Malik Ghat Flower Market
Malik Ghat Flower Market
Malik Ghat Flower Market
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Abovetheclouds
2,242 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
This is a wholesale flower market. Very poor area so go with as little as possible and don't 'show wealth'. It isn't unsafe but these are hardworking local people, blend in with the crowd. You have to go very early. We went at 7AM but if you can, go even earlier like 5AM. Chaotic, very dirty but it has a lovely vibe and cool atmosphere. Very different from say a European flower market. We walked around for 20 minutes. You also have lovely views of Howrah Bridge. A few tips. As I said, it is really dirty, muddy in parts, damp and slippery. Wear old flat shoes and nothing that hangs on the floor. Mind how you walk and watch your head as on some parts, vehicles will need to pass and they will push past if need be. There are also many men carrying heavy items on their heads and they will knock you if you don't watch yourself. Would recommend as the vibe is pretty cool. Nice way to see an 'alternate' local part of Kolkata. You don't need long. Just use an uber to go.
Written 13 January 2024
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ShallineeR
Sungai Petani, Malaysia200 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Don't let the noise and the hustle discourage you from going to this market. It is very noisy, busy, unkempt and the road is a little narrow but the experience and the feel is just amazing.
Flowers in huge quantities. From roses to marigolds. The flower market ends where the spice market begins.
Flowers in huge quantities. From roses to marigolds. The flower market ends where the spice market begins.
Written 2 March 2020
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,407 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This is a wholesale market with traders buying from the growers. The market is just across the river from the Railway Station. Apparently trains from the countryside into Kolkata have a carriage set aside for traders to bring their goods into the city.
Lots of marigold heads and garlands - which you see later in the temples and shrines. More exotic flowers too.
When we were there some school children were wandering through the market picking up discarded newspaper that had been used to wrap the flowers.
Quite chaos - organised? maybe.
Lots of marigold heads and garlands - which you see later in the temples and shrines. More exotic flowers too.
When we were there some school children were wandering through the market picking up discarded newspaper that had been used to wrap the flowers.
Quite chaos - organised? maybe.
Written 19 December 2023
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797dennisp
Montrose, UK30,886 contributions
Jan 2020
What an amazing place to walk through !! Marigolds were in abundance throughout the market al ready to be woven into beautiful displays for the forthcoming celebrations on Republic Day. I felt guilty admiring all the flowers and getting in the way of workes going about their business and others trying to deliver chai to the sellers.
A great colourful experience !!
A great colourful experience !!
Written 22 March 2020
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Sphupnup
8 contributions
Sept 2014 • Business
I accompanied my wife on a business trip to India in September of 2012. While she was in meetings one day I decided to trek out with our driver and see the flower market that was high on the list of attractions to see while in Kolkata. To be honest I have no idea how to rate this place. it could be a 1. Or a 5. Or anything in between.
When I first told the driver that this is where I wanted to go he asked me about 4 times whether I was sure. I kept insisting that I was although his skepticism was beginning to be contagious. He finally relented and we headed out into the chaos of the streets.
We were almost there and after what turned out to me the final turn onto a dirt(?) roadway we got stuck at a railroad crossing for what turned out to be almost an hour. The gates were down, but people were still walking across the tracks and riding their motorcycles around the gates. Eventually the gates were lifted, but no train ever went by.
We finished rounding the bend and he pulled over to the side of the dirt road and said that this was as far as he could (or would) go. The sea of people moving back and forth down the road ahead where he pointed beckoned so I grabbed my camera and off I went into the bustle of humans.
My first steps out onto the road made me wish for some boots rather than the comfortable shoes I had on. Mucking boots would have been best in fact. While it was at the very tail end of the rainy season here, and hadn't rained in a couple days, the road was full of a thick layer of mud and sewerage. besides obvious appearances, the mixture was made apparent by the acrid smell that instantly assaulted the senses of this American. Having grown up in farm country, the smell manure wasn't something I was unfamiliar with, but this was a special kind of something.
The crowds grew thicker the closer I walked towards the actual market stalls where business was (or was not) being conducted. it was hard to move between the people as we were all shoulder to shoulder and nose to tail (so to speak). I realized that there were also a number of dogs wandering the area and were probably making their own additions to the "muck". They were all friendly and seemed to leave people alone however.
When I finally came upon the flower peddlers it was with the a slight breeze that caresses my nose with the smell of sweet marigolds. The freshness almost lifted me off my feet until the breeze dissipated and I was sent crashing back to earth with a George Foreman left hook in the form of that violent sewage smell reminding me that this was a land of contrasts. As I approached the end of the line near the bridge, I decided to turn around and head back towards the car. The throngs of people were even thicker than I had walked through so I made a beeline for what appeared to be some respite walking between the stalls. The narrowness of the pathways, combined with customers and purveyors and the wide shoulders of this American, proved that this wasn't a solution. That and some bizarre looks I received prompted me back to the main causeway. Upon doing so, I happened upon the driver who was gingerly walking through the muck looking for me. Turns out his initial skepticism turned into worry when I was gone for more than a few minutes.
Heading back he pointed out a makeshift bar behind a dirty brown curtain and told me that's where they drink alcohol. I asked him about it and I think he thought I was saying I wanted to go in there, but he insistently told me no, it's "not for you." Oh, well, at least the hotel had beer.
We got back to the car and hopped in. I tried to knock as much muck off my shoes (he did too) before getting in, but there was only so much we could do. I could tell he was not pleased with this.
All in all I got some beautiful pictures and it was an experience I will never forget. The stark contrasts and assault on the senses between beauty and grime, perfume and stench seemed like a microcosm of this special land that wrestles with these contrasts on such a vast scale, larger than can be imagined by many Westerners living in our antiseptic world.
When I first told the driver that this is where I wanted to go he asked me about 4 times whether I was sure. I kept insisting that I was although his skepticism was beginning to be contagious. He finally relented and we headed out into the chaos of the streets.
We were almost there and after what turned out to me the final turn onto a dirt(?) roadway we got stuck at a railroad crossing for what turned out to be almost an hour. The gates were down, but people were still walking across the tracks and riding their motorcycles around the gates. Eventually the gates were lifted, but no train ever went by.
We finished rounding the bend and he pulled over to the side of the dirt road and said that this was as far as he could (or would) go. The sea of people moving back and forth down the road ahead where he pointed beckoned so I grabbed my camera and off I went into the bustle of humans.
My first steps out onto the road made me wish for some boots rather than the comfortable shoes I had on. Mucking boots would have been best in fact. While it was at the very tail end of the rainy season here, and hadn't rained in a couple days, the road was full of a thick layer of mud and sewerage. besides obvious appearances, the mixture was made apparent by the acrid smell that instantly assaulted the senses of this American. Having grown up in farm country, the smell manure wasn't something I was unfamiliar with, but this was a special kind of something.
The crowds grew thicker the closer I walked towards the actual market stalls where business was (or was not) being conducted. it was hard to move between the people as we were all shoulder to shoulder and nose to tail (so to speak). I realized that there were also a number of dogs wandering the area and were probably making their own additions to the "muck". They were all friendly and seemed to leave people alone however.
When I finally came upon the flower peddlers it was with the a slight breeze that caresses my nose with the smell of sweet marigolds. The freshness almost lifted me off my feet until the breeze dissipated and I was sent crashing back to earth with a George Foreman left hook in the form of that violent sewage smell reminding me that this was a land of contrasts. As I approached the end of the line near the bridge, I decided to turn around and head back towards the car. The throngs of people were even thicker than I had walked through so I made a beeline for what appeared to be some respite walking between the stalls. The narrowness of the pathways, combined with customers and purveyors and the wide shoulders of this American, proved that this wasn't a solution. That and some bizarre looks I received prompted me back to the main causeway. Upon doing so, I happened upon the driver who was gingerly walking through the muck looking for me. Turns out his initial skepticism turned into worry when I was gone for more than a few minutes.
Heading back he pointed out a makeshift bar behind a dirty brown curtain and told me that's where they drink alcohol. I asked him about it and I think he thought I was saying I wanted to go in there, but he insistently told me no, it's "not for you." Oh, well, at least the hotel had beer.
We got back to the car and hopped in. I tried to knock as much muck off my shoes (he did too) before getting in, but there was only so much we could do. I could tell he was not pleased with this.
All in all I got some beautiful pictures and it was an experience I will never forget. The stark contrasts and assault on the senses between beauty and grime, perfume and stench seemed like a microcosm of this special land that wrestles with these contrasts on such a vast scale, larger than can be imagined by many Westerners living in our antiseptic world.
Written 14 March 2015
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Manjusree N
Nainital, India1,855 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Visiting this place it was really good feeling to watch variety of different types of flowers all around the market like Rose,Marigold,Sunflower,Lily,Cladila,Dalia,and many more they also sell garlands of various flowers it can be seen under one roof.The rates are very reasonable price but compare to market shops but they sell in bulk, it's very easy to get their just underneath of Howrah Bridge,on the bank of river ganga.
Tips - visit very early morning,avoid to visit on Hindu festivals.
Tips - visit very early morning,avoid to visit on Hindu festivals.
Written 12 February 2016
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Sumouli D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India74 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Nice flower market was visited on the puja occasion to see the many flowers at one place at a time it's looks very colourful from the Howrah bridge we have seen Variety of Roses, Marigold, Dalia,Lily,Rajanigandha but they do not sell in loose, one has to buy in bulk.The market is near to Howrah Bridge.
Written 14 February 2016
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pmartelli
Lyon, France122 contributions
Apr 2018 • Business
Magnificent indian typical atmosphere.
You have to go there early morning to enjoy the light of the sunrise over the river, the parfumes of the flowers, colors everywhere, pleople negociating the prices .
It s getting strange and a bit awkward at dusk. Dogs , fires of cookers , people sleeping on the road, children yelling, all mixed in the shadow !
You have to go there early morning to enjoy the light of the sunrise over the river, the parfumes of the flowers, colors everywhere, pleople negociating the prices .
It s getting strange and a bit awkward at dusk. Dogs , fires of cookers , people sleeping on the road, children yelling, all mixed in the shadow !
Written 21 June 2018
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anupam b
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,167 contributions
This is specially a wholesale markets for flower for kolkata. Maximum flowers supplied from this place to kolkata. You need to go early morning so you can see lots of sellers. Flowers ..colors. This place is little bit crowdy but you will get different experience.
Written 26 March 2015
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Jayita P
Pondicherry85 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Visiting Kolkata during the Durga Puja is always a memorable occasion; this time we wanted to do something different........so one morning (day of Panchami), my husband and I woke early and took off to Howrah Bridge, under which this sprawling wholesale flower market is situated.
The sheer buzz yet high level of organization here left us at a loss for words. For a long time, we just took in the sights of wholesalers, retailers and a few odd tourists like us winding their way through this amazing riot of colors. Huge heaps of seasonal flowers plucked and trimmed, artisans at work making garlands, wreaths and other flower arrangements, a few tea sellers doing brisk business with a smile on their face, the idyllic and serene setting on the banks of the Ganges......well, I could go on and on!
It might get a little slushy during the rains but we were lucky. Do not miss the piping hot puris and kachoris served with potato curry on the many stalls lining the outside of the market- a perfect breakfast......and a walk along the Howrah Bridge admiring the incredible scenery in this quiet yet busy hour of the morning.
The sheer buzz yet high level of organization here left us at a loss for words. For a long time, we just took in the sights of wholesalers, retailers and a few odd tourists like us winding their way through this amazing riot of colors. Huge heaps of seasonal flowers plucked and trimmed, artisans at work making garlands, wreaths and other flower arrangements, a few tea sellers doing brisk business with a smile on their face, the idyllic and serene setting on the banks of the Ganges......well, I could go on and on!
It might get a little slushy during the rains but we were lucky. Do not miss the piping hot puris and kachoris served with potato curry on the many stalls lining the outside of the market- a perfect breakfast......and a walk along the Howrah Bridge admiring the incredible scenery in this quiet yet busy hour of the morning.
Written 7 March 2015
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when it will be less crowded to go to mallickghat flower market on tuesday and saturday
Written 6 November 2023
Brian S
Perth, Australia
What days are the Mallick Ghat Flower Market open and is there a guide to take us around?available
Written 24 September 2015
I think it's most days, we went in the morning and had a pre booked guide from our tour company...I am sure your hotel could provide someone. While it was very pleasant and I am sure you could wander alone a guide a and driver for a day or a half day, would be much easier.
we entered near the river and walked through over the bridge (no photos allowed on bridge and we did get heckled there) then back on the ferry ...about 1.5 hours ..then you could go somewhere else after.
The market isn't that big but the people are friendly there. Do go it would be a shame to miss it.
Written 24 September 2015
what r the timings to visit malik bazar?....plz reply fast .......need to know urgently
Written 4 August 2015
We went in the morning about 9.00 it is a flower market later on the day they would be wilting
Written 24 September 2015
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