Dakshinapan shopping center, Kolkata

Name: Dakshinapan shopping center
Address: Kolkata, India

#101 among attractions in Kolkata

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The Dakshinapan Shopping Centre is on Gariahat Road, right at the foot of Dhakuria Rail Overbridge in Dhakuria, Kolkata. It is spread over 57,000 sqft area and has 141 shops. It was launched by the Kolkata Improvement Trust in 1988. It is an open-air cultural spot cum shopping complex, the latter consisting mainly of various types of State emporiums from all over India dealing in handlooms, handicrafts, textiles, furniture, fancy goods and imitation jewelry. It also houses Madhusudan Mancha and Children Little Theater where theater and other cultural shows are organized allowing people to spend quality time with friends and families. Madhusudan Mancha stages dramas, dances, recitals and other forms of performing arts organized by leading professional artists as well as theatre groups in the city. During 15th Kolkata Film festival in 2009, Madhusudan Mancha hosted 28 films. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'0"N, 88°22'0"E

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Dakshinapan shopping center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Shobhabazar Rajbari, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan.

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Shopping district, Shopping, Flea market
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Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Mosque
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Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
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0.9 miSW
Park
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0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
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Street
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Church
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Cinema, Nightlife
Paradise Cinema, Kolkata
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dakshinapan shopping center?

Nearby attractions include Entally, Kolkata (5 min walk), Bowbazar, Kolkata (11 min walk), Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata (12 min walk), East Kolkata, Kolkata (12 min walk).

How to get to Dakshinapan shopping center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dakshinapan shopping center:

Train

Sealdah (10 min walk)
Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt (33 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)

Tram

Rajabazar (18 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (28 min walk)

Bus

Esplanade (29 min walk)
B.B.D. Bag (29 min walk)