South Kolkata

Kolkata

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
Honestly, no matter how much I enjoy exploring the world cuisine, I am proud to be a Bengali when it comes to my Food habits. Our tastebuds are meant for some delicious recipes on earth quintessential to a regular Bengali Home. We Bengalis have big appetite for a platter which typically has 5-7 types of starters to Main course to 5 types of Desserts. The reason why we have more number or occasions than the days in a year, as it is said in Bengali, Baro(12) mashe(months) Tero (13) parbon(rituals). 😂 Now there are two types of Bengalis and we have our own share of kinds of recipes. People from East Bengal, aka Bangladesh who migrated to Indian side of Bengal(West Bengal in India) are called Bangals and I was born in West Bengal, hence I am a Ghoti! There has always existed a Cold War between Bangals and Ghotis as to who makes the best of ‘Chingri Malaikari or Ilish Bhapa. Despite everything , we forget all our inside wars once the food platter is in front.One thing is for sure, if not for the Bangals we wouldn’t have gotten the Chingri Malaikari and Ilish Recipes. This is a platter prepared by my Mother-In-Law during one of the rituals when I was on vacation to Home during the festivities, last month. Isn’t it gorgeous?! 😍 Happy Tummy! 😋#GoodEats

Top hotels in South Kolkata

Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
The price is P5,747 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P5,747
P6,781 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Taj Bengal
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

5 out of 5
17th Garcha 1st Lane Kolkata West Bengal
The price is P3,576 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
P3,576
P3,755 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions New Market and Gariahat Market are located ...
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 P2,299 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P2,299
P2,414 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Market and Park Street Cemetery ...
8/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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 P2,893 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P2,893
P3,038 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Market and Forum Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
The hotel location is nice and clean inside. They had issue with wifi no excess.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Hotel Casa Fortuna
LAKESIDE SUITES

LAKESIDE SUITES

3 out of 5
Gariahat Rd South End Park Kolkata WB
The price is P1,868 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P1,868
P1,961 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Market and Ramakrishna Mission ...
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 Feb 14, 2026

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The Samilton

The Samilton

3 out of 5
35A Sarat Bose Rd Op LaxmiNarayan Temple Kolkata WB
The price is P2,618 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P2,618
P2,749 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 20, 2026

The Samilton
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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 the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.

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New Alipore

While New Alipore isn't home to many top sights, South City Mall and Alipore Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Park Street

Visitors often come to Park Street for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Camac Street and Park Street Cemetery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Park Street Station.

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Ballygunge

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

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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

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

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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