 While on a holiday, most ladies look for shopping opportunities! Buying something extremely delightful, at a bargain can quickly become a very important highlight of any holiday, anywhere. Kolkata, which is the capital of the state of West Bengal in India, is a city that will delight every woman. Thanks to the abundant shopping opportunities and markets, staying and shopping in Kolkata is something that should be experienced by everybody. Incidentally, thanks to the availability of a massive range of hotels in the city, accommodation is never going to be a problem. After all, you do need a room where you can store all your precious purchases and rest for a bit of time before you head out again. Some of the luxuries at hotels in Kolkata, especially for ladies, include being picked up from the airport. If you are a single woman or one in a group of ladies travelling in Kolkata, it is an extremely good idea to avail these facilities through the hotel that you are staying in. You could also look for spas and wellness therapies that will refresh you after your massive rounds of shopping. Kolkata does offer plenty of shopping opportunities and you should try and book a taxi or cab to and from the hotel itself. Kolkata has numerous shopping malls that stock the latest branded goods and designer clothing. However, if you do want to experience the best of shopping in this city, head first to Gariahat. In fact, if you can find a luxury hotel as close to this market as possible, you will waste no time in travel! The famous Bengal sarees, a glorious creation in red and white, is available in this market. You can also shop for the traditional attire that Indian men wear - kurtas and dhotis. While clothes are certainly the most popular purchase in this market, you could also look for jewellery and some amazing varieties of fish. Another place you must visit is the Lindsay Street which plays home to the New Market. It has a history dating back to the 1870s. Back then it was known as the Sir Stuart Hogg Market. Today, the New Market commands massive attention because of its collection of shops that deal with branded goods, traditional Bengali clothing, glassware, flowers and typical Bengali sweets and savouries. New Market is also a place where you can bargain with the shopkeepers in order to find the best possible deal for yourself. Both these places, Gariahat and New Market are also accessible by the typical Kolkata transport system - the rickshaw and trams. You could also enjoy this experience when you go shopping. Apart from clothes and different types of food, you could pick up footwear, electronic goods and enjoy eating some traditional Kolkata fare at the many restaurants and hotels in both these markets. Kolkata is indeed a shopper’s paradise and you can get quite a lot of stuff at some extraordinarily low prices. Author Bio: Ryana Karol - I am a travel devotee who loves to explore scenic places in India. Choosing a comfortable Kolkata hotels booking is on my priority list.
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