Guidebook for Kolkata
Everything Else
One of the best in India. Take a stroll. Attend a lecture. You will find the brightest minds here.
Jadavpur University
188 SC Mullick RoadOne of the best in India. Take a stroll. Attend a lecture. You will find the brightest minds here.
It's the closest go-to option for everything you need. Groceries, books, clothes or souvenirs, it's all there!
46 locals recommend
South City Mall
375 Prince Anwar Shah RdIt's the closest go-to option for everything you need. Groceries, books, clothes or souvenirs, it's all there!
Sri Aurobindo Seva Kendra (EEDF)
1H Gariahat Rd SThe nearest nursing home.
Need to buy gifts for loved ones? Head to this shopping complex, you will find emporiums from all states of India and you will be spoilt for choice! Highly recommend if you like value for money.
Biswa Bangla Store
2 Gariahat RdNeed to buy gifts for loved ones? Head to this shopping complex, you will find emporiums from all states of India and you will be spoilt for choice! Highly recommend if you like value for money.
Food Scene
It's a pretty little cafe, with a great selection of teas. The lemon iced tea is a favourite, especially on hot, humid evenings over long, languorous conversations.
9 locals recommend
Wise Owl The Coffee Shop
66/2 B Purna Das RdIt's a pretty little cafe, with a great selection of teas. The lemon iced tea is a favourite, especially on hot, humid evenings over long, languorous conversations.
Lovely place to sit and spend time looking at the city go by...
Try their elderflower cocktails!
Mamagoto
24 Park StLovely place to sit and spend time looking at the city go by...
Try their elderflower cocktails!
You're in Kolkata and you simply cannot get away with trying out the Biriyani! Oudh is a relatively new restaurant but they do a good fare! Recommend the galouti kebab.
For more authentic biriyanis, you need to head to Royal or Aminia - may not be the best in term of ambience though.
7 locals recommend
Oudh 1590
335 Jessore RdYou're in Kolkata and you simply cannot get away with trying out the Biriyani! Oudh is a relatively new restaurant but they do a good fare! Recommend the galouti kebab.
For more authentic biriyanis, you need to head to Royal or Aminia - may not be the best in term of ambience though.
And in terms of local cuisine - this is highly recommended. I personally love their goat curry, biriyani, fish curries! Do not forget to order the Nolen Gur ice-cream for dessert!
6 locals recommend
Oh! Calcutta
Elgin RoadAnd in terms of local cuisine - this is highly recommended. I personally love their goat curry, biriyani, fish curries! Do not forget to order the Nolen Gur ice-cream for dessert!
Getting Around
You will find public transport to all destinations here!
For everything else, you can always rely on Uber.
8B Bus Stand station
Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick RoadYou will find public transport to all destinations here!
For everything else, you can always rely on Uber.
Entertainment & Activities
Get a taste of Kolkata's intellectual side. In Bengali, we call it "aaNtlamo" (loosely translated as the act of polishing your intellect through speculative conversations) and the ones taking part are called "aaNtels". Unkempt beard, a jhola bag on the shoulder, a dangling cigarette? There! You have spotted an "aaNtel"! Soak in the theatre scene (at Academy of Fine Arts - right next to Nandan); browse through an exhibition at Gaganendra or visit the beautiful St. Paul's cathedral. It's all next to each other!
14 locals recommend
Nandan West Bengal Film Centre
1 Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose RdGet a taste of Kolkata's intellectual side. In Bengali, we call it "aaNtlamo" (loosely translated as the act of polishing your intellect through speculative conversations) and the ones taking part are called "aaNtels". Unkempt beard, a jhola bag on the shoulder, a dangling cigarette? There! You have spotted an "aaNtel"! Soak in the theatre scene (at Academy of Fine Arts - right next to Nandan); browse through an exhibition at Gaganendra or visit the beautiful St. Paul's cathedral. It's all next to each other!
Drinks & Nightlife
Want a taste of Kolkata's live music scene? This is the iconic spot - have heard recent reviews that it isn't as great as it used to be but it's always worth a visit! (Be prepared for crowds if there's a popular band playing!)
11 locals recommend
Someplace Else - The Park
17 Park StWant a taste of Kolkata's live music scene? This is the iconic spot - have heard recent reviews that it isn't as great as it used to be but it's always worth a visit! (Be prepared for crowds if there's a popular band playing!)
It's nicely tucked away - a rooftop bar and cafe, looking out into green vistas, often accompanied by live music. If you want a taste of the city's culture, please give this a try.
6 locals recommend
What's Up Cafe
122/A Southern Ave It's nicely tucked away - a rooftop bar and cafe, looking out into green vistas, often accompanied by live music. If you want a taste of the city's culture, please give this a try.
Sightseeing
Iconic monument - it's on every to-do list for those visiting Kolkata. A rainy day will be ideal to experience it, as long as you can embrace the humidity!
146 locals recommend
Victoria Memorial
1 Queens WayIconic monument - it's on every to-do list for those visiting Kolkata. A rainy day will be ideal to experience it, as long as you can embrace the humidity!
Excellent Bengal terracotta architecture, also a religious temple. It's ideally a day-trip- plan accordingly!
12 locals recommend
Dakshineswar
Excellent Bengal terracotta architecture, also a religious temple. It's ideally a day-trip- plan accordingly!
Oh a boat ride in the Ganges with the Vidyasagar Setu (bridge) in the backdrop! Align the boatride with a sunset or sunrise - it's a surreal experience. (It may not meet all the safety standards if you are mortified of water - in that case take a walk in that area - equally pretty and surreal! (the spot has high romance potential! =)
26 locals recommend
Princep Ghat station
Strand RoadOh a boat ride in the Ganges with the Vidyasagar Setu (bridge) in the backdrop! Align the boatride with a sunset or sunrise - it's a surreal experience. (It may not meet all the safety standards if you are mortified of water - in that case take a walk in that area - equally pretty and surreal! (the spot has high romance potential! =)