A South Kolkata neighbourhood market near Rabindra Sarobar, smaller and calmer than Gariahat. Fish, vegetables, flowers and everyday provisions in the covered market, with saree shops, sweet shops and telebhaja stalls around it.
Inside the market
The sections, the shops and what each one sells| Name | Where | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| The covered market1920s | Lake Market, Rashbehari | Fish, vegetables, flowers and provisions. |
| Lake Market fish section | Lake Market | The neighbourhood fish trade; mornings. |
| Flower stalls | Lake Market | Daily puja flowers and garlands. |
| Lake Market saree shops | Lake Market | A small saree cluster. |
| Telebhaja stalls | Lake Market | Evening fritters, at their best in the monsoon. |
| Kookie Jar | Lake Market | The bakery branch. |
| Rabindra Sarobar1920s | nearby | The lake the area is named for. |
Worth knowing before you go
- Mornings for fish and vegetables.
- Calmer than Gariahat and a short walk from it.
- The telebhaja stalls start in the late afternoon.
- Kalighat and Rabindra Sarobar metro stations are both close.
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