South Kolkata Travel Guide

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During Durga Pooja, the Entire City of Kolkata is shining with vibrant colors and light for all 9 days of Navratri festival. People from various caste and creeds come together to pray to Goddess Durga for courage and determination to fight and achieve victory over all obstacles in their lives.
Its a real treat for your eyes and your tongue to be present in Kolkata during Durga Poojo!!
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During Durga Pooja, the Entire City of Kolkata is shining with vibrant colors and light for all 9 days of Navratri festival. People from various caste and creeds come together to pray to Goddess Durga for courage and determination to fight and achieve victory over all obstacles in their lives.
Its a real treat for your eyes and your tongue to be present in Kolkata during Durga Poojo!!
#lifeatexpedia #lights
They are now struggling for survival - the cabin restaurants was the busy with activities till a few decades back. While the footfalls have fallen in recent times, what remains constant is the quality of the food. Truly they innovated certain dishes which has become part of mainstream food. Afghani cutlet is one such dish. While cutlet was more an innovation of colonial people in Indian kitchens, dipping it into a tomato based gravy rich with vegetables is what Afghani Cutlet is all about. #GootEats
Diwali and Holi could be the most spoken about festivals of India, but the biggest revelry in Bengal, Durga Pujo festival which takes place for 5 days(apparently) in Autumn is worth the mention to the culture and Art connoisseurs around the world. Being a Bengali,though I’m residing abroad in US for  many years now, each year my heart wails and I turn restless if I’m not able to make it to my homeland to get the smell of Autumn and Durga Pujo.  It brings me immense pride to introduce you all about the festival in my culture and place of birth. This is the annual celebration of Hindu religion revering the Homecoming of Ma Durga, the Goddess representing Shakti or Female Strength &power. Its a multi day festival that features elaborate temples, pandals(stage decorations) , scriptures, performance arts, fairs, food, oceanic count of crowds and lots of fun. This is that time of the year where artists from every corner of West Bengal come together and put their sweat for months and months in preparing these works of grandeur Art,  just to treat our eyes on these special five days in Autumn, Sept/Oct. During this time, people of every age group, religious backgrounds, caste and languages come together to be lost equally in this revelry of absolute food and fun. Visitors from all over the country as also from many parts of the world throng in to be enthralled by such massive creativity display at one place. #mycityofkolkata #durgapujoinkolkata #festivaltime
Dhaks #drumsofbengal #durgapuja #festivitiesinbengal

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Our pick of the best South Kolkata Hotel Deals

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

5 out of 5
17th Garcha 1st Lane Kolkata West Bengal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$113 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$113
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions New Market and Gariahat Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Very good bedroom and shower. Particularly impressive food...both room service and breakfast. Good rooftop pool. The hotel is situared in the middle of a safe but indifferent area about a 15 mknute Uber away from typical visitor sites...so don't expect views if of the,Taj Mahal from ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection

Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection

4 out of 5
56 Park Street Kolkata West Bengal
The price is NZ$79 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$79
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions New Market and Park Street Cemetery are ...
8/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection
Hotel Casa Fortuna

Hotel Casa Fortuna

3.5 out of 5
234/1, A.J.C Bose Road Kolkata West Bengal
The price is NZ$80 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$80
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Market and Forum Shopping Mall are ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
The hotel location is nice and clean inside. They had issue with wifi no excess.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Casa Fortuna
PARK EASTERN HOTEL

PARK EASTERN HOTEL

3 out of 5
Mullick Bazar Park Street area Kolkata WB
Stay at this guesthouse in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Market and Park Street Cemetery are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
I liked the location to where I needed to be. For the price, it was excellent. I would have preferred if breakfast was before 8am. Would stay again

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

PARK EASTERN HOTEL
The Samilton

The Samilton

3 out of 5
35A Sarat Bose Rd Op LaxmiNarayan Temple Kolkata WB
The price is NZ$81 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
NZ$81
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Market and Forum Shopping Mall are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Stayed 9 nights there in February 2026. The 3* hotel is good value for money and provided very comfortable beds in large rooms with fans and air conditioning. The bathrooms are typically Indian but fully functional. The breakfast provided in Pepper Chino restaurant is superb, with a wide range of ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

The Samilton
LAKESIDE SUITES

LAKESIDE SUITES

3 out of 5
Gariahat Rd South End Park Kolkata WB
The price is NZ$57 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$57
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions New Market and Ramakrishna Mission Institute ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Mr. Manoj Jain the manager took excellent care of us and Suraj his assistant was wonderful. Great location, clean spacious rooms, caring staff and delicious complimentary breakfast. Loved our stay there while in Kolkata

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Bhowanipore

If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Forum Shopping Mall or Camac Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.

Bhowanipore
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Minto Park

Discover Minto Park, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Minto Park include Forum Shopping Mall and Camac Street, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Rabindra Sadan Station.

Minto Park
Park Street,Kolkata, India - 12th November 2020 : Park street Camac Street crossing is decorated with diwali lights for Diwali or deepabali. It is the festival of light, good over darkness, evil.

Park Street

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Camac Street and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.

Park Street
Vidyasagar Setu bridge over Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Beautiful Aerial panoramic view

Ballygunge

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Shrine Basilica Bandel or Quest Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge
Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Dharmatala

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Dharmatala
Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Taltala

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Taltala, take in top sights like Sudder Street and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Taltala


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