Soumitra & Prabrisha
The Real Kolkata - Offbeat corners
New Market Area
Lindsay Street at Dharmatala.
A shopper’s paradise in the heart of the city! You’ll find everything from souvenirs to fabrics and local crafts. Bargaining is part of the fun!
Gariahat Market
at the intersection of RB Avenue and Gariahat Road
A bustling stretch in South Kolkata famous for sarees, silver jewellery, and street bargains — the perfect spot to pick up a little local colour.
Jorasanko Thakurbari
6/4, Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata, WB 700007
The ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, this beautifully preserved mansion in North Kolkata offers a glimpse into the poet’s life, Bengal’s Renaissance, and the city’s rich cultural legacy.
Kumartuli
27 Kumartuli Street, Ahiritola, Kolkata, WB 700005
The iconic potters’ quarter of North Kolkata, where artisans sculpt exquisite clay idols for Durga Puja — a maze of narrow lanes that beautifully capture the city’s artistry, devotion, and timeless spirit.
Mullick Ghat Flower Market
B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, WB 700001
Nestled beneath the Howrah Bridge, this vibrant riverside market bursts with colour and fragrance every morning, as hundreds of vendors trade garlands and blossoms in one of Asia’s largest flower markets.
College Street Book Market
Near the Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro station.
Asia’s largest second-hand book market, fondly called "Boi Para" (“colony of books”), stretches through North Kolkata like a living library under the open sky.
Indian Coffee House
15 Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata, WB 700073
An enduring Kolkata institution where time slows down over endless cups of coffee, echoing decades of adda, poetry, and politics — the true intellectual heartbeat of College Street.
Nahoum’s — New Market
Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, WB 700087
Kolkata’s legendary Jewish bakery since 1902 — try the brownie, plum cake, or chicken patty for a bite of nostalgia.
Golden Joy Restaurant
50 Matheswartala Road, Tangra, Kolkata 700046
Tangra Chinatown — The heart of Kolkata’s historic Chinese community and the birthplace of Indo-Chinese cuisine, where the aroma of smoky woks still fills the air. Stop by Golden Joy for classic chilli chicken and noodles that capture the flavour of old Tangra. 🥢(Don't forget the pepper crab ||)
Barkaas Arabic Restaurant
147 Park Street, Kolkata, WB 700017
A vibrant spot on Park Street bringing Middle Eastern flavours to Kolkata, famous for its smoky mandi, kebabs, and rich Arabian-style feasts served with a lively local twist.
Kusum Rolls
21, Park St, Taltala, Kolkata, WB 700016
A legendary Park Street kiosk serving Kolkata’s most-loved kathi rolls, where flaky parathas, spicy fillings, and tangy sauces come together for the perfect quick bite.
Apanjan
Kalighat, Kolkata, WB 700026
An old-school takeout joint tucked near Kalighat, famous for its golden fish fries and cutlets — the kind of place where you queue on the pavement and it’s always worth the wait. 🐟✨
Maharani Kochuri
174, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, WB 700029
A legendary South Kolkata breakfast stop, famous for its crispy kochuris, spicy potato curry, and syrupy jalebis — the perfect (and fiery) start to your day. Just maybe keep some antacids handy… you’ll thank us later. 😋🔥
Dacres Lane
James Hickey Sarani Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal
A chaotic, old-world food lane near Esplanade, buzzing since the British era, where office-goers still line up for plates of chicken stew, fish roll, and mutton curry with rice — not for everyone, perfect for those who won’t mind a bit of grit with their flavour. 🍛
Tram Ride
Esplanade → Gariahat
Step aboard one of Kolkata’s century-old trams for a slow, nostalgic ride through the city’s bustling streets. Take the tram after a shopping spree at New Market and glide your way toward Gariahat, watching the city’s rhythm unfold one clang of the bell at a time. 💛
Yellow Taxi Ride
Park St to Howrah Bridge or Victoria Memorial to College St
Hop into one of Kolkata’s iconic yellow Ambassadors and take a leisurely drive through the city’s tree-lined avenues and chaotic crossings.
Calcutta Walks
https://calcuttawalks.com/
An all-inclusive walking tour that takes you through Kolkata’s heritage lanes, colonial landmarks, and vibrant bazaars — complete with local stories, refreshments, and plenty of photo stops along the way. 🚶♀️✨