About Gariahat, Kolkata

Gariahat is a part of the locality of Ballygunge in southern Kolkata. This area is primarily famous for Gariahat Market which is the go-to place to shop for locals as well as tourists. Besides, Gariahat Road provides connectivity between Ballygunge Phari and Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Road as well as Prince Anwar Shah Road. This neighbourhood also boasts of several renowned restaurants serving delectable delicacies as well as many popular Kolkata hotels that cater to the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

Shopping and Dining in and around Gariahat

Gariahat Market is one of the most popular and busiest shopping destinations in Bangalore, so if you are staying at hotels in Gariahat, then you should try not to miss the chance to explore this shopper’s paradise. This is one place that offers you everything, ranging from clothes and jewellery to fish and flowers. Some of the must-buy things here are Bengali saree, conch shell bangles, Kalighat paintings, Dokra crafts, and terracotta items, to mention a few. Besides this, you can also shop at the malls and complexes around the hotels in Gariahat, Kolkata, such as The Gariahat Mall, Dakshinapan Shopping Complex, South City Mall, Quest Mall, Acropolis Mall, etc.

There are many dining options in and around Gariahat as this locality is flooded with restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. Some of the popular ones are Wise Owl, Café Drifter, Tintin & Brussels Club, First Flush, Krystal Chopstick, Koshe Kosha, Saptapadi Restaurant and The Coastal Macha. Other popular places to eat in Kolkata include Mirch Masala Restaurant & Bar, China White's, Indthalia, What's Up Café, Zucca Lounge, Mitra Café, Tandoor Park, Fillers, Fung Shway, Crave Food Works and Mud Clay Coffee & More.

Places to Visit in and around Gariahat

It’s easy to plan an itinerary as there are many popular places to visit in and around Gariahat, such as the revered Kalighat (2.9 km), Birla Temple (1.6 km), St. Paul's Cathedral (5.1 km), Lions Safari Park (1.2 km), and Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple (1.1 km). Besides, some of the most popular tourist attractions in Kolkata like Victoria Memorial, Maidan, Science City, James Princep Ghat, Indian Museum, Millennium Park, Fort William, The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity and Nicco Park are less than half an hour’s drive from here.

How to Reach Gariahat

The neighbourhood is well connected to different parts of the city by bus, tram, taxi, etc. that make commuting easy for travellers staying at Gariahat hotels. Depending upon the destination, they can even opt for metro as there are three subway stations within a 10-minute drive of this place – Kalighat, Jatin Das, and Rabindra Sarobar. Moreover, those coming to Gariahat from the airport can take the shortest route via CIT Road (19.8 km), which generally takes over an hour. Interestingly, it will also take about an hour to reach the neighbourhood from the railway station, even though it is only 11.5 km away from this place in South Kolkata.