A loveletter to Kolkata?

[@StephandPete]

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[@RonBhattacharya]

While you were talking to the camera, your kid got busy inventing some new drink. 😅

[@sohammallik4739]

For the first time I have seen foreign travellers exploring Kolkata at dawn. Its mesmerizing... Reminds me when I used to take a morning walk from my house to ghat at 5 am... Many old memories come to live when I watch these videos... Thanks again for exploring the beloved city and gaining new experiences and sharing them with us... Much appreciated.

[@physiminds]

Something's different in this city

[@rahulborntobewild]

Yes Unemployment. So everything in laid back

[@tapabratasardar5268]

Kolkata Makes you fall in love with the city In this city wherever you place a camera , you get a vision . "Somewhere between Living and Dreaming there's Kolkata" - The City of Joy ❤❤

[@prasenjitghosh2874]

Loved it.Thanks. Just an idea for you. If you are from USA you may know Vivekananda, the Indian Monk who shook America in 1890s. He introduced Vedanta in the West. He was born in Kolkata and established Ramakrishna Mission in Belur near Kolkata, beside river Ganges. You can explore his birth place and Ramakrishna Math if you are interested in spirituality. By the way, Vedanta is no religion, its for all.

[@anirzeetpramanik1156]

Kolkata thrives on emotion. It makes you happy, it makes you cry, and it makes you feel the warmth of human connectivity like nothing before. It's the cultural capital and also an economic powerhouse. Kolkata makes you fall in love with her and never lets you leave. There is an early morning in Kolkata, there is a day in Kolkata, and there is this afternoon in Kolkata. There is the beautiful Night Kolkata, and there is the ever-present, ever-graceful Kolkata of Late Night, and every Kolkata is different. Every nook & corner of this city is filled with history. Offcourse We can visit every city over the world but the warmth of Kolkata is unique.

[@shivathealmighty]

This is the best time to visit Kolkata. You can also travel to Shantiniketan, the abode of peace, the University of Nobel Laureate Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. It takes 3 hours by train to reach Shantiniketan. You will love the serenity of nature there.

[@ayushbose599]

1:01 - Largest flower market of Asia not India, may be largest in the world. 👍🏼🙏🏼from Kolkata❤️🇮🇳

[@StephandPete]

Oh you’re right!

[@CrazyStories55]

12:53 haze brewing his own concoction 😂😂

[@shutkirti]

So cute

[@ArunodayaMaitra]

The warmth of the Bengali people can't be found anywhere else...

[@seemaprasad6677]

Can't believe they have fenced and ticketing entrance to Victoria Memorial. We went there during winter vacations and then went on to the maidan to eat chaat and phuchkas. to eat was always free, very well maintained. No fences. My husband and I used to meet there every morning before we got married. It was a great gathering place for all to enjoy nature in the centre of the city. It was always beautifully maintained. Cant believe u did not go to see (I think) the biggest and oldest Banyan tree in the world in the botanical gardens.

[@seemaprasad6677]

Can't believe they have fenced and ticketing entrance to Victoria Memorial. We went there during winter vacations and then went on to the maidan to eat chaat and phuchkas. to eat was always free, very well maintained. No fences. My husband and I used to meet there every morning before we got married. It was a great gathering place for all to enjoy nature in the centre of the city. It was always beautifully maintained. Cant believe u did not go to see (I think) the biggest and oldest Banyan tree in the world in the botanical gardens.

[@pawanmaher3853]

I have gone mad for this city... Intellectual connection... Moral appreciation😢😢. Want to visit

[@papiasoapstudio]

Kolkata, the former capital of India, is not just a city-it’s a timeless emotion, a living canvas of history, culture, and resilience. From the mighty Howrah Bridge, standing as a symbol of strength and connection, to the shimmering lights of Park Street that echo the elegance of a bygone era, Kolkata is a city that feels alive in every corner. The Ganga flows with quiet dignity, carrying the stories of generations, while the bustling markets of New Market, Gariahat, and Mullick Ghat brim with life, color, and unyielding spirit. Yet, beneath its charm and beauty lies a city grappling with challenges. Years of corruption and misgovernance have slowed its development, leaving its people to struggle against crumbling infrastructure and unfulfilled promises. But Kolkata’s true essence lies in its people-their resilience, their creativity, and their hope. No matter the hardships, they persevere, keeping the city alive with their undying love and determination. Kolkata was, is, and will always be the most beautiful city in India. Its soul lies in its rich heritage, the iconic landmarks, the timeless markets, the gentle flow of the Ganga, and the warmth of its people who refuse to let its light fade. Let’s dream of a Kolkata that rises again to its full glory-a city that honors its past while embracing the promise of a brighter future. What’s your favorite memory of Kolkata? Let’s celebrate this magical city, a place that lives in our hearts forever.

[@bongquisitive]

Well written

[@FXT130]

Kolkata is really beautiful City with extremely compassionate people.

[@camelia3507]

Kolkata is the most underrated tourist destination I'm telling yall

[@CPCI_Official]

🤣🤣 tmc supporter?

[@shutkirti]

​@@CPCI_Official politics ke bahar bhi duniya hai bhai / behen. Stop bringing politics into everything 💀

[@UserYt-lw8xq]

​@@CPCI_OfficialWhere is TMC coming from? Why is TMC even mentioned in this topic?

[@CPCI_Official]

@@UserYt-lw8xq tmc is coming from my personal bias against them.

[@CPCI_Official]

@@shutkirti nope, nothing is apolitical.

[@tuhinsubhramanna9030]

Go to bolpur shantiniketan Great novelist Rabindranath Tagore Biswas Barati Vishwavidyalaya and Rural villages and theirs culture might be attrac you. Winter season is the best for to visit Shantiniketan bolpur ❤

[@saradindumandal4599]

they already were there

[@anindosanyal]

Really nice to see Steph & Pete with ur little boy exploring Kolkata like none other. Also lovely see you smile despite the usual challenges this city throws at you & your sensibilities (it does to us!) as expats. You're very cool. All the best & take care

[@bivormallik8664]

That is so true. I love how they downplay all the terrible things about our city and choose to share the positive things. They let their little boy sit on the streets of a market and play with a cat! He will grow up to an amazingly open minded human being.

[@doodsanddudes]

KZbin is so strange. Haven’t been seeing your videos pop up. Probably why I saw a dip in my views also as a little guy. Now I am catching up with you. Kolkata looks so busy hahah people everywhere. Early morning tours would be magical. It’s such a special thing to see a city wake up! Wow the flowers. Dang that cart is huge.hays is getting to more curiosity. Pour pups. The hotel restaurant looks perfect. Great day guys!

[@StephandPete]

Weird! Glad to see you here!!

[@mallikadas]

India means lots of food , rich culture and definitely very good hearted people. Where ever you go in India, it's very common. But Kolkat is a very joyous place . Most of people lives very simple life but in very higher wisdom and knowledgeable life . We find everything and everywhere so much joy , peace and happiness 😊

[@diptanuchakraborty8493]

Most Classic city in India

[@souvikmajumder6774]

I'm born n brought up in the city and it's the people are best explained as no money, no problem.....we'll still spend a fortune eating, travelling, durga puja books, films, music,tagore n politics....Kolkatans are best examples of living the good life with whatever you have in your pocket......so enjoy in our beloved city of joy😊😊

[@bivormallik8664]

Since you are exploring Calcutta in such details, I'd suggest to pay a visit to Bow Barracks. Its a charming corner of the town where Anglo-Indians have been living for generations. It is especially nice during Christmas. You can buy home made wine and pound cakes. Probably not the best cake or wine objectively, but just for the experience, not a bad idea. If you want to make a day out of it, College Street is not too far either. It is a huge book market and also the home of some of the old schools and colleges established in early 1800's.

[@dipbhattacharya]

It was absolute honesty when you answered your last question to self... it was great seeing you 3 enjoy our city/culture/food...i hope you visit later again for some other places and experience

[@VoiceOfReason5487]

Thank you guys! You did such a great job presenting my birth city. I'm visiting Kolkata right now too so I was hoping I would run into you guys! All the best!

[@Countrysideboy247]

Affrodable living cost, variety of streetfoods, culture, historical monuments, it's a city of joy

[@avijitshoma]

Just returned back to London from my Kolkata trip. This city is a jem. I spent my student life in Kolkata. Hope you managed to visit College Street book market.

[@sayandeepmondal491]

God! lil kid just made the greatest experiment ever 13:05 please ask him how it felt to make a new drink with tea and cold water😂😂

[@StephandPete]

😂😂

[@mrinmoyM1998]

Please visit Eco park in Newtown, which is situated in Eastern Kolkata and the largest Eco Urban Park of India and 2nd largest Eco Urban park of Asia.

[@AKIB1991LASKAR]

Thats actually the best hotel in kolkata....I had dinner there,it was perfect.

[@StephandPete]

It was really lovely. The service was top-notch.

[@soumyasikdar9323]

Nice exploration of Kolkata in the morning. Have you by chance tried bakery products from the renowned Nahoum and Sons store at New Market, Kolkata ? Christmas is around and the store could be a delight for you all

[@anirbanroy4579]

I have been following your vlogs from your Durga Pujo vlog. And I loved this vlog. Thanks for such a lovely documentary of our city.

[@StephandPete]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@tannisthamajumder5597]

Thanks to you guys, I miss home a little lesser today. ♥️

[@StephandPete]

Aw, sorry to make you homesick but glad you enjoyed. Where are you watching from?

[@dr.ranajay]

I can see your son will grow up to be a lovely worldly-wise man!

[@sarthak.roy013]

This city is in a dire need to be cleaned up. 10 years ago this city was way cleaner. I can tell cause i have been living here for 30 years. It's dirty as hell nowadays. Imagine all those sites but just cleaner

[@jigneshpatel-zy5bx]

Lots of love from kolkata, the city of joy

[@abunaserikram382]

It seems you two are true explorers.

[@dipanjansangiri8446]

Love my kolkata 💜🇮🇳💜

[@soumyajeetchakrabarty6872]

(P2) My favourite place in Calcutta dawn is Dhakuria Lake / Rabindra Sorobor surrounded by iconic BRC & Anderson club, a Buddhist monastery just beyond 1 gate, a tiny mosque in middle of an island & last but not the least the auspicious lake Kali Bari

[@pallabbhar3884]

City is slow but, I like it

[@SuperArindam1982]

Thank you for showing our city Kolkata

[@MailSD]

You should have visited Ballygunge lake in the morning. Also Victoria Memorial and maiden are places to visit in the morning.

[@StephandPete]

Yes we missed this unfortunately.

[@siddharthachakraborty1705]

If you come here once, it never leaves your heart

[@Walts-Travel]

My anxiety would be off the charts!!!!

[@StephandPete]

😂😅

[@souvikghosh5768]

Great video ❤ Please visit Kolkata during Durga puja as well ...

[@StephandPete]

We did.

[@warthog123]

The first thing that hits Indians when they land in a wedtern country, is the absolute absense of people on the streets. Thats why NYC is so favourite of theirs.

[@tony615a]

6:32 ..it depends where you in India as I seeing you people roaming in crowded and less privileged areas that's why you can't trash cans.

[@StephandPete]

We lived in Bandra West for two years, steps from Bandstand and Bollywood stars’ homes. Still no trash cans.

[@tony615a]

@StephandPete whatever but you saying ' can't find trash cans in India ' is highly misinterpreted as New York is dirtiest city i found

[@Rahul_Sen97]

I feel very happy to see that you guys have tried to experience the original essence of my city. Untill next time then ❤.

[@abhishekghosh5550]

I actually got inspired by your video and went on a walk to Howrah Bridge this morning! Just back. I am still better than most working middle class bengalis though. I visited the bridge after a year. I know many who haven't been on the bridge for 6-8 years living in Kolkata. However, you haven't answered my question..so Pondy or Kolkata? I am a kolkata boy trying to shift to Pondicherry.

[@abhishekghosh5550]

I think its the other video..'is kolkata my favorite ....' watched that one.

[@StephandPete]

Just trying a few titles. :)

[@StephandPete]

So cool! Nice idea! I love Pondicherry too- that’s a tough one!!!

[@abhishekghosh5550]

@@StephandPete lol

[@mrgyani]

You should have just taken a taxi and asked them to take you to princep ghat. You can get boat rides on princep ghat (the main tourist location) easily. But I don't know about early in the morning.

[@StephandPete]

We know! We thought we could get from A to B knowing it likely wasn’t possible but tried anyway and failed.

[@krishnendukundu6446]

City of Joy : ✅ City of food : ✅ City of passion: ✅ City of nostalgia: ✅ City of love : ✅ City of culture capital of India: ✅ City of scientific research: ✅ City of Job : ❌ City of good employment: ❌ City of fastest growing: ❌ City of industry: ❌

[@lordgallo4213]

Last 4te kono jaegay nei so oisob post likhe cool howar chesta kre kono labh nei.

[@nankimarok]

It's my Great grandfather's architecture built during British period.We are Indian and not British. My Great Grandfather's name was Sardar Ram bahadur Singh Sohal. You came search for his KZbin video.By the way we live in Kolkata

[@arindamdutta9371]

🙏

[@StephandPete]

W

[@nialled6969]

Wow its so nice❤. Crazy how I (born and raised here) never have visited the flower market but you guys did it before me 😅 If you guys are still in Kolkata, You should definitely go for a Indo-Chinese style breakfast at Old China Town, Kolkata (Tiretti bazaar)

[@iamrohitreal]

intl vloggers got a cheatcode...no view? visit india less subs ? tell people india is the best.. i would like to stay here forever...bla bla bla india has become one stop solution for intl video creators... i think you guys aren't like them... you look so genuine... love from kolkata💝

[@StephandPete]

This comment was making me SO angry and then I kept reading. :) Thank you!

[@naninani1549]

If you like Less touristy places to visit in India with rich history with good Beaches, Valleys, Caves, Hill Stations, Some great Villages like you have seen in Kerala, Significant Big temples to Hindus infact The most Visited Temple for Hindus, Visit the State of " Andhra Pradesh" , it's also one of the cleanest States of India, sadly Gov is less Interested in Promoting Tourism still Govdavari Villages are so beautiful, and ofcourse food you haven't been tasted anywhere else.

[@subhasengupta2455]

God bless the family

[@StephandPete]

🙏

[@Arindam381]

Some nice shots of the Hooghly & the Victoria Menorial. The ghats were real-dirty due to DurgaPuja immersion. Guess, Dec-Jan is the best time to let Kolkata grow on you. For that matter, even Mumbaikars prefer Kolkata to Mumbai during this time. :-)

[@StephandPete]

I wouldn’t know, we’ve only been in October! 😉

[@Arindam381]

Diehard residents endure 10 months for the city to turn magical during two winter-months. Worth a try@@StephandPete

[@ashok755]

Thank you very much, from some one born and brought up in this city

[@StephandPete]

You’re welcome! We’re so glad you enjoyed it.

[@aayanshvlogging1260]

Invest in Kolkata. It has a great future ahead. Start with a small shop in new town.

[@sanjivroy6083]

Very nice the educated bengali families will not be eager to visit Mallckbazar at dawn like you did. For them Victoria visit is OK

[@StephandPete]

We like to see the city from as many angles as we can.

[@lordgallo4213]

I am from an educated bengali family and I disagree with you. I visit mallickbazar with no fear whatsoever. Its people like you who have hatred and fear and toxicity in your heart. I dont blame you, its modi effect since 2014.

[@StephandPete]

🙌

[@strivingthruc]

Not the mixing chai with water while his mum is talking😂😂😂

[@StephandPete]

lol

[@Sonushawvlogs]

Love you❤ from Kolkata

[@sayanmandal1289]

If was in your place, i would have visited South Kolkata, and new town on bycycle, and old and clean ghats , then any garden. And then historical places .

[@StephandPete]

We have a whole video on South Kolkata.

[@ranasaneh2059]

A very nice and colourful video I am not sure I can go to the market so early but I can smell the flowers 😂

[@BadAss_691]

If the governments make these markets clean and hygienic, what a positive image India can have on the global stage.

[@mahasish]

Hi Steph and Pete, wanted to know your honest opinion about Kolkata and Mumbai. What are the some of the things you liked about these cities and some which you hated? You don't need to sugarcoat as being an Indian I know there are many problems of India. I wanted to know foreigners perspective.

[@soumadip_banerjee]

❤❤❤

[@aninditachatterjee3915]

If you have a heart you have to love Kolkata

[@mchanda5714]

Hope you have enjoyed well every moment in my city.If you compare this city with other metros in India then you will find how neglected this city is yet it welcomes everybody from rags to riches with open arms like Mother. Everybody can accommodate here which is not so easy in other metros in India.🙏

[@OHHMYVLOGGER]

When you guys again coming to kolkata again ?

[@SachinGatkhal-bc9kn]

Indian cinema 📽️ pushpa 2 ❤ flaeers 🌷🌹🏵️

[@arindamkundu9482]

Well the boat is actually called 'NOUKA' not NOA.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks for the correction.

[@Medical_aspirant_07]

Great video but soory our city is too much dirty. And I am sorry, for this I can't blame the politicians we are the main culprit, because we think cleaning is others job not mine. 😔 Also expecting much from a 3rd world country is not possible.

[@AlterRektMLG]

Do New Town as well!

[@okayaresd]

If I lived in ITC Sonar everyday probably even I would love Kolkata. Lol

[@StephandPete]

Hehe fair enough.

[@amritaparash7731]

Hare Krishna Radhe Radhe

[@arkaprabhamazumder2694]

Fantastic

[@Top10PrimeTV]

You missed the modern side of Kolkata : New Town. I'm amazed how no one told you so and you didn't do your research

[@StephandPete]

I read all about and decided it wasn’t a priority.

[@Top10PrimeTV]

@StephandPete But visiting all the old places and ignoring the new parts , show a false or incomplete reality about the city to your viewers. Responsible tourism is the need of the hour since your followers and viewers from across geographies learn about the city from what picture you paint of it.

[@asan1050]

Thank you very much!..

[@dherajsardar910]

Just a correction. It's not Ganges, It's Ganga.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks!

[@abhijit-sarkar]

Your love will be tested in the summer months, when you will be forced to spend 3 months indoors with the AC blasting at full power or risk sunstroke.

[@shantanunag851]

Next destination Darjeeling?

[@StephandPete]

Not this trip! One day!

[@titoritingly_itinerant631]

❤

[@lokeshjaat7613]

You should come to haryana

[@CPCI_Official]

There is nothing to fall in love with Kolkata.

[@lordgallo4213]

Antalamo onno jaegay gea kor.

[@sudiptadasbarman9223]

Come again....kolkata awaits your arrival....till then adios

[@Aarun-ng8vc]

Not like Mumbai. .. Seriously 🙂🙂

[@ghumakkadbiman6871]

Good morning madam 🙏♥️😊🙏🇮🇳 from Kolkata India, if you still in Kolkata can we meet if want I can show you around some of the old eating shop and old places in Kolkata. There is no charge for this

[@mrgyani]

Give it some time. You 'will' fall in love with Kolkata.

[@StephandPete]

I believe it!!

[@mdebashisroy1811]

Hello.. Kolkata has been ruled by Muslim government since India became independent. When Hindus come to power, Kolkata will be like London.

[@kanchandas4814]

Tomorrow is Sunday.

[@soumyajeetchakrabarty6872]

❤,❤❤❤

[@MrChandanc9]

Wish government gives long term visas to you

[@fettuccine794]

I am from Kolkata myself, my advice to some of you guys from the West would be to STOP Romanticizing 3rd World Countries. It's fine that you guys are travelling here but do not start romanticizing it or try to somehow justify that All Countries/Cultures are Equal

[@tickle296]

Please don't. 50 years earlier would have made sense..

[@suvomoymukherjee2998]

❤