11 Best Things To Do in Kolkata, India (Calcutta) - Kolkata Food and Travel Guide!

[@audreydunham6625]

Mark Wiens a friend of mine in Canada sent me your video. I enjoyed it . I was born Calcutta India to poor parents who died of poverty. I lived at the end of her home. she taught me typing in another place called Shishu Bhawan. I also worked opposite the Victoria Memoral Lloyds Bank 41 chowringhee road at that time. Thanks for the video.

[@delattrejean4732]

Kolkata, my favorite place on earth !!! And I'm from Paris, France Wonderful video, congratulation !

[@rikbhattacharya9010]

how??

[@inhunk]

Thanks Delattre, its people from our state, people like Saibal Ghosh, who are and have been the traitors since the time the British ruled, the so called bootlickers of the pseudo -hypocritic, pretsension-centric, glass society that they are very fond of and think themselves to be a class above the rest. It is for men of these kinds that the most talented state of Bengal faced such enormous resistance during their struggle for freedom and receded backwards in some departments post independence.. I feel they do not even know the proper history of their country. But when it comes to sheer talent, the real quality , the true essence of things, be it people, food, education, spirituality, literature , music,football, etc., Bengal has been, and will always continue to remain a stalwart.

[@souvikmaiti1297]

Delattre Jean thank u so much

[@neeldhruvotara]

i dont know how staying in paris , kolkata b the fav place bt my hometown ( city of joy) has her moments.

[@goldy_on_pc930]

scarcastic?

[@perikaveera]

I'm from Bombay and settled in the U.S. about a quarter century ago. This New Year's eve I was in Bombay and we decided to take a trip to Kolkata, which has been described as a filthy city, dying city and all of that in our media. But as far as my history knowledge goes, Cal was the political, cultural, spiritual and scientific capital of India. All of our literary and scientific giants were from Bengal (East and West). Our trip to Cal was a shocking experience because reality was quite the opposite from what we had imagined. Kolkata is beautiful, clean, beautiful promenades and vast open grounds for the public. Traffic was much smoother with no traffic jams compared to Bombay. Very little garbage strewn on the street, no building debris, Lots of cleanliness that we in Bombay are not used to. Bombay is a big garbage dump so readers please don't believe anybody that tells you that it's a lie. Other than around Park Street where we stayed at the Oberoi Grand Hotel, we took cab rides to Howrah, Hoogly, Alipore, Salt Lake. All these neighborhoods were so well maintained, inhabited by decent neighbors. I'm thinking of relocating to Kolkata because BOMBAY is the most filthy and unlivable city in India. Even the people of Kolkata were so helpful and courteous and disciplined. Bombay is the dead city...or rather the fastest dying city in India. Jackson, Mississippi.

[@dr.anupdutta9123]

Thank you very much.Kolkata is the best city in India .

[@rosemarysangle9307]

Thank you Perikaveera for this wonderful comment. I'm a Kolkatan and love my city no end. Can't ever think of living anywhere else. Everything you said is true. People have a wrong perception of this city, not realising how much worse off their cities are. No place is perfectly clean. So, people outside Kolkata especially the so-called 'BIG and developed' cities should open their eyes and look around their neighbourhoods and see the filth around them. As for Kolkata being a dead city, why is everyone flocking here to settle down and crowding our beautiful city in the bargain. We have people from all over because we are very welcoming. Rightly said, the people here are genuinely helpful and its very unlikely a woman can be misled easily if she's careful enough. Our street food is also much more cheaper than other places in India. So what is lacking here? Every place has its pros and cons. Instead of being so mean about Kolkata, people should learn to appreciate it with all its flaws and plus points. And lastly, come visit our city and see for yourself; you'll want to come back again :) Its best to come between November and February - beautiful weather during this time.

[@pratyushakar9095]

Thanks a lot! Please vist again

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Oh how I love India! After travelling throughout over 25 countries, India is still my favourite.

[@mariyasanyal]

Eggrolls,phuchka, new market, taxi, Victoria... Howrah bridge,dakhineshwar...... All my favourite things in kolkata... I miss u kol

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[@debikumari7119]

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[@MarkWiens]

Hey Patricia, thanks for watching. It's not the best place especially for solo females, but I'd say groups would be fine. I was with my wife, and she felt a lot better in Kolkata than in Delhi. Overall I though Kolkata was quite friendly. Are you thinking about visiting?

[@samuelandaudrey]

This is a great guide to Kolkata. One of my favorite things to do, aside from what you mentioned, was to take in a cricket match at various locations throughout the city. Although cricket is popular all throughout India, I had never seen so many matches taking place in one city before.

[@TheCreativeVerse]

Sir n ma'am , do visit to our city Kolkata during Durga Puja. Don't forget to try those famous dishes made of fish , famous sweet shops of kolkata❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sov625]

This is a short list of items to visit if you are visiting Kolkata: I have added when they were Built: 1.Geological Survey of India(1851) 2.Anthropological Survey of India(1945) 3.Town Hall(1814) 4.St Paul's Cathedral (1847) 5.Jorasanko Thakurbati/Thakurbari 6.National Library(1854) 7.Bidhansabha Bhaban (Assembly House)(1931) 8.Calcutta High Court(1872) 9.Tipu Sultan's Mosque(1842) 10.Dakshineswar Temple(1847) 11.Kalighat Temple(1809) 12.Parasnath Jain Temple(1867) 13.The Great Eastern Hotel(1840) 14.India Government Mint(1942) 15.Kolkata Police(Lalbazar)(1835) 16.Bengal Nagpur Railway (BNR) House (1907) 17.St Paul's Cathedral( 1847) 18.Eden Gardens Pagoda (1852) 19.Shaheed Minar (1816) 20.Princep Memorial(1843) 21.Writers' Building(1780) 22.Benoy Badal Dinesh Bag (BBD Bag) 23.Presidency College(1817) 24.GPO (General Post Office) Building(1868) 25.Esplanade Mansions 26.Kolkata Port Trust Headquarters 27.HSBC Building 28.Calcutta Medical College and Hospital(1835) 29.Calcutta Stock Exchange(1928) 30.Allahabad Bank (1865) 31.Scottish Church College 32.The Military Secretariat 33.darjeepada mitrabadi - 200 years of Durga puja celebrations 34.St John?s Church 1787 35.Old Currency Building 36.Treasury Building of WB Govt 37.Raj Bhavan 38.Royal Insurance Building 39.Darbhanga buildings of Kolkata University 40.Clock Tower @ Hogg's Market - Calcutta 41.Tolly Club 42.Laha Bari 43.Jadavpur University 44.Netaji Bhawan 45.Calcutta Club 46.Science College 47.Serampore College, Serampore(1818) 48.Chandernagor (Chandannagar)-ruled by French for about 250 years 49.Hanseswari Temple, Bansberia 1801-14 50.planetarium 51.Returned Letter Office 52.Central Telegraph Office 53.old Reserve Bank of India Building 54.Collectorate Building and the (new) Reserve Bank of India building 55.Gillander House, north of BBD Bag 56.BBD Bag East 57. Old Koilaghat Building 58.Mackinnon Mackenzie Building 59.Metcalfe Hall 60.AG (Accountant General) Bengal Building 61.The Statesman House, Chowringhee Square 62.Victoria House 63.Tower House 64.Tobacco House 65.Metro Cinema 66.clock tower of the New Market 67.corner of Esplanade east 68.Reliance House - this was formerly ICI House 69.Virginia House 70.Bible Society and YMCA in Chowringhee 71.Geological Survey of India 72.Chowringhee Mansion 73.Kanak Buildings 74.The Oberoi Grand Hotel 75.Metropolitan Building 76.Star Theatre, Bidhan Sarani(1888) Star Theatre, Bidhan Sarani Along Central Avenue School of Tropical Medicine Mahajati Sadan Jorasanko Raj Bari 16 Strand Road Stephen Court on Park Street- Middleton Row xing. Victoria Memorial Marble Palace Asiatic Society Science City Gurusaday Museum Asutosh Museum of Indian Art College Street University of Calcutta National Library of India 1836 Ramakrishna Mission Library St. Xavier's College Presidency College Bankshall Court Howrah station Howrah Bridge Maidan Indian Botanical Garden, Rabindra Sarobar Alipore Zoological Gardens 1875

[@LonesomeTraveller]

Sov625 This is just amazing!

[@MsPiu22]

You have taken great effort dude..

[@DenisovichDev]

Great list... Just wondering what is in Scottish Church College to see

[@MarkWiens]

After spending 10 days in Kolkata, India, I came up with a video list of top things to do and see. Enjoy!

[@existentialistpal1]

If you truly want to feel the pulse of the city, visit it during the Durga Puja.

[@cybersid]

Thanks Mark Wiens I am from Kolkata and residing in the US. Thanks for posting the great video.

[@Jamal-Ahmed786]

Have you visited the other side of bengal (bangladesh).

[@swatibose6606]

+Deep Pal yeah

[@abdullahsajid6299]

thanks for visiting my city visit again

[@bsanjiban]

I was born and brought up in Kolkata and now working in Bangalore. But, still (like every other Bengali) I miss it a lot. My favorite place in Kolkata is Belur Math. Very time I go home, I will goto Dakhineshwar around 4pm and then take a ferry to Belur. Enjoy the evening, listen to the 6pm prayer and take a ferry back to Dakhineswar. Its just beautiful.

[@yashwitripathi2751]

I am also Indian but living in Russia currently... literally dyeing to visit Kolkata in my upcoming vocations...my mouth is literally watering after watching this amazing vedio...wow...nice 1👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@anushkachakraborty735]

So respectful and kind towards different cultures! Definitely the best travel / food channel on youtube

[@AnindyaMukherjeeTheGamer]

yu missed the Iconic Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Eden Gardens, Alipur Zoo, St Pauls Cathedral, Princep Ghat etc. Also in Food u missed the most famous Rossogolla, Meshti doi, Kolkata Biriyani and lots of fish dishes.

[@LonesomeTraveller]

Anindya Mukherjee exactly!

[@subhashparmar3344]

Nice

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Sudha, thank you very much for your kind comment and for watching my videos! I wasn't able to visit south India on this trip.. just north and then on to Nepal. Thanks again!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Kristen, that's awesome to hear you loved India so much. It is a fascinating and amazing country!

[@subhankarkarmakar86]

Hi Mark,I am a resident of Kolkata and a big fan of yours.I am sure this is in the month of December as everyone is on their woolens.Keep on travelling the world tasting all local cuisines.Best Wishes.

[@rickhalder5608]

Being a resident of Kolkata since my birth, watching a foreigner list some of his great experiences in the streets of Kolkata, I would say Mark, you have done a great job. These are some of the great landmarks in and around Kolkata if not the very best. I hope you come here again as there are many more things to see and experience in Kolkata. Best of luck from Kolkata, India.

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you so much. Great, thanks for the suggestion, that would be cool!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot Mike!

[@richardhsu]

Love the look on Mark's face as he tastes the yummy Kolkata street food.

[@ycl1688]

great piece of work, recalls my childhood of growing in this city, this is a masterpiece on the 'chaotic' city, yet you want to keep going back.

[@MarkWiens]

Good to hear that Carrie, hope you have a lot of fun!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, glad you also enjoyed India! I normally travel to cities, in pursuit of food, but I also do love quieter countryside areas too, I'm hoping for a break soon!

[@alibaylar]

Mark, I was also at that great city at 2012...it is an amazing city with cultural colors of India.... Hope to visit again after watching your great video... Thanks!

[@TheSpritz0]

You're welcome- from your 9 friends in Vancouver... EVERYONE says this upload REALLY IS PARTICULARLY GREAT!!!!

[@AnshulMishra03]

I have lived here almost all my life up until 2015 and I've also traveled quite a lot in India and I can easily say that Kolkata offers the best array of street food. That is the one thing I miss most. Also I loved what you said towards the end of your video. Couldn't be more true :)

[@withshilpa1050]

I love to watch your videos.... I am from Kolkata. Lots of love from Kolkata, India🇮🇳

[@haroonrasheed4481]

i was in Calcutta during 1980 to 1983. I love Calcutta. nothing changed. great

[@shridipta_nag]

I'm from Kolkata. I love the city. It's not the biggest cleanest or even maybe not the most developed but it's a city with a soul. people of Kolkata not only stay in Kolkata they love it because of the love u get from it

[@nandinichakrabarti1852]

After watching this, I love my city even more!

[@avisankhadutta4053]

Mark hats off to you for your patience in realising the city. This city has life. Being born and brought up in Kolkata, I feel blessed. I've been posted out of the state for the past two years and everytime I return I relive each day in Kolkata. If anyone needs to prepare a list of to do things in Kolkata it would take a month. Again if you want to include durga puja you need one more month to feel the essence. Thanks Mark for making so many videos on this part of India which shows you have felt the life in here. Well, the mango shake is really awesome during summer!

[@TheSpritz0]

Thanks, we all have to thank Mark for these amazing videos- he's a real talent!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot. There are many challenges visting India, but at the same time it's such an incredible learning experience.

[@umangarora6065]

Kolkata meri jaaaaaaaaaaaan. Ami tomakay bhalo bashi :D

[@nirabbiswas1307]

+Samadrita Mitra o bangli he ki neyi pata neyi lekin me 💯 bangli amr sonar Bangla Ami tomake khob valo Basi and miss korsi

[@RamitKumarRoy]

Nirab Biswas toh puro tai Bangla te bol

[@pratyushamajumder8271]

@@nehalennia_ Kolkata is rhe the worst city in the country.

[@asmitakatariya1904]

I m from Gujarat Nd I love Kolkata. Aami tomakay bhalo bashi too

[@MarkWiens]

Ha, thanks a lot, I will definitely remember my roots! Thanks a lot for watching this!

[@MarkWiens]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@ma82durga]

Happy to see Kolkata's popular visiting destinations. There are more could be captured. Thank you!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thanks a lot for watching!

[@jbruner182]

Well done sir, and I can't wait to watch for that massive dosa rolled up with stuff inside, handled right off the hot plate. Looks amazing!!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Ying, cool to hear you're from Kolkata, I agree, I would love to go back again, it's such an interesting city at the same time.

[@22nkd07]

Great Job - good show, Mark! Brought back many memories of decades past. Loved it!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Verney, thank you very much. I appreciate her as well, I'll see if I can work on her to get on camera one of these times!

[@sterlo53]

Thanks for posting Mark. It has been 24 years since I last visited Cal so your video has given me a few insights of what I can expect. You were definitely far more game than me with the street food. In 74 I had puchkas at the Victoria Memorial & ended up getting a tummy upset so I stayed away from street food on my next two visits. This visit is after many years & I am older so obviously going with a slight sense of trepidation......

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thanks a lot for linking it, yes that would be great!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Ares, sorry we didn't meet up, and thank you very much for watching my video!

[@daljitkaursandhu4453]

love to see my city so closely after 3 years,,,,,,,,love it,thx for uploading.

[@wanderingphotog]

Fabulous, Mark. Really great overview and a nice selection of sites.

[@priyaroy6620]

Mr. Mark you did good job! I'm also from Kolkata but I Never visited that much places in My city but but you just given me a chance to visit within 10 mins..Thank you so much

[@rarindam]

Thank you for visiting my city and having a very patient view about it.

[@bajradebmitra3827]

........and I am from Kolkata experiencing the thrill every moment

[@debasishpatra6749]

We are very much delighted that you visited India we wish someday you will come along with you family mark . Please visit Kolkata during Durga Puja which the bigest festival for Hindus. have a great day ahead. Debasish

[@anabilbanerjee7938]

Thank you sir for visiting our city. Please visit again :-)

[@koustavsuny]

you captured some true essences of my city , thanks a lot , subscribed .

[@catshavedreamstoo967]

Great stuff as always Mark, we appreciate it

[@lolitabijoyroy]

A good summary for a first time visitor to this great city

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, great to hear you visited Kolkata as well!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, yes you're right, it is a very old city, but that's part of what I really enjoyed about it!

[@Frank332666]

Thank you very much for your kind response!

[@carolmking]

I dont live there anymore but visit almost every year and still APPREHENSIVE about the road food. I used to love it when I was there and have to admit its DELISH !!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Sam! Man that was one thing I wasn't able to do when I was there, maybe it wasn't season because I didn't see any official matches taking place, but I did see lots and lots of kids on the streets playing cricket!

[@aahelighosh6868]

Hey Mark. I am from Kolkata and I am a huge huge fan of yours. I really look forward to meet you someday and show you a lot more in my city! 😊

[@cosmictrance7777]

You are very sweet and humble Mark...i guess for non Indians to visit India..one has to keep an absolutely open mind...was really sweet watching this video...Love from India :)

[@TheSpritz0]

This is SO MUCH better than commercial so-called documentaries... my God, Mark- if by some chance one day you become a paid documentary producer don't forget your roots!!!

[@pavelghos]

You have showcased My city very well. You could have made it more detailed with some more informations. But really you did a great job. Thank You Mark for the video. Wish You Happy Journey for your upcoming trips.

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, glad you liked it too!

[@joydeepkgp03]

It was good to know you didn't have digestive disasters during your trip. The freshly out of over stuff is usually not bad in Kolkata, however for future references and for people who might get ideas from this video, problem items are mostly fruits, yogurt, unpacked milk and water. Again, thanks for the video. Nice to hear someone enjoying a trip to kolkata (born and raised).

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, definitely!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That's one of my favourite things to do when I'm travelling...learning how to cook the cuisine. I try and do it at least once in every country I visit.

[@evoGage]

As usual, well edited and documented!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Amung, glad you like these longer videos, I'll post more!

[@howdyrogit]

This was a great video mark! Keep up the good work!!

[@abhrajitchatterjee2658]

I think you have a great tour here in Kolkata, India. I am from kolkata and thanking you on behalf of my country and city. I am sorry if you have faced few problems.

[@manishkashwani3523]

Hello Mark, I live in Kolkata and this is by far my best watched videos examplating Kolkata. Thank You

[@kaminisinghania9658]

Thanks for visiting Kolkata. On your next trip you can visit many more good places here.

[@sandeep4714]

South Park Street Cemetery is an amazing choice in the list and the tip u gave against the donation at Kalighat temple... Priceless!

[@bryanchiang4101]

This is top notch, Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@koolguyharsh1232992]

Good one mark ,keep up the great work - Harsh

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Nishant, thank you very much, and I appreciate the Jain Temple suggestion. Will be sure to check it out next time I'm in Kolkata!

[@DebankanBanerjee]

Hii Mark..lovely little coverage of my city..liked it..but as you know kolkata in its 300+ years of history..has more than one can think..and i would have been delighted if you could hav highlighted the sweets of kolkata..Rosogolla(Cottage cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup), Misti Doi( Sweet Curd) these two are legendary, trust me!! :) next time you come to Kolkata i will expect u to knock me once..;) cheers!!

[@ramalingeswararaobhavaraju5813]

Thank you Mr.Mark Wiens sir for your good videos.

[@sadenb]

This is the most realistic video of Kolkata to be honest. Honestly I don't like videos gloryfying the city more than it is actually is . So I give this video a thumbs up showing the contrast of the rich and the poor

[@romymexicana]

I wish I could be there with you ! Thank you sweet Mark !

[@terrybuchanan1]

Oh cool, you're in India now. Good you see your awesome work again. Great video; and It is especially timely for me as I am working on my itinerary list this week for India to apply for my visa, and Kolkata is the last stop the trip before flying out from there too Thailand. In putting together my list, I thought I had covered all the important activities for this city, but you have at least a few more that I didn't catch - Guess that's why you are the professional! haha

[@MarkWiens]

Hmm, tough question. I really enjoyed Sri Lanka, but I really like many places.

[@shakilakhter732]

Great Video, Bro! Made me nostalgic.

[@iamdantravels]

Thinking of going to Calcutta next year. Great to find this video!

[@soumakghatak]

I'm from Kolkata... Very nice Video... This video reminds me my Old Memory... Thanks a Lot... Now I'm far from my Home Kolkata, after watching this video Now I'm very Happy & Excited :) You make me Smile :)

[@jadoremaquillage25]

I loved this!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Also I think it would be awesome if you cooked or sat in with someone who does and prepare one of your favorite dishes from India. Just a suggestion, but I am loving watching all of your travels!

[@mdlarifin]

Kolkata is a most old city in India.So I empress of this city tour...

[@prabalk62]

nice video,glad to see that you taste street food of kolkata ,kolkata street food is awesome!!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Osea, I really appreciate it, thanks!

[@shourjyadasgupta]

Mark Wiens Your expressions were priceless when you were having the street foods. I grew up in this City of Joy, but I am sure, I give the same expression every single time I have those sinful street foods :-D

[@sonalthakkar4295]

Loved the video and loved your comment...but no jhal muri in the video :( no misti dohi...no masala thumbs up....

[@shourjyadasgupta]

:-P

[@MarkWiens]

You're welcome Daljit, thank you for watching!

[@RebornInIndia]

Kolkata is one of my favourite places I visited in India!

[@kkalam9]

visit again. I will meet

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Jawaid, thanks a lot, glad you love to travel too!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem Johnny, thanks for watching!

[@5699jab]

Mark, I haven't visited Kolkatta for at least about 40 years( I knew it as Cacutta and had worked for a Company there ) and after viewing your video I think you nailed it. Congrats and I guess I'll subscribe so I can view any future videos that you submit. Best wishes from Toronto Canada.

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Karan, so far so good!

[@LonelyPlanetA]

The best part is always the food. Looks yummy!