Do you love yummy Chinese food? Then explore the early morning breakfast the Chinese people make in Kolkata’s Territy Bazar. Here, you get various types of Chinese street food, such as chicken Momo, chicken Tai Pao, Sumai, Pork Momo, pork Tai Pao, red meat pao, Wonton, and Lots more. Kolkata Territy Bazar, Early morning breakfast Come here…
Is your train late, or does it arrive early at Howrah Station? Instead of spending time on the platform, walk for 5 minutes and visit this place in Kolkata and Howrah: Howrah Rail Museum, close to Howrah station. Rail Museum Howrah It’s the first Eastern India railway museum and India’s second railway museum after the…
Mullick Ghat Flower Market is situated between Kolkata and Howrah. In this article, I share my experiences in Asia’s biggest flower market. In India, the flower is an essential element, whether in a wedding ceremony, a festival, a temple ceremony, pujas, or as a gift of a rose with a smile and a hi to your loved…
Two fairs start simultaneously on the “Makar Sankranti day” in West Bengal. One is Gangasagar Mela, and the other is Jaydev Kenduli Mela. Gangasagar Mela is too crowded now, right? Visit and join the Jaydev Baul Mela, which is four hours from Kolkata. This year, the Makar Sankranti date is 14th January 2026. Joydev Kenduli Mela Birbhum This…
Are you planning a journey to Gangasagar Mela from Kolkata? This guide covers essential travel tips, routes, accommodation options, local insights, and rituals to make your pilgrimage seamless and spiritually enriching. Kolkata is the main gateway to Ganga Sagar Island. Buses and trains are available. The Gangasagar Mela is one of the main winter festivals…
In winter, the foodies of West Bengal love to eat a sweet called “Moya,” made with “Nolen Gur” and “Kanakchur Khoi.” Jaynagar Majilpur is famous for this sweet item from Bengal called “Joynagarer moa.” Joynagarer Moa and South 24 Parganas tour This sweet item was first invented in Baharu, not Jaynagar. Today, they still produce…
The International Kolkata Book Fair 2026 began on January 22 and ended on February 3, 2026. The Book Fair is from 12 PM to 8 PM. The location is Central Park Mela Ground, Bidhannagar, Salt Lake, Kolkata—700064. The focal theme country is Argentina. The book fair is not just a book fair; it’s a full-fledged festival, with food, Baul songs, shopping,…
Sree Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, is a pilgrimage site for Jains. It is located in Badridas Temple St (Gouribari), northeast of Kolkata, close to the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad bus stop. There are two famous Calcutta Jain temples between Shaymbazar and Maniktala. One is Sree Pareshnath Jain Temple / Sitalanathji Jain Temple, and the other is…
The Christmas carnival is a celebration in Kolkata, on Park Street or at Bow Barracks, on cold December nights, featuring decorations, parties, concerts, events, and more. Now is the time to say goodbye this year and welcome the New Year 2026 with lots of excitement, happiness, and joy. Like other cities, Kolkata also prepares to welcome the New Year…
Discover the vibrant legacy of Amar Kutir in Santiniketan, Bolpur, where tradition meets creativity. This cultural hub celebrates Bengal’s rich handicrafts, from leather artistry to intricate Kantha work. Ideal for heritage lovers, Amar Kutir offers a soulful experience rooted in Tagore’s vision. Embrace local craftsmanship, support artisans, and witness Bengal’s timeless charm come alive in…