Kolkata Guide: Where to eat, shop and stay in India’s 'City of Joy'

City of Joy-Kolkata has warmest of hearts welcoming everybody with open arms. Life here runs at a slow pace and people have hurry. Kwn as cheapest metropolitan city, Kolkata offers you happiness through simplest of means. It is t about shopping malls or nightclubs, rar walking along Maidan or a boat ride on Ganga at sunset. A cup of tea brings forth  widest range of conversations from politics to religion to literature. Kolkata is t just a city but a way of life and here’s how travel bugs can explore it like a true local:

Kolkata guide to where to stay

Kolkata has a lot of hotels and lodges for tourists. re are a number of low-cost hotel chains near airport area as well as all over city suited according to everyone’s budget. If money is t an issue, Park is one of quintessential places to stay. From Uttam Kumar to Suchitra Sen, this place was frequented by a lot of Bengali actors. Situated at heart of city, Park has a lot to offer. re is also famous Calcutta Bungalow which is a herit hotel. It is truly a curator of old world charm with rooms named like Jatrapara, Darzipara, Boipara, Mochipara and likes. A unique thing about it is that all rooms are designed according to areas y are named after.

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Kolkata guide to food and drinks

Kolkata has a few specialities which every tourist must try - Kathi kebab rolls, Fuchka, Jhaalmuri and of course staple Bengali dishes. Bhojohori Manna and Kasturi are places that one must visit for a taste of typical Bengali food. y have outlets all over city. Kathi kebab rolls are famous at Kathi Junction in Park Street. Jhaalmuri and Fuchka can be found anywhere in city. Biriyani is also a speciality of place, Nizam’s and Aminia being famous for it. Kolkata also has its own China Town where one can find taste of auntic Chinese cuisine. Or things which travellers must try are chelo kebab in Peter Cat, Coconut water sherbat in Paramount and Fish fry in Mitra Café.

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Kolkata guide to go shopping

While Kolkata houses a number of malls, street shops are more famous here. One can buy clos, accessories, bakery products, sports gear and electronics. Hatibagan market in rth Kolkata, New Market in Central Kolkata and Gariahaat in South Kolkata are famous for clos and accessories. One can find electronics and mechanical equipment in Chandi Chowk market in Central Kolkata while sports gear can be found in Esplanade area. Bargaining is a must and even shopkeepers are used to it. But if one really wants to get a feel of mall culture in Kolkata, n South City Mall, Quest and Forum houses luxury brands while City Centre 1 and 2, Axis Mall, Lake Mall and Avani Riverside mall have local and indigeus brands.

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Kolkata guide to things to do

Kolkata has a lot to offer when it comes to things a traveller can do in city. One can sit and relax on grassy expanse on Maidaan or go for a horse carri ride. Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cadral are places to be if a traveller wants to soak in British culture. Boat rides on Ganga is also a memorable thing to do. A walk along narrow lanes of rth Kolkata or famous Boipara can also be a part of nda. Finally, one can end one’s day in city with standing on Howrah Bridge and watching time pass by.

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