THE STREET THAT NEVER SLEEPS
Park Street is where Kolkata has been letting its hair down for more than seven decades, dining at the restaurants that line the street, tapping feet to live music and savouring its carnival ambience and celebratory mood during Christmas and New Year. Its glitter and spirit have always been a contrast to the bustle and […]
WHERE THE NORTH GOES TO SHOP
North Kolkata has its distinct identity with its pioneering institutes standing cheek by jowl with old buildings—some crumbling, some still holding up its past glory—food and sweet shops, serpentine lanes steeped in history and para culture. Hatibagan is this old Kolkata’s shopping hub, living in the past as much as embracing the modern world. A […]
Burra Bazaar
BUZZ AT BURRABAZAR
It’s an urban folklore of Kolkata that there is wealth in every nook and corner of Burrabazar, you should know the art to make it your own. Burrabazar in central Kolkata is one of the biggest wholesale and retail hubs in the country with scores of markets offering specific merchandise each.Translated in English, Burrabazar means […]
BUSINESS OF MORNING BLOOMS
Flowers from Mullick Ghat are offered at the feet of gods but ironically, the market on the banks of the Hooghly is struggling to find the ground beneath its feet. From marigold to tube roses, jasmine to dahlias, roses to lotuses and exotic orchids, flowers of all varieties and hues and fragrances are sold and […]
THE CITY’S SOUTH POLE
Gariahat, with its vibrant streets, bustling fish market, enchanting sari shops, exquisite jewellery stores, charming khadi shops and diverse hawker stalls offers a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and flavours, complete with lively chess sessions below the flyover. For many, especially those living in south Kolkata, the rich tapestry of shopping experiences that Gariahat offers makes […]
Hathi Bagan
Flower Market
A SLICE OF CHINA IN KOLKATA
One of the most fascinating enclaves of the City of Joy is its vibrant Chinatown, a testament to the city’s cosmopolitan spirit. Nestled in the bustling streets of Chinatown, the survival of this unique neighbourhood despite the dwindling Chinese population is a living fusion of the area’s history, culture and delectable cuisine. The locality, where […]