continues to stand strong. Shops like Chamba lamba selling silver jewellery oreateries like Nahoums never ceases to amuse us.It is buzzing with life. hawkers calling out their products, busy shoppers taking a respite from shopping while sipping their fresh nimbu pani will always be a delight to watch. A visit to new market will be incomplete if we dont have roll from Baadshah. One is bound to fall in love with new market during Christmas. The shops are teeming with christmas trees, ribbons, bells and ballons, all set to welcome Santa. One just cant afford to miss the vibes. Every nook & corner is decorated beautifully.. Dress materials, bangles, dry flowers everything you get under 1 roof.

Home to over 2,200 stores that trade in all sorts of items—from local food items to electronics & textiles—Kolkata’s New Market is a unique shopping destination and a historic landmark. The size of stores vary from very small to very big. Founded in late eighteenth century , the market has survived two major fires and several instances of major flooding to continue being one of the city’s prime trading hubs