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!!
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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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Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,862 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P7,862
P9,278 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (433 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing everyday! Staff was phenomenal and very kind and extremely helpful, such as Sandip The room was always cleaned everyday and the staff was so sweet. It really was an amazing stay. Would return again!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 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 P4,652 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
P4,652
P4,885 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
Rooms: were cleaned everyday Excellent Location: Walking distance to Gariahat shopping market as well as good halal restaurant (e.g. Mircha Masala)

Reviewed on Jan 14, 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 P3,606 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
P3,606
P3,786 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (154 reviews)
Overall decent hotel. Conveniently located for quick access to Park street, major shopping areas.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection
Roland Hotel

Roland Hotel

3 out of 5
28A, Rowland Rd. Near Landsdown Crossing Kolkata West Bengal
The price is P2,196 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
P2,196
P2,306 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Market and Forum Shopping ...
7.6/10 Good! (24 reviews)
Excellent service by staff all around, including reception, room service and support staff at breakfast. The property strikes a good balance when it comes to value

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Roland Hotel
hotel park central

hotel park central

3 out of 5
163 Park St Mullick Bazar Crossing Kolkata WB
The price is P1,282 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
P1,282
P1,346 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions New Market and Park Street Cemetery are located ...
hotel park central
BRILL MARINA

BRILL MARINA

3 out of 5
34 Dr Suresh Sarkar Rd Beniapukur Kolkata WB
The price is P969 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
P969
P1,017 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Market and Missionaries of Charity's Mother ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
It was nice experience.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

BRILL MARINA
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kolkata

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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.

New Alipore
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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

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

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

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


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