Calcutta markets

fsg · Nov 20th, 2007, 19:57

By markets I mean fruit, veg, meat, fish........ NOT Pantaloons, Westside and malls, but where locals would go to shop for the fresh essentials. Am I asking too much to know if these places are adjacent to Metro stations.

I know New Market where you are supposed to be able to buy anything but it is such a guddle.

Also is there such a thing as an online map of Calcutta, at present I only have the Govt one which though OK is not too comprehensive.

Thanks in advance to all

the opoponax · Nov 20th, 2007, 20:03

I've noticed lately that googlemaps is doing pretty good maps of the major Indian cities, these days. I don't know how it rates compared to the tourist maps, or whether every single little back alley is in there. But it's been giving me a good idea of where things are and how things are laid out.

atala · Nov 20th, 2007, 22:56

In the city the metro runs below large avenues so that at most exits you would hardly find such markets right at the exit. But at either end you might get close to markets, or be not far from one on some other exit. Some Kolkatan member will know better.

tasuray · Nov 21st, 2007, 10:43

Hi fsg,
Which metro station do you want to mean?
Say, adjacent to DumDum there is a big market called DumDum bazar.Shyambazar market is nearer to Shyambazar and Sovabazar metro stations.College Street market is nearer to Mahatma Gandhi Road station.Koley market is not exactly near but you can approach from Central Station.From Chandni Chowk you can go to Zanbazar market. From Esplanade New market is nearer.From Netaji Bhavan station Jagubabu bazar is nearer.So and so and so.

fsg · Nov 21st, 2007, 14:49

Thanks tasuray, very helpful, can you tell me what these markets specialise in, or are they just general.

Regarding maps, do Eicher do one of Calcutta?

Last time I was there just wandering around the back streets was fascinating enough , a little more structure would be good.

jyotirmoy · Nov 21st, 2007, 15:12

Do not miss the Sunday market at Hathibagan. Every thing under the Sun is sold here, a great sight.

tasuray · Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:19

Sunday Hatibagan market which is mentioned by Jyotida is now shifted to Galif Street.It is famous for plants, pigeons,rabbits,dogs,birds,fis hes etc.Before the ban on wild and extinct animals, kites even cubs of lepard were available there.
Koley market is famous for bulk fresh vegetables and in College Street market (in the morning) you will get bulk fruits in auction.Manicktala market is famous for good quality of fresh fishes.Patipukur Fish market (nearer to Belgachia metro station) is for bulk fishes.Even from Andhra Pradesh,Orissa insulated trucks come here full with fishes.

jyotirmoy · Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:30

Thanks bhai tasuray to correct me, it seems I have really been away from Kolkata much too long.

Nov 20th, 2007, 19:57	#1
fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 225	Calcutta markets By markets I mean fruit, veg, meat, fish........ NOT Pantaloons, Westside and malls, but where locals would go to shop for the fresh essentials. Am I asking too much to know if these places are adjacent to Metro stations. I know New Market where you are supposed to be able to buy anything but it is such a guddle. Also is there such a thing as an online map of Calcutta, at present I only have the Govt one which though OK is not too comprehensive. Thanks in advance to all

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Nov 20th, 2007, 20:03	#2
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	I've noticed lately that googlemaps is doing pretty good maps of the major Indian cities, these days. I don't know how it rates compared to the tourist maps, or whether every single little back alley is in there. But it's been giving me a good idea of where things are and how things are laid out.

Nov 20th, 2007, 22:56	#3
atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	In the city the metro runs below large avenues so that at most exits you would hardly find such markets right at the exit. But at either end you might get close to markets, or be not far from one on some other exit. Some Kolkatan member will know better.

Nov 21st, 2007, 10:43	#4
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305	Hi fsg, Which metro station do you want to mean? Say, adjacent to DumDum there is a big market called DumDum bazar.Shyambazar market is nearer to Shyambazar and Sovabazar metro stations.College Street market is nearer to Mahatma Gandhi Road station.Koley market is not exactly near but you can approach from Central Station.From Chandni Chowk you can go to Zanbazar market. From Esplanade New market is nearer.From Netaji Bhavan station Jagubabu bazar is nearer.So and so and so.

Nov 21st, 2007, 14:49	#5
fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 225	Thanks tasuray, very helpful, can you tell me what these markets specialise in, or are they just general. Regarding maps, do Eicher do one of Calcutta? Last time I was there just wandering around the back streets was fascinating enough , a little more structure would be good.

Nov 21st, 2007, 15:12	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,378	Do not miss the Sunday market at Hathibagan. Every thing under the Sun is sold here, a great sight.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:19	#7
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305	Sunday Hatibagan market which is mentioned by Jyotida is now shifted to Galif Street.It is famous for plants, pigeons,rabbits,dogs,birds,fis hes etc.Before the ban on wild and extinct animals, kites even cubs of lepard were available there. Koley market is famous for bulk fresh vegetables and in College Street market (in the morning) you will get bulk fruits in auction.Manicktala market is famous for good quality of fresh fishes.Patipukur Fish market (nearer to Belgachia metro station) is for bulk fishes.Even from Andhra Pradesh,Orissa insulated trucks come here full with fishes.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:30	#8
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,378	Thanks bhai tasuray to correct me, it seems I have really been away from Kolkata much too long.

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