MORNING: START AT A HERITAGE BREAKFAST

Begin your day in Gariahat with a traditional Bengali breakfast at one of the long-standing eateries on Rashbehari Avenue. Pair luchi and alur dom with steaming cups of chai as you watch the neighbourhood come alive. Afterward, stroll through the bustling Gariahat Market’s vegetable and fish stalls to experience the freshness and colours of daily life.

MIDDAY: SHOPPING AND LUNCH

Head to the saree and electronics shops lining Gariahat Road for some retail therapy. Don’t miss the street vendors selling handmade jewellery and handloom fabrics along the sidewalks. When hunger strikes, pop into a local mishti shop for sweets like rosogolla or try a quick kathi roll from a stall. For a sit-down lunch, opt for a traditional Bengali thali at a nearby restaurant.

AFTERNOON: CULTURE AND RELAXATION

Take a break from the hustle by visiting nearby cultural spots such as Rabindra Sarobar Lake or the Nandan-Rabindra Sadan cultural complex (a short taxi ride away). If you’d rather stay local, explore a quiet lane like Dover Lane, where small boutiques and bookstores offer hidden treasures. Grab a coffee at an artsy cafe and soak in the neighbourhood’s creative energy.

EVENING: STREET FOOD AND NIGHT SHOPPING

As dusk falls, Gariahat’s street-food scene comes alive. Sample puchka, ghugni, and jhal muri from popular carts around the crossing. After you’re satiated, indulge in some late-evening shopping for imitation jewellery, home decor items and bargaining for deals. End your day with a refreshing kulfi or steaming plate of momos from a street vendor before heading home with memories (and bags) full.

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