KOLKATA · BUDGET FASHION ZONE
Hatibagan Market
North Kolkata’s busiest shopping stretch for affordable fashion, festival wear, and street-side deals.
Market TypeStreet + Local Shops
Best ForBudget clothing
Main CrowdStudents & families
BargainingHigh
Peak SeasonDurga Puja
Overview
Hatibagan Market is one of North Kolkata’s most active shopping zones, combining pavement stalls with small permanent stores. It is especially popular during Durga Puja, when footfall multiplies and new stock appears daily.
Compared to South Kolkata markets, Hatibagan is louder, denser, and far more price-sensitive.
What People Buy at Hatibagan
Casual Clothing
T-shirts, jeans, tops, kurtis.
Festival Wear
Puja collections, ethnic sets, sarees.
Footwear
Sandals, shoes, budget sneakers.
Accessories
Bags, jewellery, hair accessories.
Price Reality
Casual Wear₹250 – ₹1,500
Ethnic Wear₹800 – ₹4,000
Footwear₹400 – ₹1,800
Accessories₹100 – ₹700
Prices rise slightly during Puja season. Bargaining is expected, especially at street stalls.
How to Shop Smart Here
- Visit late afternoon for full stall setup
- Compare prices across multiple sellers
- Avoid peak Puja evenings if short on time
- Cash helps with faster negotiation
Puja Tip
New stock arrives almost daily before Durga Puja. Visiting multiple times can get better variety.