Newtown - A place in kolkata which shows its architectural beauty with modern amenities.

Newtown the industrial hub of Kolkata is a place where technology meets architecture. You can see skyscrapers, a four-lane road with trees planted on both sides, and fantastic connectivity in form of buses, autos, and taxis apart from this newtown is armed with many other modern facilities provided by the government.

If you are a technology lover this is the perfect place for you in the city of joy (Kolkata), you will find MNC along with many other tech giants. Basically, the city will groom you according to its needs and also cater to your ever wondering imaginations of the light and joy of Kolkata

If you are a tourist visiting Kolkata especially newton for the first time we will suggest you take some time in hand before coming. (hopefully a couple of days or 3) and also come after the Durga pujas as you will get a calm comfortable and soothing weather, else the heat will drain out your energy from you or the rain will prevent you from going outdoors coz newton has many things fascinate you and we request you to maintain certain rules and regulations which you will get to see at certain places especially if you are driving or else you can find yourself at difficulty.

Newtown a posh area of Kolkata. New Town has been ranked 8th out of the 100 smart cities in the country and certified as 'Enabled' in the Data Maturity Assessment Framework 2.0. This was announced by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA)

New Town is also a planned satellite city of Kolkata, India i.e It offers road connectivity, water, electricity, drainage, and important amenities. In the Satellite cities, the residents are not dependent on the office, education, healthcare facilities, education, job, and others.

Places to visit in newtown

Aquatica Water Park and Resorts - Popular water park with lodging, restaurants, many slides & pools & nightlife events.

Mother's Wax Museum - Museum is featuring wax replicas of Indian & Western actors, athletes & fictional characters.

Biswa Bangla Gate - Contemporary restaurant in a landmark circular property offering regional, Chinese & Italian dishes.

Rabindra Tirtha-History exhibits art galleries & a library dedicated to the musician & poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Nazrultirtha - Arts complex with a museum about the lauded poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, plus a cinema & art galleries.

Himalaya - zoo

Eco Park - Open urban space on a lake with grassed areas & a thatched shelter, popular for boating & picnics.

Fanattic Sports Museum -Small, polished museum in Ecospace Business Park with famous cricket & Olympic games memorabilia.

Sonar Kella Udyan - Park and garden

Top Resturants in New Town

• THE VILLAGE
• MOB  – MINISTRY OF BOOZE
• THE WALL
• AAHELI
• 6BALLYGUNGE PLACE
• BARBEQUE NATION
• BLUE NILE
• THE NOODLE STORY
• MAB
• RIWAZ
• THE SQUARE, NOVOTEL
• NABABIANA RESTAURANT
• MEHAK-E-PUNJAB
• CHUFANG THE KITCHEN
• KERALA KUISINE
• 31 32
• SEASONAL TASTES
• NORI
• 4 THALI

Top tech companies in new town

• IBM India Pvt Ltd
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Cognizant
• Accenture
• Capgemini
• Wipro
• Deloitte
• Genpact
• Tech Mahindra
• Mindtree
• Ericsson
• KPMG
• HCL Technologies Limited (HCL)
• SAP India
• Reliance Industries

Eco Park – Eco tourism In the city of joy Kolkata

Address:- Major Arterial Road(South-East, Biswa Bangla Sarani, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156)

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Hours:- 2:30–8:30pm(Monday Closed)

Eco park, as the name suggests will connect you with nature & history. This place welcomes people of every age. The urban Park(Eco-Park) of Geater Kolkata is the Biggest park in West Bengal & India so far having an area of 480 acres plot. It is surrounded by 104 acres (42 ha) waterbody with an island in the middle.

According to the plan, Eco Park has been divided into Multiple Zones

·        Active Zone – A must visit area for all age groups you will find areas for food & water(but please be carefull about the quality of food you eat), Urban Museum, Crafts Haat,  Seven Wonders(A must-visit place because the seven wounders of the world are just a replica of their original, and people can explore and learn a lot of things from it, so dont forget to miss it)

·        Theme Area (North)- A touch of nature and wildlife , Amphitheatre, children's playing area, A paradise of gardens , Cactus walk, Butterfly garden, heliconia garden and mist house, and bamboo garden

·        Theme Area (South) - Play area, tea plantation & Water garden

·        Lake Zone – A perfect spot for photography and Relaxing

·        3 different Eco-zones consisting of wetlands, grasslands, tropical and mixed-moist deciduous forests

Extra Charges	prices
Paddle Boating	Rs. 50/- for 4 person for 30 minutes.
Shikara Riding	Rs. 150/– for 4 person for 30 minutes.
Rowing	Charges Rs. 150/- per person for 20 minutes
Duo Cycling	Charges Rs. 150/- for 2 person for 30 minutes.
Speed Boat	Capacity 2/25 heads. Charges Rs. 50/- per person per round.
Bird Watching	Charges Rs. 10/- per person.
Gun Shooting	Charges Rs. 50/- for 10 shots.
Archery	Charges Rs. 50/- for 5 arrows.
Kayaking	Rs. 150/– for 30 minutes.
Land Zorbing and Water Zorbing	Rs. 150/– per person, for 200 m land zorbing & 15 mins water zorbing.
Parking Lots	·         Rs. 50/- per for 4 wheelers. ·         Rs. 20/- for 2 wheelers
Eco Carts	·         Charges are Rs. 50/- per person

Kolkata Tales Suggestion

We would suggest you first go to gate no 4 you will get to see the 7 wonders replica in the closest view. All other attractions are on gate no 4 which will also be closest to you if you enter through gate no 4. But avoid getting through gate no 1 as it’s the entry for butterfly park, Japanese forest, rose garden, etc which we will suggest you keep for the last.

If you are visiting the place with friends and family and do not have any budget constraints then we will suggest you go for some awesome rides.& games like Ice skating, archery duo cycling, E byke, Eco cart, floating, floating pontoon, gaming zone, high-speed boat, kayaking, laser bumpy boat, mickey mouse, paddle boat, etc.

Travelling Routes

From Sealdah, TAKE A Direct BUS TO NEWTOWN (Eco Park) / if you prefer metro take a metro to salt lake sector v & from there there are many direct buses (max 40 per head if you choose metro or else it can be cheaper)/ if you are thinking of yellow taxi just in case please keep in mind the price will be around Rs 280 to 400(please negotiate if there is any scope)*

From Howrah, you can take a direct bus to Newtown from the Howrah bus stand(we prefer you this way as it’s the most convenient and cheapest way max it will cost you 30 per head) if you are thinking of a yellow taxi or uber or ola we will suggest you for a prepaid yellow taxi which is the cheapest wap and affordable also.*

From Esplanade, you can take a direct bus to Newtown from the Esplanade bus stand(we prefer you this way as it’s the most convenient and cheapest way max it will cost you 20 per head)/ if you are thinking of a yellow taxi just in case please keep in mind the price will be around Rs 500 to 600(please negotiate if there is any scope)* 

From Karunamoyee, you can take a direct bus to Newtown there are ample buses available (we prefer you this way as it’s the most convenient and cheapest way max it will cost you 20 per head)/ if you are thinking of a yellow taxi just in case please keep in mind the price will be around Rs 150 to 200(please negotiate if there is any scope)*

From Kolkata station (Chitpur), can take a direct bus to Newtown (we prefer you this way as it’s the most convenient and cheapest way max it will cost you 20 per head)/ if you are thinking of a yellow taxi just in case please keep in mind the price will be around Rs 450 to 500(please negotiate if there is any scope)*

*The above prices can vary according to market rates and situation, we have given the prices keeping the best rates in our mind

Kumartuli – A place in kolkata where art meets culture along with tradition.

If you are from Kolkata you basically know the importance of Kumartuli to Bengal. The name is itself an emotion to Kolkata people. The First thing that sticks to someone's mind when you speak of Kumartuli is photography, Art, Culture, Devotion, etc. It's a place for every age group from young kids to go viral with some photography on social media to adults looking for some piece of art.

If We go deep into the meaning of Kumartuli it basically means "potter locality"(Kumar = potters and Tuli = locality), which is over 300 years old. It was formed by a bunch of potters who came to the area in search of a better livelihood

Situated between  Beniatola (Ahiritola) and Shobhabazar. Kumartuli is located in Ward No. 8 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation

If you are thinking of How Can you Reach Kumartuli?

Bus: The locality is easily connected by roads as buses ply right next to Kumartuli. If you want to take a bus get off at Lal Mandir or Rajballavpur Bus Stops from where it’s a five-minute walk to Kumartuli.

Metro: If you want to take the metro, you have to get off at the Shobhabazar Metro Station and walk from there to the locality.

Train: The closest railway station is Bagbazar which is around ten minutes away from Banamali Sarkar Street. Local trains are always available from every part of the city.

Ferry: If you arrived at Howrah railway station and you want to cross the river to Kumartuli you can take a ferry and get off at either Bagbazar Ferry Ghat or Shobhabazar Ahiritola Ferry Ghat, Kumartuli is only a few minutes away from both of these places.

According to some recent news, kumartuli has become an international tourist destination alongside Durga Puja. The idols prepared here are entirely eco-friendly keeping in mind that the water doesn't get polluted when the idols are immersed.

What is the best time to visit Kumartuli in Kolkata? 

If anyone asked us, I would answer during September and October. Mainly because at that time the idols get the basic structure, the clay idols without any paint are best to click photographs and also you get a chance to see the artisans paint them with their Tuli or brush. Some get annoyed if you go too near them but some are very co-operative and would also love to give you some narrations about their profession and art.

This Tram Tea shop in Kumartuli is a must-visit

A 40-year-old businessman from Kolkata  Madan Pal Started with a unique idea of selling tea in a tram with an aim to keep the heritage alive along with the essence of hot Bengali tea.

Places around Kumartuli

You can visit the places around Kumartuli to get a view of the grandeur of old Kolkata. 1. Bagbazaar Ghat and Sarada Devi Ghat: The Bagbazaar Ghat and the Sarada Devi Ghat located quite close to Kumartuli are widely used for idol immersion ceremonies during the festive season of Durga Puja.

 

Durga Puja/ Durgotsava / Sharodotsava (inscribed on the Intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO in December 2021.)A festival that unites the people of Bengal forgetting their Everything.

If you are from Kolkata you do not need to see the calendar to know the exact date of the Durga puja. The nature, the people, the environment, the atmosphere, the busy streets, and the bamboo on the empty playgrounds will make you know that Bengal is all ready for the biggest festival knocking at the door, and it's time to get ready for the epic festival.

It seems like nature has washed the dirt off everything for a new start. The leaves become lush green the sky turns its aura into a light blue color with some clouds in between, seems like god has done a beautiful painting on a blue canvas. The sunlight seems to be golden in color but with minimum heat, the smell in the air changes to a comfortable and soothing one. You can see ” Kash ful” grown here and there which indicates that you have no more time to waste on the pujas.

And after the long wait comes the day when you can hear” আশ্বিনের শারদপ্রাতে বেজে উঠেছে আলোক মঞ্জীর; ধরণীর বহিরাকাশে অন্তরিত মেঘমালা…” sharp at 4:00 Am over the radio that means its MAHALAYA(Mahishasuramardini Rendition) and if you are looking for the original taste to listen to mahalaya we recommend you to hear it over a radio believe it the Old School is the best way you can here Mahalaya. 

Let's Get into a little bit of history about why mahalaya is celebrated and why it is so important – “According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswar created Goddess Durga to defeat the demon king Mahishasura. It is the last day of Pitru Paksha. Therefore, this day is marked as the arrival of Goddess Durga to Earth with her ultimate power it can be also told that Maa Durga comes to Earth, her ‘paternal home’, on this day/She comes ‘home’ with her children — Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, and Ganesh. ”

Basically, Durga Puja Starts from Saptami In Kolkata You can feel the pujas From mahalaya only.You can hear songs being played at the puja pandals people starts pandal hopping the beautiful decoration of the puja pandals along with the lighting which makes them even more beautiful to see at night. 

The Main Festival Starts with Maha Shashti Followed by Maha Saptami Followed by Maha Ashtami Followed by  Maha Navami & ends with Vijaya Dashami.

The primary goddess revered during Durga Puja is Durga but celebrations also include other major deities of Hinduism such as Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity), Saraswati (the goddess of knowledge and music), Ganesha (the god of good beginnings), and Kartikeya (the god of war). 

Significance of each day of Durga puja:-

Mahashasthi - Sasti is the sixth day of Durga Puja where Devi Bodhon is done where the face of Devi Durga is unveiled, This is the day when Parvati or Uma is welcomed on her visit to her father's house during her 3-day trip.

Maha Ashtami - it is believed that Goddess Kali appeared from the forehead of Devi Durga and killed Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija — the asuras or demons who were with Mahishasura.

Mahanavami- Maha Navami celebrates the victory of good over evil because it is the day on which the goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon.

Vijaya Dashami- Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil

 

Durga Puja Kolkata Guide:-

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South Kolkata , North Kolkata , Central Kolkata

11 Famous Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata You Must Visit

1.       Bagbazar

2.       Kumartuli Park

3.       College Square

4.       Mohammad Ali Park

5.       Santosh Mitra Square

6.       Badamtala Ashar Sangha

7.       Ballyguangha

9.       Ekdalia Evergreen

10.   Jodhpur Park

11.   Bosepukur Sitala Mandirnge Cultural Association

8.       Suruchi S

 

10 Oldest & Traditional Durga Puja Places in Kolkata.

1. Sovabazar Rajbari Durga Puja(Nine Generations, Over 250 Years - This Durga Puja is One of Kolkata's Oldest)
2. Laha Bari Durgotsav
3. Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury Family
4. Mallick Bari Durga utsav
5. Durga Puja of Bholanath Dham, Beadon Street
6. Baghbazar Haldarbari Durga Puja
7. Bhowanipore, De Bari Durga Puja
8. Durga Puja of Badan Chandra Roy Family
9. Bhukailash Rajbari Durgotsav
10. Durga Puja of Shibkrishna Daw Family

Things to do in Kolkata during Durga Puja

·         Pandal hopping. Things to do in Kolkata during Durga Puja.

·         Decking up in your traditional best. Things to do in Kolkata during Durga Puja. 

·         Hogging on amazing local food. Things to do in Kolkata during Durga Puja.

·         Enjoying various cultural activities.

·         Attending the immersion ceremony.

2022 Durga Puja Timing:-

Day 01: Panchami - 30th September 2022

Day 02: Shashthi - 1st October 2022

Day 03: Saptami - 2nd October 2022

Day 04: Ashtami - 3rd October 2022

Day 05: Navami - 4th October 2022

Dashami - 5th October 2022 Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami

Sealdah Metro (East-West Metro)

Kolkata Metro is India's first & oldest metro has started its operation from Sealdah.

The metro started serving the common people on 13^th July 2022 inaugurated by Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Smriti Irani through video conferencing at Howrah Maidan station. The underground station adjoins with the Sealdah railway station of the Indian Railways on its eastern side. The Sealdah Court is on the west side of the station, and the Sealdah Flyover (Vidyapati Setu) is on the northern side of the station. There is a pedestrian subway linking the metro station with the railway station.

After many hurdles, Indian Railways have come up with a solution for common people and especially in the IT sector . The service is now available between the IT hub of the city, Sector V and Phoolbagan and will be further extended by 2.33 km to connect Teghoria with Howrah by going underneath the Hooghly River. A part of the metro line runs under the Hoogly river and is the first of its kind in the country which makes the project even more special
Sealdah metro is armed with eight staircases, 18 lifts, and four platforms& also has an island platform that will help the passengers exit the metro coach.

 Stations  Covered by the East-West corridor to make life easier for commuters, especially those travelling from Sealdah railway station 

Stoppage of metro

·        Howrah Maidan

·        Howrah Station

·        Mahakaran Station

·        Esplanade

·        Sealdah station

·        Phoolbagan Station

·        Salt lake Stadium Station

·        Bengal Chemical

·        City Center Station

·        Central Park Station

·        Karunamoyee Station

·        Sector-V Station

Communication Advantage

• The whole stretch from Howrah to sector-V and vice versa will be accessible to daily passengers. Hence the journey time will be reduced from 2 hours to 1 hour approx & as the communication barrier has been resolved hence the two main stations of Kolkata i.e Sealdah and Howrah will become easier to common people and will be easily accessible to tourists

• Makhakaran Station will make easy access to Burrabazar & Dalhousie

• Howrah station will make daily passengers traveling from Burdwan Naihati Baruipur etc. easy to access sector-v

• Howrah maidan Will make easy access to santragachi, salimar, shivpur

• Esplanade will make easy access to people traveling to south Kolkata.

• Sealdah makes daily passengers traveling from Bongaon, Barasat, Asansol, Krishnagar, Shantipur, etc. easy to access sector-v

The minimum and maximum fares from Sealdah have been fixed at Rs 10 and Rs 20 respectively.

·        Sealdah Metro station to Phool Bagan Metro station  - RS10

·        Sealdah Metro station to Salt Lake Stadium Metro station  - RS10

·        Sealdah Metro station to Bengal Chemical Metro station  - RS10

·        Sealdah Metro station to City Center Metro stationSealdah Metro station  - RS20

·        Sealdah Metro station to Central Park Metro station  - RS20

·        Sealdah Metro station to Karunamoyee Metro station  - RS20

·        Sealdah Metro station to Salt Lake Sector- V Metro station  - RS20

Service Time(No Metro Services will be available on Sundays on this stretch)

Running Daily (50 eastbound and 50 westbound) between the East-West Metro Corridor (Green Line) stations of Sealdah and Salt Lake Sector V

First Service

·        At 06.55 am from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V

·        At 07.00 am from Salt Lake Sector V To Sealdah

Second Service

·        At 9.35 pm from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V

·        At 9.40 pm from Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah