With an unmissable joie de vivre, rich culture and scrumptious food, Kolkata is entirely worthy of its moniker “The City of Joy”
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Where To Stay In Kolkata
The Oberoi Grand
Welcome to a world of ultimate luxury and serenity at The Oberoi Grand, fondly referred to as the grand dame of...
The Park Kolkata
When The Park opened in 1967 it changed the way hospitality was perceived in the city. Design was and continues to be...
The Elgin Fairlawn
Built by European Mr William Ford, this 1783 gem has played host to leading actors, film makers, historians and authors...
The Calcutta Bungalow
The bubble gum pink house on Radha Kanta Jew Street stayed dilapidated for many years until it was bought and converted...
The Corner Courtyard
Every inch of this 115-year-old colonial mansion has been lovingly refurbished to recreate a space that transports guests...
Where To Eat In Kolkata
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick
Perhaps the one thing Bengalis love as much as their fish is their mishti (sweets). No visit to Kolkata is complete...
Nizam’s
Credited with inventing the kathi roll, Nizam’s in the bustling New Market area enjoys cult status amongst...
6 Ballygunge Place
Set in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century mansion, the eponymous restaurant does a swell job of Bengali cuisine....
Bar-B-Q
The name may be misleading, but foodies know Bar-B-Q serves some of the finest Chinese food, a cuisine that’s well...
Mocambo Restaurant and Bar
Dining in this Park Street fixture is like eating on the glamorous set of a 1970s film. The decor, many of the staff and...
Where To Drink In Kolkata
Roxy
The swinging ‘60s rule at Roxy, The Park’s groovy bar with edgy but classy interiors, jazzed up with unique lighting...
Monkey Bar
The successful pan-Indian gastropub pays homage to Kolkata with fantastic cocktails and fusion food, featuring local...
The Grid
This gastropub-cum-microbrewery is redefining Kolkata’s beer culture with its house brews. Non-beer drinkers are welcomed...
Someplace Else
A Kolkata institution, this English pub has been rocking the party scene since the 1990s and shows no signs of slowing...
The Bikers Cafe
Grab a drink at this grungy bar and restaurant, and a bikers’ dream hangout. Filled with biker memorabilia, art, board...
What To Do In Kolkata
Prinsep Ghat
Another iconic spot, Prinsep Ghat is often featured in movies and pictures. Famous for its Gothic and Greek inlays, it...
Marble Palace
Relive the glory days of Bengali aristocracy with a private tour of Raja Rajendra Mullick’s Marble Palace that was...
Victoria Memorial
This Victorian marvel, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (1819-1901), by Lord George Curzon, Viceroy of India from...
Kumortuli
Kumortuli is a 300-year-old potter’s corner in north Kolkata that’s an integral part of the district – and one...
Heritage tram tour
Step back in time as you board the heritage tram tour that snakes through Kolkata’s historic areas at a leisurely...
Where To Shop In Kolkata
New Market
A flurry of activity and chaos, New Market, the oldest market in the city, instantly transports you to another era. The...
Biswa Bangla
Wondering where to buy souvenirs? Head to the state-run Biswa Bangla that celebrates everything Bengali, from textiles to...
Sabyasachi
For some real indulgence, make an appointment at Sabyasachi’s flagship store in Kolkata. With clothes fit for...
145 East
Shoma Badoni’s eclectic boutique is a collective of sorts, where storytellers, architects, graphic designers and...
By Loom
Located in a leafy lane in Hindustan Park, the nearly decade-old By Loom has exquisite handlooms spilling over two floors....