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Kolkata Walking Talk & Local Tasting
Start the day with a visit to a local vegetable and fish market to see how daily ingredients are sourced in Bengali households. Then, take a heritage walk through Dacre’s Lane near the Writer’s Building in BBD Bagh, where stories from the colonial era are shared. Pause for a tea break with Malai toast while watching food vendors prepare lunch for office workers. Drive through Esplanade and the Maidan, passing sports clubs on the way to the Victoria Memorial Hall (closed on Mondays and national holidays) for a look at Kolkata’s past. Lunch is at Oh! Calcutta, where a traditional Bengali meal offers a balance of six distinct tastes. In the afternoon, head to College Street, known for its educational institutions and bookshops. Stop at the Indian Coffee House, a meeting place for students and thinkers. Visit Kalpataru Paan Shop, which has been around for nearly a century, and enjoy a drink at Paramount Sarbet Shop. Wrap up the day with a tasting of Bengali sweets like Mishti Doi and Rasgullas, followed by snacks such as chicken cutlet, chicken kabiraji, and a Kolkata-style chicken roll from a nearby vendor.