East Calcutta (Calcutta) | |
State | India |
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Federated state | West Bengal |
East Calcutta is a district of the city of Calcutta.
To know
East Calcutta basically covers new growth areas on the eastern side of the metropolis and is an area that is still growing. It houses the Calcutta IT hub, commercial emporiums and amusement parks. Science City is a major attraction. Salt Lake Stadium is an important gatherer of the occasional crowd. A large number of hospitals attract patients from the metropolis and beyond. Several new hotels have sprung up. It covers Rajarhat, Jyoti Basu Nagar, Bidhannagar and the areas around the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass.
How to orient yourself
Below is a list of the main landmarks in the area:
- 1 Tangra (o New Chinatown) (On Park Circus Connector, turn north near D.N.Dey Homeopathic College & Hospital at the Topsia bus stop). Tangra together with Tiretta Bazaar (old Chinatown) is the only Chinatown in India. The location was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese, now the population has dropped to around 2,000. The traditional occupation of the Chinese community here had worked in the nearby tanning industry and Chinese restaurants. The area is still known for Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian-Chinese food. Historically, there were many opiates in this area (now opium is illegal).
- 2 International bus terminal, Karunamoyee. l Calcutta bus service-Dhaka operate from here.
- 3 Milan Mela, JBS Haldane Avenue (Park Circus Connector). It is a permanent exhibition complex. Fairs of different types are held at regular intervals, including the Calcutta Book Fair.
- 4 Salt Lake Stadium. The stadium has the second largest capacity in the world among those that do not host car races and the largest in the Indian sub-continent. It is currently used for football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 spectators in a three-tier configuration.
How to get
By bus
Numerous bus lines connect the area with other parts of the city.
By metro
Two new metro lines are under construction: the east-west metro and the New Garia-Airport metro. However, with funding constraints and land acquisition problems, such developments take years, if not decades.
How to get around
The area is extensive and still developing. Cycle rickshaws are available for short trips wherever there is regular demand. Auto-rickshaw services exist but they are not as extensive or frequent as in other parts of the metropolis.
What see
- 1 Aquatica Water Park, Kochpukur, P.O. Hatgachia, ☎ 91 33 32007947, 91 9331555220. Mon-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. This themed water park offers visitors a cool break from the heat and grime of city life.
- 2 Eco Park (Prakiti Tirtha or প্রকৃতি তীর্থ), Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, New Town, Kolkata, ☎ 91 33-2706-4010. 20. 12:00-16:30. A 480-acre landscaped park surrounding a 104-acre body of water. Activities include pedal boats, rowing boats, duo cycles, bird watching, etc.
- 3 Mother's Wax Museum, CBD-1, HIDCO TOWER, 69-1111, NEW TOWN, ☎ 91 33-23247243. 150. 12:00-15:30. The museum consists of nine sections containing 18 to 19 wax models of eminent personalities. Contains models of Maradona, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Manna Dey, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, etc.
- 4 Nalban Boating Complex (Adjacent to the Nicco Park), ☎ 91 33 2357 2888. Lake Nalban as the name suggests is mainly made up of lakes and inlets (nal) bordered by groves (ban). It is a nice picnic spot for families, who would like to spend a few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its pristine environment offers a respite and calms the visitors.
- 5 Nicco Park, Salt Lake Sector IV, ☎ 91 33 66285549, 91 33 66285509. It is Disneyland for the inhabitants of Calcutta with its various adventures. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the largest amusement parks in the country and offers innovative entertainment for all ages. This amusement park offers fun for both children and adults and draws crowds from the outskirts of Kolkata especially on weekends.
- 6 Science City (At the intersection of J.B.S. Haldane Avenue (Park Circus Connector) and Eastern Metropolitan Bypass). It is one of the most spectacular science centers in the country. Its extension disconcerts the visitor who sees it for the first time.
- 7 Swabhumi Heritage Park. Here you can experience local arts and products as well as sample food from its various stalls.
What to do
- Club Prana (Spa), Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hotel, JA-1 Sector III, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 2335 1234, @[email protected]. Spa.
Shopping
- 1 Apsara Shopping Arcade (At the junction of EM Bypass and the Prince Anwar Shah connector).
- 2 Axis Mall, Action Area 1C, Block CF, Plot No. 09, New Town, Rajarhat, ☎ 91 33 32006827. Shopping center, restaurants, Bioscope multiplex with four screens.
- 3 Charnock City, KB 26 Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 2335 1349.
- 4 City Center II Rajarhat.
- 5 City Center Salt Lake City, 3rd Avenue, DC Block, ☎ 91 33 23581011.
- 6 Hiland Park Metropolis Mall, EM Bypass Chak Garia. Shopping center of over 16,000 square meters.
- 7 Home Town, BG Block, Newtown, ☎ 91 90 07 862472.
- 8 Mani Square, 164/1, Manicktala Main Road (EM Bypass). It has more than 66,000 square meters of total area which houses 250 stores.
- 9 Metro Cash & Carry, 322 Mouza Barakhola, on EM Bypass. Wholesale market where you must be a registered cardholder to shop here.
- 10 Silver Spring Arcade, EM Bypass.
- 11 Upohar Town Center, New Garia (Attached to the Upohar housing complex in Bengal Ambuja, near the Kavi Subhas metro station). Spencer's and other outlets.
How to have fun
- Bioscope (At Axis Mall). Watch movies in one of its four theaters.
- Fame - Hiland Park. Cinema.
- Innox, 3rd Floor (At the City Center II Rajarhat), ☎ 91 - 33 - 25266063. Cinema.
Where to eat
Average prices
City Center II Rajarhat
- Gamma's World Cuisine, M 208, 2nd Floor, ☎ 91 33 40620069. International cuisine. Drinks served.
- KFC, Ground Floor, Block C, ☎ 91 33 4062 0072, 91 33 40278000. American fast food. Drinks not served.
- Kwality Wall Swirl's. Desserts.
- Massekah, B 215 2nd floor, Block B, ☎ 91 9007213377, 91 9051834932. North Indian and Afghan cuisine. Drinks served.
- McDonald's, Unit A001, Block A, Ground Floor, ☎ 91 33 66064251. American fast food. Drinks not served.
- The Orient, Ground Floor, ☎ 91 33 65410399. Chinese cooking. Drinks not served.
- Pizza Hut, Ground Floor, Block C, ☎ 91 33 40620073. Italian cuisine and desserts. Drinks not served.
- Zion Lounge, Ground Floor, ☎ 91 9903996699. Drinks not served.
Axis Mall
- Aaheli, 4th floor, ☎ 91 33 23242411, 91 9007770841. 12:30-22:30. Bengali cuisine Drinks served. Good environment, high price, indifferent service.
- Addiction, 4th floor, ☎ 91 33 3200 6827. Chinese and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- Cafe Coffee Day, 2nd floor. 10:30-23:30.
- Calcutta Retro, 5th Floor, ☎ 91 33 23242345. 12:30-22:30. Bengali cuisine. Drinks served.
- Mehak-e-Punjab, 4th floor. 12:00-23:00. Chinese and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
City Center Salt Lake City
- Afraa Restaurant, 7th Floor, Block G, ☎ 91 33 23581111, 91 9007017098. 12: 30-15: 00 and 19: 00-23: 00. Continental, Mediterranean, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Drinks served.
- Caught n Bowled, 4th Floor, Block B, ☎ 91 33 23580333, 91 33 23589993. 12: 00-15: 30 and 19: 00-22: 45. Chinese, Continental and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- Copper Chimney, 3rd Floor, Block C, ☎ 91 33 40215555, 91 8420000206. 12: 00-15: 30 and 19: 00-22: 30. North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served.
- Haka, 2nd Floor, Block E, ☎ 91 33 23581359, 91 33 23581445. 12:00-22:00. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Kaafila, 3rd Floor, Block B, ☎ 91 33 40063210, 91 33 40063211. 12: 30-15: 15 and 19: 00-22: 30. North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- KFC, 1st Floor, Block A, ☎ 91 33 40278000, 91 33 40063283. 11:00-23:00. American fast food. Drinks not served.
- Pizza Hut, 1st Floor, Block A, ☎ 91 33 23580984, 91 33 23580985. 11:00-23:00. Pizza and dessert. Drinks not served.
Mani Square
- Flame & Grill, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 33 23202186, 91 9330627517. 12: 30-15: 30 and 18: 30-23: 00. North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- Haka, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 33 65364679, 91 33 23202452. 12: 30-15: 30 and 18: 30-23: 00. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- KFC, 3rd Floor, ☎ 91 33 40682017, 91 9830461313. 11:00-23:00. American fast food. Drinks not served.
- Khandani Rajdhani Restaurant, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 33 23202828, 91 33 23202839. 11: 30-15: 30 and 18: 30-23: 00. Kitchen of Rajasthan he was born in Gujarat. Drinks not served.
- Machan, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 33 65364680, 91 33 23202182. 12: 00-15: 30 and 18: 30-23: 00 price =. Mughlai and North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served.
- McDonald's, Ground Floor, ☎ 91 33 66064251. 11:00-23:00. American fast food. Drinks not served.
- My love, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 9903986636, 91 33 23202668. 12:30-23:00. Mediterranean cuisine. Drinks served.
- The Shack, 4th Floor, ☎ 91 33 65364679. 13:00-23:00. Kitchen of Goa. Drinks served.
- Square 4o5, ☎ 91 33 40208206, 91 8420033622. 11:00-22:30. Continental and North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served.
Silver Spring Arcade
- Mainland China, 3rd Floor, ☎ 91 33 22517034, 91 33 22517035. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Masque, 3rd Floor, ☎ 91 33 22517283. North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- Oh! Calcutta, 3rd Floor, ☎ 91 33 22517036, 91 33 22517037. Bengali cuisine and fish. Drinks not served.
- Sigree, 1st Floor, ☎ 91 33 22517032, 91 33 22517031. North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
Chinatown
- Beijing Restaurant, 77/1, Christopher Road, Tangra, ☎ 91 33 23281011, 91 33 23283998. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Big Boss, 54C Matheswartala Rd, ☎ 91 33 23282405, 91 33 23290777. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Golden Joy, 50/1, Matherswar Tala Rd (Near Gobinda Khatick Post Office), ☎ 91 33 65350880, 91 9051870888. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Kafulok, 47, Govinda Khatick Rd, ☎ 91 33 23291953, 91 33 23282288. Chinese cooking. Drinks not served.
- Hiland Park Metropolis Mall. It has 10 outlet food outlets.
- Kim Ling, 13, South Tangra Rd, ☎ 91 33 23298923, 91 33 28650996. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
- Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant, 50/2, Matheswartala Rd, ☎ 91 9830968711, 91 33 23299540. Chinese cooking. Drinks served.
Other places
- Charnock's, KB 26, Sector 3, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 23351349, 91 9051325905. 12: 00-16: 00 and 19: 30-22: 30. Continental, Bengali and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served.
- Mishra's Bar & Restaurant, DG 1, Sector 2, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 4009191, 91 33 4009195. 9:00-23:00. Bar with good appetizers. Continental, Chinese, North Indian and South Indian cuisine.
- Mishra's Bar & Restaurant, IB-157, Sector 3, Salt Lake City (Near Tank 14), ☎ 91 33 40669175. 9:00-23:00. Bar with good appetizers. Continental, Chinese, North Indian and South Indian cuisine.
Where stay
Moderate prices
Salt Lake
Salt Lake is a quiet, well-developed town in eastern Calcutta.
- 1 Aquatic Palace, NP 222, Sector V, Salt Lake City, Krishnapur (In front of Technopolis), ☎ 91 33 44502716.
- Step In, G6 Tagore, Ruby Park, Kasba (Close to the Ruby hospital), ☎ 91 33 66037838.
- 2 Sun & Services, GC 35, Sector 3 Bidhannagar (Close to GC Island), ☎ 91 33 66245815.
Mukundapur
Mukundapur has a number of hospitals - most notably Dr. Devi Shetty's Rabindranath Tagore International Cardiac Sciences Institute, Medica, Vision Care by AMRI and Shankara Nethralaya.
- 3 Arunadoy Guest House, 173/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☎ 91 33 24260842, 91 9831284083. Rooms without A / C: ₹ 250.
- Ashirbad Guest House, 264 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☎ 91 33 2426 4048, 91 9477402644, 91 9477402645. Double ₹ 300, triple ₹ 350. All rooms are without A / C.
- Debi Guest House, 175 Barakhola Mukundapur, Kalikapur, ☎ 91 33 24264817, 91 9831687537, 91 9831923007. Double without A / C ₹ 500, Double with A / C ₹ 800.
- Maa Tara Guest House, 175/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☎ 91 9831203612, 91 9903803612, 91 9007304467. Double without A / C ₹ 400/500.
- Meghalaya Guest House, 138 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☎ 91 33 32986868. Double without A / C ₹ 300.
- Uttam Guest House, 1563 Mukundapur Rd, ☎ 91 33 24264287, 91 9830057482. Double without A / C ₹ 500/600, Double with A / C ₹ 800/900.
Panchasayar
Panchasayar is a quiet neighborhood near the Peerless Hospital.
- Apanjan, 3 Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☎ 91 9830016645, 91 9836198199. Room without A / C ₹ 200.
- Atithi, 7 Sonali Park, Panchasayar, ☎ 91 9830380049. Double without A / C ₹ 250/350.
- Bina Bhawan, 15A, Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☎ 91 98311248611, 91 987407250. Double without A / C ₹ 300/350.
- Maity Villa, 27 Sonali Park, Panchasayar, ☎ 91 9836955183. Double without A / C ₹ 300/500, Double with A / C ₹ 800/1200.
- Ricko, 22 Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☎ 91 9836955183. Double without A / C ₹ 300/600.
- Shib Bandhalay, 21 Shanti Park, Panchasayar. Double without A / C ₹ 400.
Average prices
- 4 Alcove Guest House & Service Apartment, Block DL-39, Salt Lake City (Close to the CK Market), ☎ 91 89510 89510, @[email protected]. Room ₹ 2250. All rooms with air conditioning, TV and private bathroom. Breakfast included, free WiFi access. They also have guest houses for guests in other locations in Salt Lake City and Calcutta.
- 5 Duhita Guest House, AA 39, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700064, ☎ 91 33 2337-5332, @[email protected]. Operating since 1987.
- 6 [link not working]Harry Guest House, AE 329, Salt lake, Kolkata 700064, ☎ 91 33 2337 6716, @[email protected]. Operating since 1992, it is a fully air-conditioned guest house.
- 7 Next Generation Guest House, Plot No 255, Block AD, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 2321 5536, @[email protected].
- 8 [link not working]NIPS Serviced Apartments (Guest House), EC 98, Sector I, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 9830610945. Adapted to the needs of IT employees for short or long stays.
- 9 NRI Residency, C.I.T Road, Kankurgachi (located close to Salt Lake and the EM Bypass), @[email protected]. ₹1.050/1.200. It offers guesthouse-style accommodation with clean and spacious air-conditioned rooms with private Western-style bathrooms.
- 10 Tiger Inn, 1686 Lashkrhat, Tagore Park (Block -1) Naskar Hat, Kasba (Close to Calcutta International School and Fortis Hospital. Next to EM Bypass), ☎ 91 33 2345 2433.
High prices
- 11 The Sojourn hotel, Plot KB 23, Sector III, Salt Lake City (Next to the Salt Lake Stadium, opposite Gate # 4), ☎ 91 33-2335-1462, @[email protected]. ₹3.450/4.400.
- 12 Hyatt Regency, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (In Salt Lake Sector III), ☎ 91 33 2335 1234, fax: 91 33 2335 1235.
- 13 Indismart Hotel, International Tower X-1,8 / 3 Block EP, Salt Lake Electronics Complex, Sector-V, ☎ 91 33 2357 7550-59, 91 33 4010 1350, fax: 91 33 2357 7735, @[email protected].
- 14 ITC Sonar Kolkata, 1 JBS Halden Ave (Next to Science City), ☎ 91 33 2345 4545, fax: 91 33 2345 4455.
- 15 Monotel, DM-2, Salt Lake, Sector-V, Kolkata 700 091 (Next to Wipro Technologies), ☎ 91 33-40302000. A luxury hotel, located in the IT center.
- 16 Novotel, CF 11 Action Area 1C New Town Rajarhat 700156 KOLKATA, ☎ 91 33-40323334. A luxury hotel, located in the Rajarhat area (New Town).
- 17 The Sonnet, Block DD, Plot No. 8, Sector I, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33-66339000, fax: 91 33-66339001, @[email protected].
- 18 The Stadel, Gate 3, Salt Lake Stadium, Sector 3, Salt Lake City, ☎ 91 33 2335 7220.
- 19 [link not working]Swissotel, City Center New Town, Action Area 2 D, Plot No. 11/5 ▪ New Town Rajarhat, ☎ 91 33 6626 6666, @[email protected].