Guide To Shyambazar: What To See, Eat And Buy At This Neighbourhood In Kolkata

While it's true that babies require new clothes and bathing materials. Do you know where in Shyambazar you can find that? The shop is named Oh Baby! You can't help but think of babies and their playtime when you look at the array of items displayed in the store. It can make any child happy, right? Also, in addition to being reasonably priced, the things are adorable–from dresses to the littlest of things that a kid might need!

Time: 11 AM to 9 PM

How To Reach:  Take a metro train to Shyambazar metro station. 

A distinguished clothing store in Kolkata that specialises in men's "punjabi”--- which are worn at a variety of Bengali cultural ceremonies. Customers can choose from a wide variety of products in the store. The "dhoti and pujabi" ensemble was popularised by Kingbadanti long before festive couture was a thing, and it became ingrained in Bangaliana culture. Kingbadanti was the first to offer dhotis in a variety of colours and is now a popular choice among celebrities during Kolkata festivals. Isn't that amazing?

For more information you can reach out to them at 033 2555 6389 or www.kingbadanti.org/lander.

Time: 10:30 AM to 10 PM

How To Reach: You can take a metro train to Shyambazar, take a bus, taxi or any public transport.

Banarasi Sarees are crafted from exquisite, high-quality fabrics that are carefully stitched. And Banarasi Niketan is the place that most upholds the art of making authentic brocade sarees because so many people adore it. These sarees from the store have a more than a thousand-year history that is connected to our mythology. These sarees are a marvel of skilfull stitching combined with genuine gold and silver brocades. Georgette, Shattir, Organza, Kora, Katan, or pure silk. If you’re looking for six yards of pure grace for the upcoming festivals, best option is Banarasi Niketan, which offers the most upscale designs.

You can also check out their Instagram page for more.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 10 PM

Overseen by the West Bengal government, guaranteeing fair commerce and authenticity, Tantuja has a collection of  unique jamdani sarees made by handloom. Large volumes of sarees from this store are currently exported to the United States and the United Kingdom and other European countries, as well as to Australia, Russia, and China. If you are specifically looking for Tantuja's native silk sarees and Taant sarees, this store will make you gasp in awe at the collections! If you want to do some virtual screen shopping, check out their Instagram page @tantuja_handloom

You can even purchase sarees from the official website www.tantuja.in

Time: 10 AM to 9 PM

Silver jewellery, which includes bracelets, necklaces, rings and more, is quite popular because it is elegant, adaptable, and always in trend. If you are worried about the rates, don't fret. According to what I was told by my aunt, who grew up in Shyambazar, Fariapukur is the biggest wholesale silver jewellery market in the city. So if you’re looking for those dainty, minimalist or even the over-top silver jewellery, this is the lane to be!

The state's oldest pet market, located on Kolkata's Galiff Street, attracts over 40,000 visitors on weekends alone. Every Sunday, it opens from early in the morning until late in the afternoon. Pedigree breeds include canines like the Pug and Bull Mastiff, birds like parrots and cocktails, a unique assortment of fresh and marine aquarium fish, and even flowers. The original pet market was at Hatibagan but due to the sudden influx of a huge crowd, it was shifted to Galiff Street.

Timings: 7 AM to 3 PM

The stomach needs its recommended daily intake of nutritious food while you're out shopping, does it not? Why don't you indulge your hunger with some prawn cutlets from Allen, fish fries from Mitra Cafe, and norom pakh sandesh from Nukur Sweets? 

Time: Nakur Sweets -7 AM to 10 PM, Allen- 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM and Mitra Cafe-3 PM to 10 PM