Name and City
Amazing World in Gorakhpur
It Sells
Amazing World is the only decent toy store that I have encountered in the city. Of course that may not account for much as I have been to only one main market of Gorakhpur.But believe me just getting to any place here is a tussle with the unruly traffic so I'm not too keen on getting adventurous. He's got a good collection of branded toys from Fisher Price and Disney and Hot Wheels and you name it. There is a small book's section as well stocked with not too great kiddie books. Better to go to Student's Corner if you are looking for books.
Postal Address and Some Directions to Get There
Amazing World, MP Building, Golghar, Gorakhpur
Cell - 91-9336407829
How I discovered it
Amazing World is the only place in town here that stores and sells Thomas the Tank Engine toys. And as everyone knows just how crazy my boy is about Thomas the Tank engine you can understand how fast we found the place. It was first mentioned to me by Renu Saigal when I was asking about a decent place to get a Christmas gift for the sonny boy and the rest, as they say, is history.
While a tiny city like this one cannot really boast of bargain shops as the book store is the only one in existence it would be useful to those of you posted here to know where to go to buy your novels and magazines.
Name and City
Students Corner in Gorakhpur
It Sells
All kinds of books in Hindi and English. You can also pick up the latest magazines of your weeklies and monthlies here. It also has a small greeting card section along with basic stationery.
Postal Address and Some Directions to Get There
Cinema Road, Golghar, Gorkahpur
Tel - +91 -551-2338059 residence 2330337
To get here continue straight onwards after you cross SRS Mall on your left. Don’t turn off at the Golghar crossing but keep going straight. On the left hand side immediately after Kabeer’s restaurant turn off you will see the shop right after a biryani joint.
How I discovered it
Being the only decent bookstore in town little wonder that I asked everyone I could to tell me about it. Deepika, Renu, Prabhjot and Deepti were all unanimous in their choice for the place to buy books. Was pleasantly surprised at the range of kid’s books and rather disappointed when none of the latest English novels were available. However the owner is businessman enough to specially order which ever books you want if you give him a firm order.
On to the next shop.
Name and City
Her Feet in Gorakpur
It Sells
Duh…shoes! It has both sandals and sports shoes for women. You can also take a peek in the back where they have a collection of expensive albeit easily available Lucknowie suits, kurtas and night gowns. There is a selection of handbags and some regular wear underwear as well. Nothing fancy but quite functional.
Postal Address and Some Directions to Get There
Shop no. 127 – 150, Rapti Complex, Cinema Road, Gorakhpur
Tel - +91 - 9452126144
If you have already found the shop above, continue down the same road for about half a minute more and you will see Her Feet on the left hand side as well. Fairly easy to trace.
How I discovered it
I had seen it passing to and from King’s Bakery, but it was not until Prabhjot told me it was a good place that I dragged Vidula there to actually buy something. Am glad I did. He has closed shoes besides sandals! Do visit the upstairs – single piece sale section as well. You may get lucky and find your size on sale.
