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East India

Kolkata

The cultural capital with colonial heritage

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Famous For

Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge
Durga Puja
Sweets
Best Time to Visit: October to March

Right Now in Kolkata

26°C

Thunderstorm

Feels like

31°C

Humidity

96%

Wind

10 km/h

WEATHER IN Kolkata

Summer

March - May

28°C - 38°C

Hot and humid, tea gardens remain pleasant

Monsoon

June - September

25°C - 32°C

Heavy rainfall, lush greenery, some areas prone to floods

Winter

November - February

10°C - 22°C

Cool and pleasant, light fog in mornings

Snowfall

December - February

Darjeeling, Gangtok, Sikkim hills

Light snowfall in higher elevations

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹300-600/night
budget₹700-1500/night
mid range₹2000-4000/night
luxury₹5000-8000/night
ultra luxury₹10000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

metro₹5-30/trip
bus₹5-20/trip
taxi₹100-300/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

New Market

Everything from A to Z

College Street

Books

Gariahat

Bengali sarees

Food Guide - Kolkata

Street Food

Kathi Roll

₹60-120

Paratha wrapped around spiced fillings - Kolkata invention

Puchka

₹30-50

Kolkata's tangy version of pani puri

Jhalmuri

₹30-50

Spiced puffed rice street snack

Telebhaja

₹20-50

Assorted fried snacks during monsoon

Local Cuisine

Kosha Mangsho

₹250-400

Slow-cooked spicy mutton curry

Hilsa Fish Curry

₹400-700

Prized fish in mustard gravy

Chingri Malai Curry

₹350-550

Prawns in coconut cream

Mishti Doi

₹50-100

Sweet fermented yogurt

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese at Tangra

₹200-450

India's only Chinatown - authentic Hakka

British at Flury's

₹300-600

Colonial-era tea room, pastries

Continental at Park Street

₹400-1000

European restaurants on famous street

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Be careful with street food hygiene

Keep minimal cash while visiting markets

Use registered yellow taxis

Respect local festivals and customs

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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