Why to visit Burrabazaar Market
Burrabazar is one of the biggest wholesale markets in eastern India; you can find anything you need here for a great price, including textiles, medications, clothing, and cosmetics.
The entire Burrabazar is separated into distinct sections or specialized sub-markets called Dhotipatti, Fancypatti, Tulapatti, Chinipatti, etc. based on the commodity it deals in. Katras is created by further dividing these. Each Katra is recognized as a distinct object.
Millions of people, including mutiyaa, small-time traders, trade tycoons, havala monarchs, and straightforward money lenders, rely on Burrabazar for their living.
Places to shop in Burrabazar:
- The area around Burrabazar's Satyanarayan Market comes alive during Haal Khaata, Poila Boisakh (the Bengali New Year), and Diwali.
- The genuine souvenirs can be found on Kalakaar Street. You can find incredible stores offering beautifully finished religious figurines.
- There are also some fantastic Kurti stores, saree collections, menswear brands, and many other things.
- Bagri market hosts the city's largest cracker fare as Diwali approaches. Despite the fact that the fire from the previous year may have harmed the businesses, this year's vendors are considerably more eager to reopen.
Places to eat in Burrabazar:
- A wide variety of vendors selling enticing foods can be found along the street, including Dahi kachori, matka kulfi, samosas, chaat, jalebi, bhelpuri, jhalmuri, Magda patties, pav bhaji, chole kulche, and of course the well-known Bengali sweets.
- Dosa, Idli, Samosa, Kachauri-sabzi, Raj kachauri, and a number of other delicacies are available at Bapu tea shops, but the tea is the major draw.
- The contemporary sugar cane juice shop Soda Junction is located at the Jain Temple-Kaaligodaam intersection.
- The guy near Kalakar Street has been around for nearly 25 years, and his Chillas are without a doubt the best in town.
Shopping Budget: INR 500/- to INR 1000/- approx.
Food Budget: INR 100/- per head
Best months to visit: October to March
Best time to visit: Afternoon
