Kolkata (Calcutta) - Surviving the "City of Joy" General tips on Calcutta and the surrounding area.

places to go to in kolkota


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 23:44   #16
Member
 
wizzy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: france
Posts: 9
Thumbs up

I couldn't hope for many tips about kolkota! i feel like im learning alot more from u all than from books, this is really one of the most complete sites i've been on regarding india, glad i found you all!

i wish i could drink a beer with you all though... .is anyone of you going to be around in january, or feb, until july? i DO wanna travel alone to "follow my way" (i don't know if you can say that in english...) but it would be great to meet some of you there.
wizzy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Aug 29th, 2006, 12:03   #17
Maha Guru Member
 
somnath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Calcutta
Posts: 2,371
Thumbs up Good morning friends.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jorge Reverter
Great Somnath,
I'll choose C, nevertheless any other possibility is also welcome.
We'll keep in touch.
Jorge
Sure.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman
I'll be in Kolkata for the first time at the end of November / start of December and would love to meet up with others for a drink.
Ironman (hmmmm….. ironman !!!!), welcome to Kolkata. And we’ll love to listen from you too.

Quote:
Originally Posted by wizzy
I couldn't hope for many tips about kolkota! i feel like im learning alot more from u all than from books, this is really one of the most complete sites i've been on regarding india, glad i found you all!
And it is addictive too. Be careful !!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by wizzy
…...is anyone of you going to be around in january, or feb, until july? i DO wanna travel alone to "follow my way" (i don't know if you can say that in english...) but it would be great to meet some of you there.
Possible . Please be in touch with Kolkata / West Bengal section and of course there are so many members like me from Kolkata itself.

- Somnath
__________________
Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow.

* My Travel Pix...
somnath is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Aug 29th, 2006, 18:22   #18
Account Closed
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Calcutta(Kolkata)
Posts: 331
Somnath . My vote for C) Chai and then beer.
indiaguide is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Aug 30th, 2006, 00:28   #19
Senior Member
 
tintin8801's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: calcutta
Posts: 225
welcome to kolkata!.......it seems there is going to be another get together/IM meet up!.......
wizzy let me know if i can be of any help to u!....i just pray u don't need a doctor's help while traveling......but yes can always consider me as a friend...enjoy ur stay in kolkata.

somnath da, hope everything is going perfectly fine ,

regards
tintin8801 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Aug 30th, 2006, 10:57   #20
Maha Guru Member
 
somnath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Calcutta
Posts: 2,371
Thumbs up

Hey, Kolkata IMers are back in action . That’s great !!!!
Indiaguide and Tintin what happened to you, after a long time?
And yes everything is OK at my side but currently in a very crucial project to get my leave approved (as usual for every year ) for my trip during Durga Puja.
somnath is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Sep 5th, 2006, 20:01   #21
Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: turkey
Posts: 23
is it possible to reach the tourist in by email?
kidfunk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Sep 6th, 2006, 10:59   #22
Maha Guru Member
 
somnath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Calcutta
Posts: 2,371
Welcome to Kolkata.

Quote:
Originally Posted by kidfunk
is it possible to reach the tourist in by email?
Hi Kidfunk,
Sorry I do not have the email ID. but phone no and some more info on Kolkata Hotels is available here:
http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/In...tta-Hotels.htm

Cheers,
Somnath
somnath is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Sep 8th, 2006, 00:23   #23
Senior Member
 
tintin8801's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: calcutta
Posts: 225
am here somnath da, just busy with my patients, hospitals, duties and schedules and studies..........lots of commitments and just 24 hours in a day!
wizzy when r u reaching kol?
tintin8801 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Sep 11th, 2006, 06:58   #24
kungfu fighting dhaba wallah
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 269
Quote:
Originally Posted by kidfunk
is it possible to reach the tourist in by email?
I managed to grab a copy of their name card. I think giving them a call is an infinitely better idea.

Tourist Inn
4/1 Sudder Street
2nd Floor
Kolkata 700016

Tel: +91-33-22523134 (if this doesn't get through try +91-33-622523134)
skinnylatte is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Sep 11th, 2006, 11:13   #25
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: india
Posts: 5
hey its me

i read the posts recieved to you by other members .kolkata is indeed a wonderful place. but do visit howrah and belurmath at belur belonging to the ramakrishna mission. there you get immense peace and satisfaction. it is a place where millions of people visit every year .
travelindia2006 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 1st, 2008, 16:06   #26
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 2
Any open minded person interested in meeting during March-April,2008 -in the context of exploring Kolkata for accommodation/food & friends?

further to my last message I would like to ask for suggestions for reasonable & safe accommodation, cost for hiring cars, contact details for car pool & sight seeing

Last edited by machadinha : Mar 11th, 2008 at 06:24. Reason: merged posts
P R SAHA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 10th, 2008, 13:47   #27
Senior Member
 
chief61's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kolkata, India
Posts: 127
What type of Car and accomodation you are looking for & what time of the year ?
in Calcutta you have wide range of options.
chief61 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 11th, 2008, 06:12   #28
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 2
Any reliable car good enough to transport me from place to place. Does not have to be any fancy model. Need quotation for block of 5 hrs booking in nonAC/Ac.

forgot the accommodation bit. Safe,economic with meals -fresh food & with a range. Email
anamik321@yahoo.com

Last edited by machadinha : Mar 11th, 2008 at 06:25. Reason: merged posts
P R SAHA is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2 nights in Calcutta/Kolkota IndeGuru Kolkata (Calcutta) 4 Jan 15th, 2006 17:23
Calcutta (kolkota) in Feburary 2006 nirola Kolkata (Calcutta) 18 Dec 15th, 2005 09:55
places to eat caimerra Goa 0 Oct 22nd, 2005 13:44
Your must-go places Kanbe Chai and Chat 2 Apr 8th, 2005 18:44
Kolkota - Port Blair by plane zole Domestic India Flights 2 Jan 14th, 2004 21:40



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0
indiamike.com ©2001-2008

Syndicate this content on your website with rss or javascript data feeds.