Guidelet: Food and Culture in Kolkata
A travel guide to Kolkata, West Bengal, India | Target Market: families, students, friends, youths, art students, food lovers | A travel guide by: Saheli Sen Gupta
The City of Joy is a hub of street food, history, art and numerous restaurants.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Victoria Memorial
Why visit:
Beautiful architecture, interesting museum and enchanting gardens.a day option
at 1, Queen's Way
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Indian Museum
Why visit:
Italian architectural style with a huge collection of fossils, historical artifacts and rare memorabilia.a day option
at 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd
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Indian Coffee House
Why visit:
Awful coffee, great history and heritage and grandly dressed waiters. One of the first coffee shops in the city.a day option
at 15, Bankim Chatterjee St
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Kalighat Temple
Why visit:
Holiest place in the city, home to Hindu Goddess Kali adored by beautiful British architecture.a day option
at Kali Temple Rd
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Peter Cat
Why visit:
Amazing sizzlers and kebabs to be guzzled down with beer. Waiters dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire.a lunch,dinner option
at 18, Park St
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Aminia
Why visit:
The best biryani in town, retro styled restaurant, amazing interiors. Four branches over the city.a lunch,dinner,night option
at 6A, Surendra Nath Banerjee Rd
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Kumartuli
Why visit:
The place of the artists who make the Durga idols every year. Busiest from August to October.a day option
at Kumartuli
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Marble Palace
Why visit:
Previously a mansion, currently a beautiful museum surrounded by lush greenery.a day option
at 46, Muktaram Babu St
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Nehru Children's Museum
Why visit:
Large collection of toys and dolls from all over the world. Also depicts the complete stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana with the help of dolls.a day option
at 94/1, Chowringhee Rd
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National Library
Why visit:
Largest library of the country and one of the oldest in the continent. Houses over 2 million books.a day option
at 1A, Belvedere Rd
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Belur Math Temple
Why visit:
Headquarters of the Ramkrishna Order and an exquisitely built religious sites.a day option
at Belur
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Park Street
Why visit:
One of the most fashionable streets in the city. Nicknamed "Food Street". Best visited during the Christmas Week.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at Park St
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Blue Sky Cafe
Why visit:
Amazing burgers and steaks. Affordable and tasty as well.a lunch,dinner,night option
at 3, Sudder St
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Why visit:
Gothic revival Anglican Church. Beautiful surrounding gardens as well.a day option
at 1A, Cathedral Rd
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Fort William
Why visit:
Only fort in the world which hasn't fired even one shot. Scenically pleasant and architecturally magnificent.a day option
at Fort William
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College Street
Why visit:
Home to Calcutta University and several other prestigious institutions of the city. Nicknamed the "Book Street" because of over 100 book stores here. Indian Coffee House is also located here.a day,lunch option
at College St
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Rabindra Sarovar Lake
Why visit:
Beautiful place to hang out in the evening. Aesthetically pleasing.a night option
at Sarat Chatterjee Ave
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The Street
Why visit:
Multi-cuisine restaurant and wine bar. One of the most trendy places to spend an evening or have dinner.a dinner,night option
at The Park
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Shiraz
Why visit:
Biryani, kebabs, phirni, tandoori and lots more Mughlai delicacies available.a lunch,dinner option
at 56, Park St
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South Park Street Cemetery
Why visit:
Largest Christian cemetery in Asia built in Gothic Style. Many notable people are buried here and the cemetery also has an eerie beauty.a day option
at Mother Teresa Sarani
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Oh! Calcutta
Why visit:
Authentic Bengali cuisine and delightful ambiance.a lunch,dinner option
at 3rd Floor, Silver Arcade
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Banana Leaf
Why visit:
Amazing South Indian food. Probably the best in the city.a lunch,dinner option
at 73 & 75, Rashbehari Ave
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Birla Mandir
Why visit:
Beautiful architecture, peaceful grounds and enchanting surroundings.a day option
at Ashutosh Chowdhury Ave
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Eden Pavilion
Why visit:
Amazing BBQ and cool decor. Perfect hangout for a dinner with friends.a lunch,dinner option
at ITC Sonar
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Bar-B-Q
Why visit:
Incredible Asian food, affordable and one of the most sought after destinations for the perfect brunch. Exceptionally good prawns.a lunch,dinner option
at 43, 47, 55, Park St
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Flury's
Why visit:
Scrumptious English breakfast and other continental delicacies. One of the first bakeries in the city and one of the finest.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at 18G, Park St
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St. John's Church and Job Charnock's Mausoleum
Why visit:
One of the first British architectural marvels of the city, the previous Anglican Cathedral of Kolkata and home to Job Charnock's mausoleum and various other historical memorials.a day option
at 2/2, Council House St
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Someplace Else
Why visit:
The best pub in town. Often, local and foreign bands can be found playing here. Best hangout for the beer and music lovers.a dinner,night option
at The Park
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Zen
Why visit:
The best Japanese food in the city. The sushi is to die for.a lunch,dinner option
at Park Hotel
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Ashutosh Museum of Indian Arts
Why visit:
The first museum in the University of Calcutta premises. Amazing depiction of Indian art.a day option
at College St
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Olypub
Why visit:
Perfect hangout for students. Affordable, neat and has a great collection of alcohol. One of the earliest pubs in the city. Also, fantastic steak.a dinner,night option
at 21, Park St
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bedouin
Why visit:
Amazing array of rolls and other fast food.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at gariahat
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Golpark
Why visit:
Street food, second hand books, trendy market. Basically, everything.a day,lunch,dinner option
at Gariahat Rd
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Tangra
Why visit:
Largest Chinese community in the country. Several prominent Chinese restaurants are located here.a day,lunch,dinner option
at Tangra
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Historic Tram Lines
Why visit:
Only operating tram in the country. A historic piece itself. Runs mostly in South Kolkata.a day option
at Tangra
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