Shaymbazaar- is the fortress of Bengal Aristocracy. A trip to Kolkata or a heritage walk around Kolkata is incomplete without coming to Shaymbazaar. Shyambazar is one of the bygone places of Kolkata. Shyambazar and neighbouring Shobhabazar were the strongholds of Calcutta’s elite. These neighbourhoods were known for their lavish mansions and townhouses built in the characteristic Bengali-European style. Under the patronization of Calcutta’s baboos, Shyambazar flourished as the theatre district.Many eminent personalities lived here. Ghose Cousin, a very renowned and one of the oldest watch shops is on this footpath. As you can see the roadside stalls are selling garments, footwear and other things. Please do not have any wrong notion about the road-side stalls. The items are of good quality and the prices are quite reasonable. According to Holwell, there used to be a large market named Charles Bazaar here, which was later renamed in honour of Shyam Rai by the Basak family, one of the richest trading families in 18th century Calcutta. The area surrounding the market came to be known by the same name.
You can shop for jewellery, accessories, garments and many more things in Hatibagan. They are extremely fashionable. You will find lots of stalls and shops to pick that particular ear-ring or bangles or head-gear etc. that you planned to wear with the particular dress in mind. I suggest you carry a big bag for your shopping haul because you might end up buying more than you have thought for and yes, wear comfortable shoes.
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