Markets in Bhubaneswar

There are numerous shopping joints and market places in Bhubaneswar city; they are a shopper’s delight. Shopping in the markets of Bhubaneswar may get addictive at times. The most popular attractions are local textiles and handicraft products. There are many famous local crafts which are popular collectible items for a consumer. The Silver Filigree works known as Tarakashi, wood works, silk and cotton fabrics, patta paintings, bamboo works, basketry, brass & bell metal work and several other local crafts are available in the local markets of Bhubaneswar. One may purchase both from the government outlets and private shops. However, it is said that the quality and prices cannot be guaranteed in the private shops.

A few of the popular shopping places in Bhubaneswar are- the Forum Mart, Sahid Nagar Market, Unit 1 & 2 market, Priyadarsini market, Pentaloon, Super Bazar eta. Both Indian and International Brands are available in these markets.

The Forum Mart is the biggest shopping mall in Bhubaneswar. It is a 3 storey mart and is located at Kharavel Nagar. The main attractions in this mall are- Big Bazaar, Pizza Hut, the multi cuisine food court. The Forum Mart is centrally air-conditioned and has stylish glass capsule lifts.

There are many up market stores on Janpath and other places. Most of the premium brands like Arrow, Zodiac, Van Heusen, Levi’s, Pepe, Lee Cooper and others are available in various shops in Bhubaneswar markets. Independent Franchisee outlets like Adidas, Nike, Reebok, and Wills Lifestyle have also stepped into the promising soil of Bhubaneswar.

One may shop for souvenirs in the art and craft bazaar. The Ekamra Haat has been designed to suit the need of the consumers who may come and try their hands at ethnic handlooms and handicrafts from different regions of the nation.

The following are the list and address of the shopping malls in Bhubaneswar:

1. Big Bazaar
   Location: Nandankanan Road, Patia, Bhubaneswar
   Phone: 9861661810, 9337001806, 9938735300
   
   
2. Pantaloons
   Location: Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
   
   
3. Forum Mart
   Location: 89, Unit 3, Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar
   
   
4. Reliance Fresh
   Locations:
   (a) Puri Cuttack Road, Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar
   (b) Bhauma Nagar, Bhubaneswar
   (c) Unit 8 (near Gopabandhu Chowk), Gopabandhu Nagar
   (d) N4, IRC Village, Bhubaneshwar
   (e) Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar
   (f) Old Town, Bhubaneswar
   
   
5. Bazar Kolkata
   Location: Unit 2, Eastern Market Building, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar
   

     6. Vishal Mega Mart
         Location:
         A 1/2 - IRC Village, Nayapalli.