My First Day in Kolkata (Calcutta), India 2024 🇮🇳

[@flaviomulatojerkin]

Jason my dream is to visit India, such a beautfiul country 😍😍

[@shivathealmighty]

Please come but between November till March. Weather remains pleasant..

[@flaviomulatojerkin]

@@shivathealmighty thanks, I'm planning to go around that time, India is so much fun

[@nasrin_05]

❤

[@Calibre336]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@flaviomulatojerkin]

@@Calibre336 why you laughing?

[@Aairamukharji]

Love Kolkata ❤❤ The Sweetest part of India 🇮🇳❤

[@krishnaparampalli]

Dirtiest city on the earth

[@shivathealmighty]

It is the best Indian city to live your life. I miss the vive of this city ever since I left it. Kolkata's winter, cuisines, cultural practice all are missed...

[@TravellingdoctorPrithvi]

Many thanks for the true and real side of Calcutta, my dear old city. It's nostalgia keeps me alive daily, though I work in Dubai nowadays. I wish you could have seen the Durga puja here. Loved to hear that you made many vlogs here and your love for the city. Unfortunately you lost them. But I am happy that you always come back for more. Many thanks. My gratitude and love. Subscribed. 🙏🙏

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks for the nice words.

[@a1q369]

Oh Calcutta is very beautiful ❤ I Love Calcutta from Chicago

[@International-indic.]

If Kolkata is beautiful why r u begging in Chicago??

[@a1q369]

@@International-indic. Cause Calcutta is not safe for me .. but Calcutta is beautiful it's true

[@soumyadeepbasu6903]

​@@a1q369not safe from which angle?

[@a1q369]

@@soumyadeepbasu6903 In terms of gender inequality

[@soumyadeepbasu6903]

​​@@a1q369u definitely didn't live in Kolkata then...... Here women feel safe even in nightclubs and all, and its honestly the place that could give u the best parity among genders among all places in india.....

[@hardnaqlife9540]

I really enjoy watching your perspective and the open mindedness you approach all destinations and cultures with. Often times when I watch Western vloggers visiting foreign countries, especially in the global South, there is an air of cultural superiority they give off and I feel like it blinds them from the charm and beauty of these places and people. I can imagine other vloggers being angry about having to spend however much money at a mandir, but I was happy to see that you understand it just comes as part of the experience, fair or not, especially as a Westerner. Excited to see more.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks for the nice words. Looking forward to putting the next India videos out.

[@fireflyrobert]

Thanks Jason, I really enjoyed this video. Incredible India!

[@AndrewCtkwong]

Jason, you're a class of your own. You have the art of knowing how to segue from one scene to the next, and you don't swallow your words. I enjoy very much your videos. I have visited India more than 60 times and Kolkata, 6 or 7 times over a period of 40 years. Thank you, Jason.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

@@AndrewCtkwong Thanks for the kind words Andrew. I’m sure India will be a country I visit again and again over my lifetime too.

[@eddie_d1233]

I have noticed that you eat an incredible amount of food. When I see the huge portions you get, even for breakfast, I don't feel hungry for the rest of the day! My grandmother would have loved you!

[@hdt8112]

I missed the part where he finished everything he ordered. 🤔

[@soumyadeepchowdhury3585]

It's better than Western countries atleast. When you see north America Canada amd European countries in food crisis and people buy expired foods , India is so much better

[@himanshunalin4058]

Bro blogger only shows the dirty party Kolkata this not a real Kolkata ..

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

Welcome to our City of Joy, Jason. The city has a rich history of Bengali culture and it's heritage, the old buildings from the British colonial era, as one you noticed in the beginning. Even you can notice, the people in here speaks in Bengali, this language, according to UNESCO, is being positioned to be the most sweetest in the world. So enjoy and hope you will like it.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I have to say it’s one of my favourite cities in India.

[@International-indic.]

A city which made by brits and spoiled by Bengalis

[@devilxboii]

​@@International-indic.Actually spoiled by Bihar, up people

[@riderAB92]

​@@devilxboii Jio guru.. nice reply..

[@arpandeb6953]

​@@International-indic.Some rail line te hege fala kutta r bachha spoiled Kolkata.

[@abhinandanbhattacharjee9461]

Bro, Visit the Salt Lake, Newtown area , Eco park, Biswa bangla gate ( The hanging resturant) , city centre etc. Have a go to the modern area of the city. Thank you for visiting our city... you're welcome here❤ Cheers 🍻

[@mainakbiswas2584]

But the beauty and vibe is not present there

[@stxfdt1240]

​@@mainakbiswas2584 huhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@tbicricket]

Go to Newtown area for what?

[@rextro4799]

Why would a Westerner want to see Western things in India?

[@KnightAnish01]

Kolkata is the cultural capital of India. It's the best city on many parameters. The diversity is amazing. It's the sweetest part of India. 💚💚💚💚💚

[@International-indic.]

Only m0r0ns say that.

[@International-indic.]

Poor city on low happiness

[@KnightAnish01]

@@International-indic. Best city high on conscience and self respect. It is mini global village.

[@International-indic.]

@@KnightAnish01 are u in sound mind?

[@KnightAnish01]

@@International-indic. Are you educated? I am a doctor myself. If you need medication free I can give

[@RayLight-m5l]

Felt sad to hear that you lost your camera, loved this vlog of yours, amazing work! Keep it up. Cheers!

[@DmytroZinkiv]

আমি কলকাতায় থাকার পরিকল্পনা করছি। আমি সত্যিই এই শহর পছন্দ করি, সারা ভারতের মতো

[@batayangosh]

Glad to hear that you came back to Kolkata, even after you have had such a bitter experience of losing your expensive camera. So grateful to you.

[@webabhi]

I love Bengali Cinema particularly films of Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Ritwik Ghatak, Tapan Sinha, Rituparno Ghosh and Aparna Sen. You must watch these 5 great Bengali 60s films 1) Kanchenjunga (1962) 2) Deya Neya (1963) 3) Charulata (1964) 4) Thana Theke Aschi (1965) this film was like Witness for Prosecution (1957) 5) Nayak: The Hero (1966) I also love Bengali pop rock music like Mohiner Ghoraguly, Chandrabindoo, Fossils, Anupam Roy, Somalata Chowdhury, Lalon Band, James, Ayyub Bachhu, Arman Alif, Miles, Baul Sukumar etc etc. I have a playlist of more than 200 great Bengali pop rock songs from West Bengal and Bangladesh.

[@International-indic.]

Cringe 😬 films

[@stxfdt1240]

​​@@International-indic.Eh???you maybe

[@devilxboii]

​@@International-indic.You haven't even watched it 😂 but you're saying it cringe wtf bro why so much hate towards Bengalis?

[@mrrshankar8748]

​@@International-indic. Bro Nayak** is cringe really????

[@mrrshankar8748]

​@@International-indic.No doubt you are a hindi belt dealing with superiority complex

[@chakanyosuf6424]

Love from Bangladesh

[@thebaaz1]

A city with a heart....love from Karachi

[@IAMJinn456]

Welcome to Kolkata bro 🇮🇳❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@تحياالجزائر-ب2ه]

Hello my dear friend Jason, it was an interesting trip. You take us to different places and different cultures. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you very much. ❤😊

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad to hear it!

[@تحياالجزائر-ب2ه]

😊😊❤ ​@@JasonBillamTravel

[@tomp888]

love Kolkata and its energy!

[@NBD96]

Welcome to Kolkata

[@danielvalenzuela9764]

Thank you quite a busy place there in Calcutta. Very nice video of all and bothe the realistic older snd newer places and buildings you d o a great job. Thank so much.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy to hear that!

[@souvikdey7688]

​@@JasonBillamTravel bro this is Howrah not Kolkata,, Show your viewers real Kolkata..

[@shanaipr]

Nice Vlogging dear welcome to India 🇮🇳👍🌏

[@gregorworld]

Wow!

[@sabyasaci]

You have done your research on Kolkata pretty well... Very good...🙏👌👍

[@arindampaul5308]

You have choosen the right way to explore kolkata. It is famously said in Bengali " তুমিও হেঁটে দেখো কলকাতা " which means "you also walk through kolkata" to better know the city. Each and every lanes, streets, old buildings of kolkata showcase the rich diverse culture of the city and obviously the city will give you the original colour of indian freedom struggle durihg british colonial era because most of the revolutionaries were Bengali & from Kolkata.

[@International-indic.]

Bengalis are begotten sons of British 😂

[@Itiswhatitis-p7r]

​@@International-indic. It were the Bengalis who fought against them. You people have only 2 proper Ancestors who disowned you, Mughals and the British. Some Bengalis enjoyed your women as well. 😂

[@Itiswhatitis-p7r]

​@@International-indic. You people are begotten sons of Bengalis 😂

[@Itiswhatitis-p7r]

​@@International-indic. And btw Bengalis fought against both of your foreign Ancestors, Mughals and the British so cope harder 😂

[@UserYt-lw8xq]

​@@International-indic.Abey o UP bimari 😂 Sonagachi, G.B. Road your birthplace ask your Mother about Bengali Babus visiting frequently enjoying Hindi women there 😘

[@-Yeasir-Scrapers]

Nice to see , it's gives the vive's of old Dhaka . Nice❤

[@stephaniebuick2080]

I'm planning a trip to India - I wasn't going to bother with Kolkata but after watching your brilliant vlog I definitely will be 😊

[@mosarafsk860]

Welcome 👍 I like your video so much 😊 Lots of love.

[@debobrotaroy1252]

The heart of Bengal in India

[@subhankarkanji]

Thank you for coming 🎉

[@banerjeehimadri124]

Proud to be a Bengalee!😌🤟🏻

[@goutammaity7970]

Well come to India friends ❤

[@Kumaresh-Paul]

Love from Nadia,west bengal ❤️

[@priyabere6163]

Welcome to our kolkata and bengali culture, city of joy. I watching your video for the first time lots of love. Please reply

[@srabanbanerjee7590]

Rubbish city.

[@surajitmondal823]

Nomoskar, Welcome to Kolkata and India overall. Sorry for the past experience you had. Hope you will enjoy the travel and stay. Valo thakben

[@KhairulAlom-r3z]

I am watching your vlog from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@sahidulislam4898]

Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@AO-xd2ml]

Welcome to India! In case you plan to visit the state of GUJARAT later, all guide books are outdated, so here are some things to see: 1. Statue of Unity (tallest statue in the world) near Vadodara 2. Gir National Park (The only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion) 3. Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, close to Ahmedabad 4. Modhera Sun Temple close to Ahmedabad 5. Rann of Kutch: Rann Utsav Festival (Oct. to Feb.) is amazing! 6. Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad 7. Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara 8. Somnath 9. Dwarka 10. Diu 11. Rani Ki Vav 12. Surat Diamond Bourse (largest office building in the world) 13. Narendra Modi Stadium (largest stadium in the world) 14. Manekchowk night market in Ahmedabad 15. Law Garden night market in Ahmedabad 16. Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad (possible sight of 2036 Olympics) 17. Kankaria Lake Recreational Area in Ahmedabad 18. Adalaj Stepwell 19. Hathee Singh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad 20. Ambaji Goddess Temple in Banaskantha District 21. Shatrunjaya Hill temple in Palitana 22. Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple near Vadodara 23. Saputara Lake 24. Polo Forest 25. Dholavira (ancient city ruins from 3500 BCE) 26. Balasinor Dinosaur Excavation and Museum 27. Science City in Ahmedabad 28. GIFT City (new fintech city being built) And be sure to do the Thali restaurants in Ahmedabad. They are something unique. Here are some of the best: 1. Agashiye 2. Atithi 3. Gordhan Thal 4. Vishala 5. Rajwadu

[@Enjelika23]

Its giving 90s vibes, the car and the buildings everything, someone can go and film a movie there

[@barbarasueantle]

Would an e-sim be useful? Love your videos; they show such a real side of these countries. Thanks!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I don’t currently use one but I’ve heard of people having success with them.

[@Samuel-qi4xw]

Thanks for showing better part of Kolkata

[@LawyerAB]

6:20 drivers are so professional. They follow traffic rules without traffic lights.

[@gailpool4042]

Excellent tour! Thanks!

[@mudassardesignspace]

Year 2007, Kolkata Kolkata was a simple peaceful city back then..life was simple..You could eat maach bhaat (fish n rice) thali at any road side shop in 25-30 rs. Not many fancy restaurants back then..few on Camac street and Park Street..we used to frequently visit Fire n Ice for Pizzas and Pastas, Flurys, Bar B Q, Zeeshan, Arsalan..road side sattu drink as a breakfast smoothie and misthi dohi any time...Mobile phones were new back then and were not that smart.. we could read free newspapers displayed on streets... people used to travel by trams and hand rickshaws..one memorable thing was we used to watch movies in Cinemas as online movies weren't there..People used to read books, go to the library.. purchase books from college street..those were some lovely times..few things have changed now..

[@luisaluisa6716]

Ohh terrible noise thank you❤❤❤🖤

[@Satadru-z9z]

As a west bengali, i would suggest you to visit the rural part of Bengal. you can also visit the delta of Ganga. Digha, a popular sea beach or Darjeeling ( Queen of hills).

[@Jpkjr52]

So many people Thanks again John in Chicago

[@BruceKessel]

Hare Krishna

[@amnanshafol]

I love Kolkata.💙from Dhaka.

[@harveyschwartz6789]

I was told to stay inside till around Noon and then go out. You would think the air would be cleaner overnight or early in the morning but that is not the case. There are now many PM 2.5 measuring stations around the city so you can find out just how awful the air is.

[@stxfdt1240]

No

[@shibamdebnath254]

Visit Salt Lake sector v.. Newtown.. those areas are High developed.

[@sanjaysarkar5749]

Thank you for coming to Kolkata. 🙏❤️

[@its_me_and_you...]

Love from kolkata ❤

[@bombaybhai6435]

Sorry to hear the lost of your camera 🙏

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks. I’m over it now as it was back in 2019!

[@faridabegum790]

It's really very bad stealing from a guest who has paid such a big amount n time 2 visit our b'loved CITY OF JOY these type of people tarnish our city

[@vaskarhalder9011]

you can also came in Kolkata october First of month to visit Kolkata famous cultural festival Durga Puja its amazing you can enjoy so much.

[@priyanshupro9805]

wb is the worst.India itself is bad but wb is full of illegals poverty and shit.Shithole

[@dianach-fl7fw]

First, from indonesia🇮🇩

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Jeez people still do that crap.

[@LawyerAB]

What a clean city!

[@SimonIredale-h6g]

You went to New Market area but not into the original New Market ( previously known as Hogg Market ) which was opened 150 years ago in 1874. It is utterly fascinating and has been since my first visit in 1959. As for the city in general, it is THE City of Joy

[@souryamookerjee]

That’s my hometown :) hope you had a great time in the former capital of British India!

[@carriejiramuny7051]

I'm surprised you went to see Kali ma 🙏🏽😊

[@cracklingsoda]

Love all your videos!

[@tomfrith1949]

The beard looks good on ya. Yea if it wasn't supposed to be. It would not be.. God bless you, for sharing !!! Especially for us who cannot afford to go , everywhere you have gone ..I personally delight 8n your commentary.. very informative and educational. BRAVO !!! Enjoy every moment-- Smile and be happy. My prayers are for you ..Thanks ,once again . -- live long and prosperity. Peace,Brother !!!

[@dattaboy_007]

You are the only western traveller who studied the history

[@24sweetguy]

Welcome to my city Kolkata. Currently I live in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 and been to London and visited both St Pancras Station and King Cross Station as famous Bollywood movie DDLJ was shot there. I have grown up and used to often visit New Market

[@ayushbose599]

👍🏼🙏🏼Welcome to the City of Joy❤️🇮🇳

[@503945158]

The honking will drive you crazy

[@Ronnie1989ism]

Do pay a visit to the districts of west bengal, it has lot to offer. Bengal loves football, fish, sweets & whisky.

[@sayanchakraborty5807]

Whisky should be permanent🤣

[@swagatabasu79]

i wish u travelled to the modern part of the city as well which is newtown ( Rajarhat) & also if u had travelled in the first underwater metro in india which is also in this city.

[@anuacharya7681]

Dussera or deepavali season is the best time to visit if u like festival

[@Ava10045]

I hope more people from the West consider moving to West Bengal. It's a safe place, and I'd love the opportunity to connect and network with them!

[@priyanshupro9805]

wb is the worst.India itself is bad but wb is full of illegals poverty and shit.Shithole

[@ranbirbhattacharyaranbir]

Always welcome to City of Joy.❤🙏 Heritage buildings in Esplanade and BBD bag and other places like Lady Victoria palace,GPO Kolkata made by British. Now it's Heritage

[@sharmisthachatterjee5277]

Welcome in Kolkata ❤️

[@Divu521]

I subscribed your channel. I am from kerala😊. Hai. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you! I hope to visit Kerala one day.

[@GOURAB0]

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF JOY.

[@mfinn7185]

it was never known as the city of joy before some writer came along and gave it that moniker in a book that he wrote. Was known as the City of Palaces because of the many grand houses that could be found there.

[@saibalganguly8154]

You are the only foreigner who visit prestigious coffee house

[@travelvlogs6052]

Welcome 🤗

[@shaikhrahman8767]

Welcome kolkata ❤

[@titompromi2907]

Amazing video ❤

[@mouj999]

Brother i know about wifi but simcards you can go to any local mobile shop you can easily get simcards which will be active within 24 hrs

[@mylahbarreto5265]

It’s 2024, how unfortunate and a bit shocking that the airport doesn’t have Wi-Fi or ATM. Thank you for the useful info! Sorry about your equipment and lost footage on your initial trip to the area

[@stxfdt1240]

It has...I used

[@CSEngineerInsider]

Love from Kolkata

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Woooooow, thanks for the heads up regarding additional “donation”. Ha, I’m fascinated about this part of the world but the more I watch your vlogs and others… I may have to skip for now. Currently, hassle free travels is most appealing

[@JasonBillamTravel]

India is always worth it, you’ll have have life changing experiences.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

@@JasonBillamTravel I believe you, and am sure of it!! Definitely someday :)

[@kofeesala23]

Crumbling historical buildings.

[@mudassarjehan381]

I am from Lahore Pakistan. Coffee house was awesome. Old buildings are worth watching. How beautiful colkata would be 100 years back with so beautiful buildings. Looks like a lively city. Better than any city in India. I wish I would visit it. Lot of love from Lahore Pakistan

[@soumyasekharsar1591]

Please visit these places in India 🇮🇳❤️ 1. Ladakh 2. Kashmir 3. Manali 4. Shimla 5. Rishikesh 6. Mcleodganj 7. Jaisalmer 8. Goa 9. Kerala ( kochi, varkala, Alleppey, Munnar) 10. Hampi 11. Darjeeling 12. Sikkim 13. Meghalaya 14. Andaman and Nicobar islands 15. Udaipur

[@Calibre336]

All slums.

[@BiologyWithRajaBabu]

​@@Calibre336all slums? Omg😂. Are you from China?

[@stefano9729]

Did you find more chaotic Dhaka or Kolkata?

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Dhaka

[@a1q369]

Calcutta was the capital of British India=(Pakistan+India+Bangladesh)

[@kuntalpanja6338]

Welcome to City of joy 😊

[@konicasoundchaser]

I would be very honest, I loved that he didn't like the coffee from the coffee house but still praised it. The coffee house has a very important role in showcasing the literature of the city but the new generation is not able to respect it. They smoke at the coffee house even though there's a signboard that smoking is not allowed. The good especially the coffee is not good at all, but the place has peace.

[@pallabgolui1304]

Thanks...

[@lakshmikrishna5660]

Bro please visit Kashmir, Himachal, Darjeeling, meghalaya, Sikkim, arunachal,assam😊

[@HappyBowtieCat-eg1ve]

ভালোবাসা # love ♥️

[@akashdas9897]

Hey brother namaste 🙏🏻, is that comfortable for tour Kolkata in May month... because it's summer 🌞 season so!!!

[@Tiyasa10]

So nice 🙏❤️

[@govaert7]

Welcome to India, BEEP BEEP!

[@orrangetv5553]

One question for you Jason, which city you felt more developed? Dhaka or Kolkata? Thank you.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Kolkata

[@orrangetv5553]

@@JasonBillamTravel Thank you for your input Jason.

[@payelsarkar7634]

You can try visiting Dakshineswar Kali temple and Belur math next time.

[@mayamajumder6666]

Visit New Town and Salt Lake in Kolkata.

[@aninditasinha7435]

Hi,how was your experience..are you still here or left ?