Kolkata doesn't look very charming at first sight but when you slow down and feel, there is some unexplicable magic in the air. Just like Mumbai has, can't explain that either. It makes you want to live the fullest.😊
exactly. I can feel almost the same category of vibes in mumbai & kolkata among other cities across the country. infact personally I have been to many cities within the country but found no charm or life or some kind can't be explained except in kolkata & mumbai
A famous Bengali songwriter Kabir Suman wrote -" এই শহর জানে আমার প্রথম সবকিছু, পালাতে চাই যত সে আসে আমার পিছু পিছু". Loosely translated it means, this city has been a spectator of all the things I experienced for the first time, and although I want to leave, it never stops following me behind. I have grown up in this neighborhood. Fell in love, had my first cigarette and spent countless hours bargaining for fish at the Gariahat market. This place has changed significantly since the early 90s but what has not is the idyllic charm, the quiet solitude you suddenly find in the middle of the alleyways at a stone's throw from the usual hustle and bustle of Gariahat. I currently live in rural Illinois some 9000 miles away from home, however thanks to the wonders of a globalized world and your beautiful RUclips channel, I get to be nostalgic about this place. I love how you are non judgemental and open about India which, sad to say, many of my fellow country men are not.
What abt the guy who used to sell fish fries, chicken cutlets in a glass box in the afternoon just in front of the market. And a stationery shop near Dover lane, just opp to Singhi park puja, who used to sell salami and sausages. This was in late eighties and early nineties.
Have seen few of your vlogs, what sets u apart(not that I've seen too many others) is a genuine niceness which gets reflected on your son who, so refleshingly behaves like a child in todays generation of rearing up'smart' kids. That I feel is the most endearing part of your vlog...ur nature shines thru in your child.😊
The bamboo and other materials are reused all year round for weddings and all sorts of events. Fun to know: A lot of the themed ones, like some you shared in a previous video, get auctioned. They are often used for other pujas in the smaller cities in West Bengal. I believe some are bought by Bengali/ Indian communities in other countries for their events or Durga Puja next year. This has been a way to recoup costs for many years now, barring Covid. Much love to Hayes.
3:46 In Kolkata, most pastries and cakes are made eggless because egg is considered non vegetarian here. Even though the nonveg population is huge, a lot of people eat veg in specific days of the week. So, you'll always find an eggless options. But trust me, you wouldn't notice a difference they have absolutely mastered it and this is not for any particular bakery, you wouldn't notice a difference in most renowned bakeries.
You can visit Hatibagan Market, pick a metro , go shyambazar, ask residence, it is exactly in 'Pach mathar more' mean junction of 5 road, visit once , You find various exotic home application s। actually there is lots of market in kolkata, every market is special for own, you have to visit Galib street also ,
Thanks man, This is near to my home... You, as a foreigner, showing this the first time on RUclips... Atleast I haven't seen anyone doing this ... Everyone shows just New-market, and people get bad impression about Kolkata from that... There is a paid tour company( I have seen them in foreigners' videos), they only shows North and central part of Kolkata, and those places are way too crowded and dirty... Visit Kolkata during February( specially 14th 😂)... We have nearby Beaches too... Digha, Mandarmoni, around 200km away(Bus/train available). But I think you need to understand little Bengali in those places...😂😂
It's absolutely wonderful that you're exploring our culture and hopefully you're enjoying it. as usual, loved your video and wish you all the best for your future endeavours! :)
Loved your video - very relaxing. Your kid is very cute and full of joy. Reminded me of my son when he was younger and visited Kolkata. And I loved Kolkata - there is something that cannot be explained but felt.
Thankyou for coming here exploring...the vibe is just different here its like you can smell the joy in the city of joy... Truely the greatest city on earth if you just consider the vibe add to it the rich culture and history of bengal and bengalis and voila you get Kolkata
This untimely rainfall had a great negative impact upon the vegetable farmers. Most of their crops were just 1 week away from harvesting & the rain destroyed a huge portion of their ripe crop. Old Monk is an iconic Indian xxx rum.
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing. The young coconuts are used for a lot of Pujas around the country and year round. You may have seen them in front of the idols on top of a mud vessel.
Great to see you guys enjoying my hometown, wish I was there to show you around a bit more, hopefully that happens too one day, big love to you guys especially to the little man, please let him know I'm a fan 🙏🏽🧡 Have an amazing time exploring India !!
Thank you for posting these nice videos about CAL, which is what I still call it. You have really gone to the heart of the city and its people. Do visit the coffee house one day (take your ear plugs) and the banyan tree (unique in the world) and have some good Darjeeling tea without milk and sugar. 👍
youtube algorithm did it's work 😂 i live 10 mints away from gariahat. This is the first time i'm watching your video and it's nice to see people being respectful to other cultures. so glad you're enjoying your stay here and lots of love to your lil boy, he is very well mannered❤.
Just asking you a very random question. 😁😁 Doesn't Kolkata kinda feels like an European city? Take for example Paris? I mean the architectures, buildings, the streets, the shops even the transportation, right? I'm just asking, not telling you that you gotta find out that in my way. 😊
because designed and build by imperialists of England , not just Kolkata chandannagar has French, Chuchura has dutch, bandel has portugese , Sreerampur is Danish architecture based...basically the hoogly side.
Kolkata was heart of British India, during colonial era there was mass construction of European style- architecture, monuments etc till to this day u can see them allover Indian-subcontinent ❤
Realistic and less eventful is actually original and more enjoyable! Please keep up to it! And the adorable one is always the cherry on the top...he always adds to make it all so cheerful with his spontaneous responses to the surrounding world!!
Thank you for sharing the real India… from the most luxurious to the real and rustic. So balanced and objective. And you wholeheartedly embrace it. Top notch!
@@StephandPete see all your pods, Indophiles like your family helps break racial and cultural barriers. So so essential in current times of ignorance, disharmony and conflict. You are indirectly doing a great service to cross cultural cohesion. Now, please hit up South India 🤗
coconuts with stems attached to it are usually used for puja purpose only... since its pujo time when u are travelling thtas why its showcased in a basket .... normal coconut come in bunch.. usually
I understand that exploring Indian cities is sometimes a lot of struggle and tedious, but you both choosing to always focus on the positives and appreciating the good is such a welcome sight. This enables other potential visitors to come to the city. All the while we strive to be better hosts along with it.
First tym viewer n getting very nice vibe from you ppl.. Ur toddler so cute Please try north bengal coochbehar big ras mela goin on You gotta love ras festival for sure... N welcome from heart you
Here's a list of Bengali vegeterian dishes if you are interested: 1. Shukto A mildly bitter and creamy mixed vegetable dish made with bitter gourd, raw banana, potatoes, drumsticks, and flavored with mustard paste and milk. It is often served at the beginning of a traditional Bengali meal. 2. Aloo Posto A simple and iconic dish made with potatoes cooked in a poppy seed (posto) paste, flavored with mustard oil and green chilies. 3. Chanar Dalna A vegetarian curry made with fresh paneer (chana) and potatoes in a lightly spiced tomato and ginger gravy. 4. Labra A mixed vegetable medley, often made with pumpkin, eggplant, sweet potatoes, radish, and spinach, flavored with panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix). 5. Begun Bharta Mashed eggplant seasoned with mustard oil, green chilies, and sometimes onions. This is a flavorful and simple dish. 6. Echorer Dalna A unique Bengali preparation of unripe jackfruit (referred to as "echor") cooked in a rich and spiced gravy, often considered the vegetarian equivalent of mutton curry. 7. Mochar Ghonto A dry curry made with banana blossom (mocha), grated coconut, and a blend of aromatic spices. 8. Chholar Dal A thick lentil dish made with Bengal gram (chana dal), sweetened slightly with sugar or jaggery, and flavored with fried coconut pieces, bay leaves, and mustard seeds. 9. Dhokar Dalna A quintessential Bengali dish where lentil cakes (made from ground chana dal) are fried and cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry. 10. Paturi (Vegetarian) Traditionally prepared with fish, this dish also has a vegetarian version using paneer or banana flowers wrapped in banana leaves and steamed with mustard paste and mustard oil. 11. Mishti Pulao A fragrant and mildly sweet Bengali rice dish made with gobindobhog rice, dry fruits, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and bay leaves. 12. Patoler Dolma Pointed gourd (parwal) stuffed with a spiced mixture of lentils or grated coconut, then cooked in a light tomato or mustard-based gravy.
Thank you for travel in our loving city of joy Hope we provide you the best hospitality But next time try to visit our beaches and mountains also Because as a Bengali we are very proud to have both in 1 state ❤
It’s one of the best places.. gariahat is great .. so many beautiful memories nostalgic.. My grandparents lived in ballygunge a lot of my extended family lives in That area
(P2) If possible kindly go to Chinatown Calcutta, you will enjoy their culinary delights ,sometimes mixing traditional chinese with Bengali way of cooking, and ofcourse their hospitality which goes without saying.
The baby coconuts you saw are for various religious rituals, used in the worshipping of god. Those are not for consumptions. Kolkata is a city with a soul. I am from South Kolkata, living around 15 minutes away from that market. Loved watching you guys and the little one, he is so smart.
Ma'am explore areas like Eco Park (biggest in India), Newtown, Mather wax Museum Science City Indian Museum(Oldest in India), Zoo Kolkata metro(Oldest in India) Birla Planetarium, St. Paul Cathedral, Nandan Art galleries Maidan area near Victoria Princep Ghat, Ganga Aarti in Babughat Rabindra Sarobar lake Park streetMa'am explore areas like Eco Park (biggest in India), Newtown, Mather wax Museum Science City Indian Museum(Oldest in India), Zoo Kolkata metro(Oldest in India) Birla Planetarium, St. Paul Cathedral, Nandan Art galleries Maidan area near Victoria Princep Ghat, Ganga Aarti in Babughat Rabindra Sarobar lake Park street
Pls visit Princep ghat .. pls visit shantiniketan . College street, Chinese restaurants( tangra) , park street.. these expensive boutiques in Hindustan park or vivekananda park don’t suffice Kolkata..
Can you please share the name of the hotel where you are staying. I am interested in the micro brewery and pool. I live in Kolkata and its always good to know of the smaller good hotels where you can put up friend and reletives visiting
Accept it or deny it but kolkata has a magic, from far you might feel its not a good place because of political parties, not that much development like other indian cities, but after you come here i can bet you will just fall in love with this city. There is a unseen soul in the city, the streets have magic and nostalgia of 90s and it feels home.
Love your videos and your love for Kolkata or Calcutta as we used to call the city when we grew up. One gentle suggestion - please don't allow your child to pet the stray cats and dogs. And if you can manage the bones, have some Hilsa fish. 6 Ballygunge Place would be a good (but pricey) place.
Beautiful videos ❤ 😊 Do try and explore New Town Kolkata (would hardly take 30 mins to reach from Ballygunje) in a cab. It’s a beautiful and modern part of Kolkata- home to Tech companies, Hotels, Cafes, beautiful Malls, museums, Parks and much much more 😊
I am surprised that you guys are able to walk in South or North Kolkata. All pavements are occupied there is no space to walk ,so much of noise and air pollution !!Well glad you enjoyed😮
You guys visited Gariahaat on a perfect day to enjoy it properly. During winter, especially in the morning, the market is pleasant to wander around. However, if you tell any local citizen that the market is not hustling bustling they'll stare at you in shock. Because the crowd during autumn and spring (our main festivals are around these seasons) is HUGE, you wouldn't have had an inch of pavement to freely walk on. And there are tons of cafes in that area other than Sienna. Too bad Sienna is renovating currently. You can try Marbella's instead. Visit as many as you can. Enjoy this city
Did you know, Kolkata houses the oldest science Institute of India, which won the only Nobel prize in Science from this country 😊? I work as a scientist there. You are welcome to visit that when you come next time🙏🏻Your son is the cutest of the kids ❤
Those small coconuts are for performing Puja. Placed on top of pots, we call it Ghots. Anyway, you must tell me..Pondy or Kol? (This is wrf to the other message of mine on your another kolkata video)
Welcome to my city Kolkata (Calcutta). Once you return your home country, tell your countrymen to visit Kolkata once in their life time. I hope you had a great stay in the city of Joy!
great, your Kolkata tour vdo is very nice,along with village and sunderban tour, i recomand you to enjoy christmas exotic fresh mind in Darjeeling with tea and snow,the weather is splendid now,alongwith nearby doars forest,i from Kolkata but never seen Sunderbans,due to buusy schedules of job being government architect and civil engineering, thanks a lot you to show me Sunderbans nice way, enjoy the life vibrantly as universeal traveler,i am your subscriber,my relatives.live in u.s,u.k,ve a nice journey
Kolkata doesn't look very charming at first sight but when you slow down and feel, there is some unexplicable magic in the air. Just like Mumbai has, can't explain that either. It makes you want to live the fullest.😊
EXACTLY!
I came to study here,
ended up getting a job and even got married and settled down here.
its been 17 years since the day I first came.
@@nitesh7397 indeed! It's chill..accepts you as you are, lets you be, and even welcomes you to contribute. Hope that spirit survives!
❤
exactly. I can feel almost the same category of vibes in mumbai & kolkata among other cities across the country. infact personally I have been to many cities within the country but found no charm or life or some kind can't be explained except in kolkata & mumbai
@@Byronic_Manwow!
I loved your son's narration! He's so gentle with the animals!
The smaller green coconuts are not really for eating but used in the puja rituals.
Thank you for explaining!
A famous Bengali songwriter Kabir Suman wrote -" এই শহর জানে আমার প্রথম সবকিছু, পালাতে চাই যত সে আসে আমার পিছু পিছু". Loosely translated it means, this city has been a spectator of all the things I experienced for the first time, and although I want to leave, it never stops following me behind. I have grown up in this neighborhood. Fell in love, had my first cigarette and spent countless hours bargaining for fish at the Gariahat market. This place has changed significantly since the early 90s but what has not is the idyllic charm, the quiet solitude you suddenly find in the middle of the alleyways at a stone's throw from the usual hustle and bustle of Gariahat. I currently live in rural Illinois some 9000 miles away from home, however thanks to the wonders of a globalized world and your beautiful RUclips channel, I get to be nostalgic about this place. I love how you are non judgemental and open about India which, sad to say, many of my fellow country men are not.
What abt the guy who used to sell fish fries, chicken cutlets in a glass box in the afternoon just in front of the market. And a stationery shop near Dover lane, just opp to Singhi park puja, who used to sell salami and sausages. This was in late eighties and early nineties.
@@skc9491 That shop has been replaced by upscale Cakes and Bakes I guess.
Atlast smone showing south Kolkata....its actually less crowded than north nd central...and more chilled
You guys are exploring Kolkata better than the people living in Kolkata ! You guys rock ! Happy journey ahead
Thank you! So glad you enjoy.
Have seen few of your vlogs, what sets u apart(not that I've seen too many others) is a genuine niceness which gets reflected on your son who, so refleshingly behaves like a child in todays generation of rearing up'smart' kids.
That I feel is the most endearing part of your vlog...ur nature shines thru in your child.😊
The bamboo and other materials are reused all year round for weddings and all sorts of events. Fun to know: A lot of the themed ones, like some you shared in a previous video, get auctioned. They are often used for other pujas in the smaller cities in West Bengal. I believe some are bought by Bengali/ Indian communities in other countries for their events or Durga Puja next year. This has been a way to recoup costs for many years now, barring Covid. Much love to Hayes.
That’s so interesting! Thank you for taking the time to share that information.
@@StephandPete I'm sure that you don't wanna return to your country😂😂😂
No worries you r strongly welcome 😂😂😂😂
Love your vlogs ❤❤❤
3:46 In Kolkata, most pastries and cakes are made eggless because egg is considered non vegetarian here. Even though the nonveg population is huge, a lot of people eat veg in specific days of the week. So, you'll always find an eggless options. But trust me, you wouldn't notice a difference they have absolutely mastered it and this is not for any particular bakery, you wouldn't notice a difference in most renowned bakeries.
Again not just In Kolkata but in India. Eggless isn't an exclusive innovation.
2:48 those are for Puja purpose. We put it on the Ghat (Pot).
Hi I live in UK now and left kolkata many years..But your video is so nice lovely.. The real kolkata that I love
Glad you enjoyed!
You can visit Hatibagan Market, pick a metro , go shyambazar, ask residence, it is exactly in 'Pach mathar more' mean junction of 5 road, visit once , You find various exotic home application s। actually there is lots of market in kolkata, every market is special for own, you have to visit Galib street also ,
Thanks man, This is near to my home... You, as a foreigner, showing this the first time on RUclips... Atleast I haven't seen anyone doing this ... Everyone shows just New-market, and people get bad impression about Kolkata from that... There is a paid tour company( I have seen them in foreigners' videos), they only shows North and central part of Kolkata, and those places are way too crowded and dirty... Visit Kolkata during February( specially 14th 😂)... We have nearby Beaches too... Digha, Mandarmoni, around 200km away(Bus/train available). But I think you need to understand little Bengali in those places...😂😂
8:02 the way your son hops right into the front, I love it😂 So precious!
hehe he loved riding in front in the village
It's absolutely wonderful that you're exploring our culture and hopefully you're enjoying it. as usual, loved your video and wish you all the best for your future endeavours! :)
If Matt Damon was a child he would look like your son , Also he is very well mannered . Thanks for posting please do more of it
Kolkata is always special. Glad you loved the stay there!
Hey! Glad that you'll made it to The Red Bari. My elder sister and her husband run it and this was a big surprise to see it featured here!
Aww cool! What a lovely space! So glad you found this.
The liquor store reminds me of the corner stores in Philly where you get that nice malt liquor 😂😂😂 Great video, guys!
I was born and have lived in Calcutta but have never had such a chill day. Mad props you guys!
Loved your video - very relaxing. Your kid is very cute and full of joy. Reminded me of my son when he was younger and visited Kolkata. And I loved Kolkata - there is something that cannot be explained but felt.
I feel the same about Kolkata! It’s so distinct and unique. Hard to explain but absolutely different than elsewhere in India.
The small coconuts were for offering in puja/ worship , small ones are easy to work with
8:40 a bari means a house 😂
Thankyou for coming here exploring...the vibe is just different here its like you can smell the joy in the city of joy... Truely the greatest city on earth if you just consider the vibe add to it the rich culture and history of bengal and bengalis and voila you get Kolkata
This untimely rainfall had a great negative impact upon the vegetable farmers. Most of their crops were just 1 week away from harvesting & the rain destroyed a huge portion of their ripe crop.
Old Monk is an iconic Indian xxx rum.
Do visit coffee house and Paramount juice house if you get the chance. There’s this legendary coconut drink there loved by everyone in Kolkata.
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing. The young coconuts are used for a lot of Pujas around the country and year round. You may have seen them in front of the idols on top of a mud vessel.
Nice casual tour in my city. Love it
Great to see my city through a visitor's lens.
It was not uneventful. It was so beautiful to watch you all enjoy and relax in South Kolkata. I live here and love the convenience and cafes.
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you! It was a wonderful, relaxed afternoon.
Wow Stephanie, I never in a million years thought that you would visit Gariahat Market some day 😮I live in Dhakuria which is next door to Gariahat.
Oh really?! We had such fun in that neighborhood!
Great to see you guys enjoying my hometown, wish I was there to show you around a bit more, hopefully that happens too one day, big love to you guys especially to the little man, please let him know I'm a fan 🙏🏽🧡 Have an amazing time exploring India !!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed.
Thank you for posting these nice videos about CAL, which is what I still call it. You have really gone to the heart of the city and its people. Do visit the coffee house one day (take your ear plugs) and the banyan tree (unique in the world) and have some good Darjeeling tea without milk and sugar. 👍
Hi, love the vlogs. we have a cafe in salt lake and Jodhpur park called Calcutta 64. We invite you over :)
Explore south parkstreet cemetery, rabindrasarobar lake , princep ghat, marble palace . Cafes- Bunaphile ,marbellas
youtube algorithm did it's work 😂 i live 10 mints away from gariahat. This is the first time i'm watching your video and it's nice to see people being respectful to other cultures. so glad you're enjoying your stay here and lots of love to your lil boy, he is very well mannered❤.
Glad you found us! Thanks so much for watching.
Just asking you a very random question. 😁😁
Doesn't Kolkata kinda feels like an European city? Take for example Paris? I mean the architectures, buildings, the streets, the shops even the transportation, right? I'm just asking, not telling you that you gotta find out that in my way. 😊
Yes it is, because it was the colonial capital of British India..
So some footprints still remain...
because designed and build by imperialists of England , not just Kolkata chandannagar has French, Chuchura has dutch, bandel has portugese , Sreerampur is Danish architecture based...basically the hoogly side.
@@user-wl3dh5nq7c oh thanks for the information 😊
My mother is from Kolkata, so I love it 😊
@@paragdas8719 oh thanks for the information 😊
My mother is from Kolkata, so I love it 😊
Kolkata was heart of British India, during colonial era there was mass construction of European style- architecture, monuments etc till to this day u can see them allover Indian-subcontinent ❤
Oh, you were my neighbours for a while then! Loved the vid. Cheers🙂
Even I am at Kolkata, exactly now, after 35 years in Austin to perform my father's last rituals, leaving tonight 😢
Realistic and less eventful is actually original and more enjoyable! Please keep up to it! And the adorable one is always the cherry on the top...he always adds to make it all so cheerful with his spontaneous responses to the surrounding world!!
Appreciate that feedback! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing the real India… from the most luxurious to the real and rustic. So balanced and objective. And you wholeheartedly embrace it. Top notch!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
@@StephandPete see all your pods, Indophiles like your family helps break racial and cultural barriers. So so essential in current times of ignorance, disharmony and conflict. You are indirectly doing a great service to cross cultural cohesion. Now, please hit up South India 🤗
We’ve been to South India! Check our old videos. :)
Soothing to ears and eyes !! Love from Kolkata !!
I had spent my entire college life around this area in ballygunge and gariahat..the building opposite to cookie jar was my tuition teacher's home..
coconuts with stems attached to it are usually used for puja purpose only... since its pujo time when u are travelling thtas why its showcased in a basket .... normal coconut come in bunch.. usually
I understand that exploring Indian cities is sometimes a lot of struggle and tedious, but you both choosing to always focus on the positives and appreciating the good is such a welcome sight. This enables other potential visitors to come to the city. All the while we strive to be better hosts along with it.
First tym viewer n getting very nice vibe from you ppl.. Ur toddler so cute
Please try north bengal coochbehar big ras mela goin on
You gotta love ras festival for sure... N welcome from heart you
Small coconuts used for pujo in Bengal.
Nice to see you in our neighborhood
Here's a list of Bengali vegeterian dishes if you are interested:
1. Shukto
A mildly bitter and creamy mixed vegetable dish made with bitter gourd, raw banana, potatoes, drumsticks, and flavored with mustard paste and milk. It is often served at the beginning of a traditional Bengali meal.
2. Aloo Posto
A simple and iconic dish made with potatoes cooked in a poppy seed (posto) paste, flavored with mustard oil and green chilies.
3. Chanar Dalna
A vegetarian curry made with fresh paneer (chana) and potatoes in a lightly spiced tomato and ginger gravy.
4. Labra
A mixed vegetable medley, often made with pumpkin, eggplant, sweet potatoes, radish, and spinach, flavored with panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix).
5. Begun Bharta
Mashed eggplant seasoned with mustard oil, green chilies, and sometimes onions. This is a flavorful and simple dish.
6. Echorer Dalna
A unique Bengali preparation of unripe jackfruit (referred to as "echor") cooked in a rich and spiced gravy, often considered the vegetarian equivalent of mutton curry.
7. Mochar Ghonto
A dry curry made with banana blossom (mocha), grated coconut, and a blend of aromatic spices.
8. Chholar Dal
A thick lentil dish made with Bengal gram (chana dal), sweetened slightly with sugar or jaggery, and flavored with fried coconut pieces, bay leaves, and mustard seeds.
9. Dhokar Dalna
A quintessential Bengali dish where lentil cakes (made from ground chana dal) are fried and cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry.
10. Paturi (Vegetarian)
Traditionally prepared with fish, this dish also has a vegetarian version using paneer or banana flowers wrapped in banana leaves and steamed with mustard paste and mustard oil.
11. Mishti Pulao
A fragrant and mildly sweet Bengali rice dish made with gobindobhog rice, dry fruits, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and bay leaves.
12. Patoler Dolma
Pointed gourd (parwal) stuffed with a spiced mixture of lentils or grated coconut, then cooked in a light tomato or mustard-based gravy.
Thank you for travel in our loving city of joy
Hope we provide you the best hospitality
But next time try to visit our beaches and mountains also
Because as a Bengali we are very proud to have both in 1 state ❤
Loved ur family ❤ u made me nostalgic my south Kolkata..
Loved the video. Kudos to you guys ❤
Beautiful video specially 3:00 onwards ❤🎉 🇮🇳🙂
Never knew you came so close to our neighbourhood
It’s one of the best places.. gariahat is great .. so many beautiful memories nostalgic.. My grandparents lived in ballygunge a lot of my extended family lives in That area
Mind telling us what happened in Byloom? Went there for food and the staff behaved fine although never entered the boutique.
It was totally fine they just seemed a bit annoyed by us…fair enough!!
What was the brewery you guys went to?
Such a cute video! Thanks for sharing
Welcome to my city, lot's of love ❤
Beautiful family ❤
Red Bari is in Hazra
(P2) If possible kindly go to Chinatown Calcutta, you will enjoy their culinary delights ,sometimes mixing traditional chinese with Bengali way of cooking, and ofcourse their hospitality which goes without saying.
Lovely video with family. Lots to see. Enjoy. ✌
Welcome to kolkata guys 🤟🤟 Enjoy your stay here 🎉
you must visit dakshinapan in south kolkata which has stores from different states of india under one roof. showcasing variety of handloom products
I went to school there...South point high school..
coconut fr laxmi puja in almost every bengali house on every thursday
The baby coconuts you saw are for various religious rituals, used in the worshipping of god. Those are not for consumptions. Kolkata is a city with a soul. I am from South Kolkata, living around 15 minutes away from that market. Loved watching you guys and the little one, he is so smart.
This is my office area. I am literally here right now. Lol
I love it so much ❤
I love fabindia!
Ma'am explore areas like Eco Park (biggest in India), Newtown, Mather wax Museum
Science City
Indian Museum(Oldest in India), Zoo
Kolkata metro(Oldest in India)
Birla Planetarium, St. Paul Cathedral, Nandan Art galleries
Maidan area near Victoria
Princep Ghat,
Ganga Aarti in Babughat
Rabindra Sarobar lake
Park streetMa'am explore areas like Eco Park (biggest in India), Newtown, Mather wax Museum
Science City
Indian Museum(Oldest in India), Zoo
Kolkata metro(Oldest in India)
Birla Planetarium, St. Paul Cathedral, Nandan Art galleries
Maidan area near Victoria
Princep Ghat,
Ganga Aarti in Babughat
Rabindra Sarobar lake
Park street
Pls visit Princep ghat .. pls visit shantiniketan . College street, Chinese restaurants( tangra) , park street.. these expensive boutiques in Hindustan park or vivekananda park don’t suffice Kolkata..
Heh, I grew up in that neighbourhood 😀
Hello, welcome to south kolkata. I am also residing at south kolkata near Lake Mall.
Can you please share the name of the hotel where you are staying. I am interested in the micro brewery and pool. I live in Kolkata and its always good to know of the smaller good hotels where you can put up friend and reletives visiting
Sure! It's the Hyatt Centric Ballygunge and if you save and use this link, it really helps us out. :) expedia.stay22.com/stephandpete/ocRBFO5Njm
Me residing in ballygunge it is very exciting that you are exploring the ballygunge❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It’s a great neighborhood.
What did you dislike about Kolkata compared to other cities in India? Will you prefer Mumbai/Delhi over Kolkata and why?
Accept it or deny it but kolkata has a magic, from far you might feel its not a good place because of political parties, not that much development like other indian cities, but after you come here i can bet you will just fall in love with this city. There is a unseen soul in the city, the streets have magic and nostalgia of 90s and it feels home.
...hey, how come you guys didn't visit Rajarhat? It's Wonderful over there... :)
Love your videos and your love for Kolkata or Calcutta as we used to call the city when we grew up. One gentle suggestion - please don't allow your child to pet the stray cats and dogs. And if you can manage the bones, have some Hilsa fish. 6 Ballygunge Place would be a good (but pricey) place.
Those small coconuts are for Puja purpose❤🙏
You guys are so nice. 🎉❤
Wow, you are in my neighborhood!
Beautiful videos ❤ 😊 Do try and explore New Town Kolkata (would hardly take 30 mins to reach from Ballygunje) in a cab. It’s a beautiful and modern part of Kolkata- home to Tech companies, Hotels, Cafes, beautiful Malls, museums, Parks and much much more 😊
I am surprised that you guys are able to walk in South or North Kolkata. All pavements are occupied there is no space to walk ,so much of noise and air pollution !!Well glad you enjoyed😮
You guys visited Gariahaat on a perfect day to enjoy it properly. During winter, especially in the morning, the market is pleasant to wander around. However, if you tell any local citizen that the market is not hustling bustling they'll stare at you in shock. Because the crowd during autumn and spring (our main festivals are around these seasons) is HUGE, you wouldn't have had an inch of pavement to freely walk on. And there are tons of cafes in that area other than Sienna. Too bad Sienna is renovating currently. You can try Marbella's instead. Visit as many as you can. Enjoy this city
We visited in mid October!
Watching from new york , btw i was born in this city. Where are you guys from?
Steph: Tennessee, Pete: Exeter (UK)
W b howrah come
Come to kolkata again
These are my favourite places in Kolkata! My Paras! Nostalgic 😊
Looks great 👍🏽.
Very welcome to Kolkata ❤
come to Jadavpur University next
Did you know, Kolkata houses the oldest science Institute of India, which won the only Nobel prize in Science from this country 😊? I work as a scientist there. You are welcome to visit that when you come next time🙏🏻Your son is the cutest of the kids ❤
Those small coconuts are for performing Puja. Placed on top of pots, we call it Ghots. Anyway, you must tell me..Pondy or Kol? (This is wrf to the other message of mine on your another kolkata video)
ahh my City. In fact my part of the city. My heart !
Welcome to my city Kolkata (Calcutta). Once you return your home country, tell your countrymen to visit Kolkata once in their life time. I hope you had a great stay in the city of Joy!
great, your Kolkata tour vdo is very nice,along with village and sunderban tour, i recomand you to enjoy christmas exotic fresh mind in Darjeeling with tea and snow,the weather is splendid now,alongwith nearby doars forest,i from Kolkata but never seen Sunderbans,due to buusy schedules of job being government architect and civil engineering, thanks a lot you to show me Sunderbans nice way, enjoy the life vibrantly as universeal traveler,i am your subscriber,my relatives.live in u.s,u.k,ve a nice journey
Atleast someone covered South Kolkata
Love u guys
Excellent