Exploring Kolkata: Best Street Food, Iconic Trams, Vibrant Markets & Artisan Hubs
Discover the vibrant heart of Kolkata, India, through its iconic street food, historic trams, bustling markets, and artisanal hubs. This curated collection invites you to explore the city's rich cultural tapestry, from the grandeur of its colonial past to the lively energy of its present-day attractions.
Howrah Bridge
An iconic and underappreciated bridge in Kolkata, built during British times, offering a beautiful experience for all Indians.
Kumartoli
A neighborhood in Kolkata dedicated to crafting beautiful clay idols of gods and goddesses, using clay from the River Ganga; houses have been doing this for generations.
Thumbs Up Phuchka
A street food vendor famous for adding Thumbs Up to his puchka, attracting celebrities and receiving awards.
flower market
India's oldest and largest flower market, located under the Howrah Bridge, operating 24 hours a day.
museums
Kolkata is known for its various museums showcasing the city's history and culture.
local markets
Kolkata has lively local markets filled with traditional crafts and various goods.
Calcutta walks
Guided tours that offer a deep dive into Kolkata's street food and culture.
Litti Chokha spot
Kolkata offers a spot considered to serve the best Litti Chokha.
Kolkata bungalow
A restaurant in Kolkata known for its large thali.
Oldest and largest book market of the world
The oldest and largest book market in the world, located in Kolkata, offering old and new books in every language.
Coffee house
A historic coffee house in Kolkata, a time machine where revolutionaries, poets, and dreamers like Satyajit Ray and Rabindranath Tagore once gathered.
BBD Park
A park in Kolkata featuring a weather cock on top of what was once the tallest building in Calcutta.
Raj bhawan
The Governor of Kolkata's residence, built by the British in 1797, from which the Eastern Hemisphere used to be ruled.
St. John’s church
A historic church in Kolkata.
Bada bazaar
A bustling market in Kolkata where you can find everything from puchka to cotton mattresses.
Bow Barrack
A building in Kolkata built by the British for their army, later given to Anglo-Indians.
Victoria memorial
A memorial in Kolkata built by the British for Queen Victoria, resembling a British Taj Mahal with a mix of Western and Eastern architecture.
Thunbs up phuchka
A street food vendor famous for adding Thumbs Up to his puchka, attracting celebrities and receiving awards.
Sienna
A famous place in Kolkata with a shop, café and restaurant.
Park Street
A street in Kolkata known for its food, history and nostalgia.
Oly’s Pub
A famous pub known for its beef steak and old Kolkata vibe.
Glenburn
A beautiful palace where you can stay.
Queen Victoria Memorial
A memorial in Kolkata built by the British for Queen Victoria, resembling a British Taj Mahal with a mix of Western and Eastern architecture.
Hara Bridge
An iconic and underappreciated bridge in Kolkata, built during British times, offering a beautiful experience for all Indians.