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First Date Ideas in Kolkata: Places Locals Love
Kolkata is a city for long conversations: over books, over adda, over sweets. Winter, from November to February, is the loveliest time to explore.
Books and adda
Browse College Street's book stalls, then grab coffee at the Indian Coffee House upstairs. It's been a meeting place for generations.
By the river
- Sunset at Prinsep Ghat.
- A short boat ride on the Hooghly.
- An early visit to the Mullick Ghat flower market.
Landmarks
- Victoria Memorial and its gardens.
- The Indian Museum.
- A walk through Kumartuli to see idol makers at work, especially in the weeks before Durga Puja.
Food
Park Street for a classic evening out, and sweets, kathi rolls and phuchka anywhere in between.
Green spaces
Rabindra Sarobar lake for a walk, or Eco Park in New Town.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.