New Market is Kolkata's oldest and most well known market. Built by the British in 1874 and started off as the Sir Stuart Hogg Market, It's still often fondly referred to as Hogg's Market. In its early days, New Market had a distinctly upper class British air about it, but it's well and truly evolved into something completely Indian. It can be crowded and chaotic, and your best bargaining skills are a must.
New Market is renowned for the variety of goods it has on offer. Shoppers are treated to over 2000 stalls selling everything from clothing to cheese with the stalls grouped according to the type of goods they sell. Although New Market is only open until 8pm, after the stalls have closed the surrounding area comes alive under the glow of lights with people eating, drinking tea and chatting. It's well worth hanging around to soak up the atmosphere.
New Market is renowned for the variety of goods it has on offer. Shoppers are treated to over 2000 stalls selling everything from clothing to cheese with the stalls grouped according to the type of goods they sell. Although New Market is only open until 8pm, after the stalls have closed the surrounding area comes alive under the glow of lights with people eating, drinking tea and chatting. It's well worth hanging around to soak up the atmosphere.
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