Kolkata (Calcutta) Travel Guide

 bungi333 Says:  You can head to Kalighat for an hour of walk around the Kali Mandir, Nirmal Hriday, and the shops in the neighbourhood. Kalighat derives its name from the Kali Mandir situated on the river bank of Ganges (river bank - 'ghat'); now the course of the river has changed over the... 

 bungi333 Says:  This is a dream street for any book-lover! These bookshops selling used and new books, text books, and all other types of books, lined the pavements of the street for as far as eye could see. Whether you intend to buy, or if you just like to walk amidst books, or if you,... 

 bungi333 Says:  Every evening at around 7 pm there is a musical fountain show at the South-East corner of Victoria Memorial Gardens. For about 15 to 20 minutes, with light effects, these fountains are made to dance to music playing. It is a pretty show, though, the sound system could be... 

 bungi333 Says:  During the British Raj in India, Kolkata was the capital for the longest time. Where the exertion of power is strongest, there resistance also tends to strongest. Thus, Bengal was at the centre of India's freedom struggle, rennaissance, and literary movements. Each of these... 

 bungi333 Says:  My fascination with Rabindranath Tagore began in school when we had to study his biography; and we also read some of his short stories in our English lessons. I have read about how he was one of 17 children, the cousins and brothers he grew up with, the plays that they put... 

 lynnehamman Says:  I have always known about the history of this Kolkata Institution. I was thrilled to actually sit here, have a coffee, and absorb the atmosphere.Famous sons of Kolkata, notably Rabindranath Tagore,Satyajit Ray and Subhas Chandra Bose frequented the Coffee House. The place... 

 bungi333 Says:  I went to this place as it was recommended to me by someone who had visited Kolkata earlier. Established in the 1920s by a European couple, Flurys was popular tea room that attracted the rich British and Indian customers. A number of food that was served in the past are... 

 bungi333 Says:  Kolkata was the hotbed of the Indian Renaissance, and the Coffee House, apparently, was the eye of the storm. Ensconed in the midst of Presidency College, University of Calcutta, the Hindu College and many other educational institutions on College Street, Coffee House ended... 

 bungi333 Says:  I realised Haldiram's restaurants in Kolkata are different from the Haldiram's restaurants in New Delhi when i looked at both their web sites. Anyways, Haldiram's in Kolkata is very Kolkata specific and they serve those famous Bengali sweets and savouries one keeps hearing... 

 bungi333 Says:  The best way to save time and money so you can see more of Kolkata is by choosing to eat street food instead of having a sit-down lunch. There are number street vendors selling simple snacks to proper meals, and you can have your pick depending on how hungry you feel. Some... 

 bungi333 Says:  This is a regular Coffee World chain coffee shop, but set in the mall. It was very busy, and was difficult to find a table. Anyway, we found a table in about 5 minutes. We have to order and pay at the counter. When i placed the and paid i received some change. I did not get... 

 georeiser Says:  The taxis from Kolkata Intl. airport to downtown costs 400 Rupies (9 USD) at a fixed rate. You pay for a voucher at the taxi stall inside the airport hall, and then walk out to the taxi lane. I have heard that Indian people can arrange taxis without a voucher for half the... 

 mayurbengani Says:  Guys beware. Book Bar b q, kolkata in advance and paying full amount at your own risk. The managers at Barbq, thinks they have every right to mistreat such a person. I had one of the worst experiences of my life, today. My sister had lovingly booked a dinner for me and my...