Wholesale Flower Market Kolkata and Howrah [Mullick Ghat]

Mullick Ghat Flower Market is situated between Kolkata and Howrah. In this article, I share my experiences in Asia’s biggest flower market. In India, the flower is an essential element, whether in a wedding ceremony, festival, temple ceremony, pujas, or the gift of a rose with a smile and a hi to your loved one.

Various types of flowers are readily available in this market. Here, you get all kinds of marigolds, rose sunflowers, tuberose, lotus, orchids, and more.

Wholesale flower market in Kolkata and Howrah

The flower is in demand throughout the year in the market. Mallick Ghat Flower Market in Kolkata is a famous and old market that attracts more than 2000 flower sellers/vendors daily.

Along with flowers, you also get many garlands and flower petals for the Puja and reception purposes. Apart from wholesalers, you can buy flower garlands from flower vendors cheaply.

The flower vendors bring their flowers from Bagnan, Vangor, Khirai, Kolaghat, etc. Today, these flowers are also exported to foreign countries. In Amsterdam, Dubai, and Auckland, 75% to 80% of flower auctions are purchased from this market.

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History of the market

This is the biggest flower market in Kolkata and has a long history. In 1855, Ram Mohan Mallick, the son of Nayan Chand Mallick, built the Ghat. 

After some years, they introduced the flower market, which is 133 years old. Many foreign tourists come to this destination every year.

The sad news is that the market almost burned in 2008, but today, it is growing again.

Where is the Mallick Ghat flower market?

Howrah Flower Market, or Mallick Ghat, is beside the Hooghly River near the Howrah Bridge, Opp of Brabourne Road. The address is Strand Bank Rd, Fairley Place, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001. From here, Howrah Station is within 10 minutes’ walking distance.

This flower market is beside the Mullick Ghat and Ramchandra Goenka Zenana Ghat. People now bathe in these ghats.

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Mallick Ghat Flower Market timings

Flower market Kolkata timings are: This market starts around 4 a.m., but the local vendor said that it is open for almost 24 hours. During the festive and marriage seasons, the market is crowded and is open all day and night.

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How to reach Mallick Ghat

Take the bus to Howrah station and walk down Brabourne Road, Kolkata, or near the Howrah Bridge, Kolkata; there, you will find Mullick Ghat Flower Market and Jagannath Ghat Flower Market.
You can also come from Sealdah Railway Station by auto or bus. It’s a 10-minute journey from Mahatma Gandhi Road, but it is very crowded.

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Tips before visiting Mullick Ghat Flower Market

• If you want to buy flowers, remember to bargain.
• Come with your camera, and you will get awesome photos here.
• As it’s close to Howrah Bridge, it’s a bonus for you.
• You need to wear proper shoes, as the place is muddy.
• Try to visit in the early morning; you can see more sellers and flowers in the market. 6 am to 7 am is better.