# Kolkata/East

East Kolkata (পূর্ব কলকাতা Pūrba Kalkātā) consists of the new growth areas on the eastern side of Kolkata. It includes IT offices, shopping emporiums and amusement parks. Luxury hotels, convention centres, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes have come up at a rapid pace. These expansions are spearheaded by the formation of New Town and the extension of Sector V. Science City is a major attraction. Salt Lake Stadium is a major occasional crowd puller. Large number of hospitals attract patients from the metropolis and beyond.

## Understand

East Kolkata covers Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (EM Bypass, or simply the Bypass), Garia, Kasba, Patuli, Salt Lake, and Tangra (New Chinatown). New Town is covered as a separate district.

### Eastern Metropolitan Bypass

Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (ইস্টার্ন মেট্রোপলিটান বাইপাস Isṭārn Meṭropaliṭān Bāipās), also known as EM Bypass, or simply the Bypass, is the arterial road of East Kolkata. It runs north-south, from Ultadanga to Baruipur, and is dotted with major hotels, hospitals, business parks, residential blocks, and other high-end construction and development. The metro line 6 runs across the Bypass, and hence it is locally called Bypass Metro.

### Salt Lake

Salt Lake (সল্টলেক Salṭlek), also called Bidhannagar (বিধাননগর Bidhānnagar), was developed between 1958 and 1965 to accommodate the burgeoning population of Kolkata. Over the years, the township has become an IT hub of Kolkata and companies like Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro have their offices in Salt Lake. There are also several government office buildings lining the Central Park, which is part of an effort to decongest Kolkata.
Salt Lake is divided into five sectors I to V, each are further divided into blocks. Navigating the locations in sectors I to III are intimidating without online map service, as the street layouts are about the same. Each block has a market and a park for residents. Sector V is notable for hosting numerous government and IT offices.

### Tangra

Tangra is one of the two Chinatowns in India, the other being Tiretta Bazar. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese, now the population has dropped to 2,000 or so. The traditional occupation of the Chinese community here had been working in the nearby tanning industry and Chinese restaurants. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese food. Historically there were many opium dens in this area, which is illegal nowadays.

## Get in

The district is extensive and still developing. Cycle rickshaws are available for short trips wherever there is a regular demand for them. Point-to-point auto-rickshaw services are there but are not as extensive or frequent as in some other parts of the metropolis.

### By bus

There are various bus stops in East Kolkata, with the major being 22.585288.42081 International Bus Terminus (Karunamoyee, Sector-III, Salt Lake). International bus services, including bus services to Dhaka, also operate from Karunamoyee.

### By metro

East Kolkata is served by metro lines 1 , 2 , and 6 . Line 2 is useful for travelling between Sealdah and Salt Lake Sector V, while Line 1 is useful for getting here from the South at Kavi Subhash (New Garia). Line 6 runs between Kavi Subhash (New Garia) and Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (Ruby), and is expected to connect Salt Lake Sector V as well, making the journey across EM Bypass seamless.

### By train

East Kolkata can be reached by local trains, with stops at Bidhannagar Road, Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Dhakuria, Jadavpur, Baghajatin and New Garia.

## See

* 22.58669488.4148611 Central Park (Banabitan (বনবিতান)), Sector III, Salt Lake (Central Park 2 ). A large hexagonal urban space in Salt Lake and a favorite hangout spot for lovers. The park is built around an expansive water body. There is a bridge which connects on side of the lake to an island which has a pagoda. The lake serves as a haven for water birds. There are also boating facilities in a cordoned off section of the lake near the rose garden. (updated Feb 2025)
* 22.5683188.400932 Subhas Sarobar (সুভাষ সরোবর), Phoolbagan (metro: Phoolbagan 2 ). (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.571288.40193 Swabhumi Heritage Park, Phoolbagan. Here one can sample local arts and crafts as well as some of the food from its various stalls.

### Museums

* 22.58187888.3908214 Boat Museum, Ambedkar Bhawan, Cultural Research Institute, Kankurgachi. A museum dedicated to the history of boats in Bengal. The building also contains Puppet Museum, Kantha Museum, and a collection of tribal artefacts. It houses 46 wooden replicas of boats that depicts Bengal's boat heritage. The cargo boats of the Sundarbans, coastal fishing boats, and popular flat-bottomed boats of North Bengal to all-purpose dinghies have been featured here. It also exhibits a replica of Rabindranath Tagore's Padma boat and a replica of a boat from the Mohenjo-daro era. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.5788.4286115 National Council of Science Musums (NCSM), GN 33, Street 27, Sector V. The parent organisation respnsible for science and technology museums across India. Its headquarters itself hosts several exhibitions for visitors, like Rabindranather Bigyan Bhabna (Tagore's philosophy on science) and Portable Fun Science Exhibition. (updated Jan 2025)
* 22.54055688.3958336 Science City, JBS Haldane Ave, Parama Island (Science City ). 9AM-9PM. It is one of the most spectacular science centres in India. The size of the Science City baffles first-time visitors. It features a lot of interactive science and live bioscience exhibits, as well as having Kolkata's first OMNIMAX theatre. It consists of Dynamotion Hall, Earth Exploration Hall, Science Exploration Hall and Space Odyssey. (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.5734988.413127 Vadya Vithika, IB 201, IA Block, Sector III, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 2335 6796. 11AM–5PM (closed on Sa, Su). Run by Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, the museum has more than 450 instruments, of which about 265 are on display in two big rooms. Free. (updated Dec 2022)

## Do

* 22.476188.38941 Benuban Chhaya (বেণুবন ছায়া Beṇuban Chāẏā), EM Bypass. A public park built around a lake and has a tree lined path flanked by lakes on either side. The park is a peaceful destination to spend time with family and friends. You can also take a boat ride and visit a tram restaurant inside the park. ₹10 per person. (updated Dec 2022)
* 22.54502388.3941982 Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (বিশ্ব বাংলা মেলা প্রাঙ্গণ), JBS Haldane Ave (Milan Mela ). Previously known as Milan Mela, it is a permanent trade fair complex. Fairs of different kinds are held at regular intervals. (updated Jan 2023)
* 22.58898288.4189363 Boimela Prangon (বইমেলা প্রাঙ্গণ Baimelā Prāṅgan), 3rd Ave Sector III (metro: Karunamoyee 2 ). Site of the annual Kolkata Book Fair that takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. (updated Feb 2025)
* 22.5526788.409614 Captain Bhery Park (Eco & Aquatic Hub). Captain Bhery is one of the remnants of the vast series of wetlands east of Kolkata before the establishment of the Salt Lake township. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.494288.39455 Kishore Bharati Krirangan (কিশোরভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন), Santoshpur. Commonly known as Jadavpur Stadium or Santoshpur Stadium, it is a 13-acre sports complex. It has a stadium that can accommodate 12,000 spectators and hosts lower division matches of the Kolkata Football League. It has a swimming pool with training facilities for children. (updated Dec 2022)
* 22.568388.41936 Nalban Boating Complex, Sector IV, Salt Lake (Nicco Park ), ☏ +91 33 2357 2888. Nalban (নলবন), as the name suggests, is mainly lakes and creeks (নল nal) fringed by groves (বন ban). Part of the Ramsar site East Calcutta Wetlands, it is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its unpolluted environment offers a respite and soothes the visitors. (updated Nov 2024)
* 22.57118388.4216087 Nicco Park (নিকো পার্ক), Sector IV, Salt Lake (Nicco Park ), ☏ +91 33 6628 5549, +91 33 6628 5509. It is the Disneyland of West Bengal with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age groups. This amusement park offers fun for children as well as adults and draws crowds from Kolkata, especially on the weekends. A decommissioned MiG-21 bomber is on display here. (updated Dec 2022)
* 22.56888988.4091678 Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (বিবেকানন্দ যুবভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন)), JB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake (Salt Lake Stadium 2 ). A major occasional crowd puller, the stadium has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and the largest in the Indian subcontinent. It is used for association football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 in a three-tier configuration. (updated Aug 2022)

## Buy

* 22.5253688.3952881 VIP Bazaar, Picnic Garden Rd, Tiljala. (updated Jul 2022)

### Malls

* 22.5151388.393242 Acropolis Mall, 1858/1, Rajdanga Main Rd. 10:00AM-10:30PM. The main shopping centre of Kasba. Has Chilli's, Cinepolis, Hoppipola, Ozora, and Spencer's. (updated Nov 2024)
* 22.5041588.399863 Apsara Shopping Arcade (at the crossing of EM Bypass and Prince Anwar Shah Rd Connector).
* 22.567488.41144 Charnock City, KB-26, Sector-III, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 2335 1349.
* 22.587988.40795 City Centre, 3rd Avenue, DC Block, ☏ +91 33 23581011. Restaurants and bars include Afraa Lounge, KFC (1F, Block A), Pizza Hut (1F, Block A), Afraa Restaurant (7F, Block G), Caught n Bowled (4F, Block B), Copper Chimney (3F, Block C), Haka (2F, Block E) and Kaafila (3F, Block B).
* 22.4832788.388436 Hiland Park Metropolis Mall, Santoshpur, ☏ +91 33 2436 8705. Has a ten-outlet eatery.
* 22.577988.40127 Mani Square, 164/1, Maniktala Main Rd (off EM Bypass). Restaurants include KFC (3F), McDonald's (GF), Flame & Grill (4F), Haka (4F), Khandani Rajdhani Restaurant (4F), Machan (4F), Mio Amore (4F), The Shack (4F) and Square 4o5. (updated Oct 2022)
* Orchid Point, 3/1A, UC Banerjee Rd, Kankurgachi. It houses most major brands.
* 22.4701688.390088 Patuli Floating Market (ভাসমান বাজার Bhāsamān Bājār), EM Bypass. Opened in 2018, it is the first artificial floating market in India with 280 shops housing on 114 boats. (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.548988.40049 Silver Spring Arcade, EM Bypass. Restaurants include Mainland China (3F), Masque (3F), Oh! Calcutta (3F) and Sigree (1F).
* 22.475388.400910 Upohar Town Centre, Upohar Housing Complex, New Garia (local: New Garia Sealdah South , metro: Kavi Subhas 1 6 ). Spencer's and other outlets.

## Eat and drink

Major restaurant chains include Haldiram's (P420, VIP Road, Kaikhali).
* 22.5699988.432981 Absolute Barbecues (AB's), 1F, OMEGA, GP Block, Sector V, ☏ +91 73373 83770. ₹800–1,000 per head. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.5527388.406142 Byepass Dhaba. Noon-1AM. North Indian. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.5157688.39633 Calcutta Art Café, BB33, Shantipally (opposite Delhi Public School Ruby Park Sr). 7AM–7PM. Known for its lavish interior with chequered floors, bricked walls and stained-glass hurricane lamps (হ্যারিকেন hyāriken). It blends modernity with vintage. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.567488.411414 Charnock's, 9F, KB 26, Sector III, ☏ +91 33 23351349, +91 9051325905. noon–11PM. Continental, Bengali, North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. (updated Dec 2024)
* Mishra's Bar & Restaurant. Bar with good food arrangements. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine.
** DG 1, Sector-II, Salt Lake, ☏ +91 33 4009191, +91 33 4009195. 9AM-11PM.
** 22.5704188.41535 IB-157, Sector-III, Salt Lake (Near Tank 14), ☏ +91 33 40669178. 11AM-10PM. (updated Jul 2022)

### Tangra

* 22.5465188.387076 Beijing Restaurant, 77/1, Christopher Rd, Tangra, ☏ +91 33 23281011, +91 33 23283998. Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. (updated Jul 2022)
* 22.5467488.388337 Big Boss, 54C Matheswartala Rd, ☏ +91 33 23282405, +91 33 23290777. Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. (updated Jul 2022)
* 22.5496888.391778 China Town, Tangra. Chinese cuisine. (updated Jul 2022)
* Golden Joy, 50/1, Matherswar Tala Rd (Near Gobinda Khatick Post Office), ☏ +91 33 65350880, +91 9051870888. Chinese cuisine. Drinks served.
* Kafulok, 47, Govinda Khatick Rd, ☏ +91 33 23291953, +91 33 23282288. Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served.
* Kim Ling, 13, South Tangra Rd, ☏ +91 33 23298923, +91 33 28650996. Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served.
* Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant, 50/2, Matheswartala Rd, ☏ +91 9830968711, +91 33 23299540. Chinese cuisine. Drinks served.

## Sleep
### Budget

* 22.583788.42551 Alcove Guest House & Service Apartment, Block DL-39, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 89510 89510, stay@alcove.co.in. All rooms with air-conditioning, TV and private bathroom. Breakfast complimentary, free Wi-Fi access. They also have guest houses at other locations in Bidhannagar and Kolkata. ₹2,250 for serviced room.
* 22.492688.40242 Arunadoy Guest House, 173/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☏ +91 33 24260842, +91 9831284083. ₹250 per non-AC room.
* 22.4937888.400933 Ashirbad Guest House, 264 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☏ +91 33 2426 4048, +91 9477402644, +91 9477402645. ₹300 per double-bedded room, ₹350 per triple-bedded room, all non-AC rooms. (updated Jul 2022)
* Atithi, 7 Sonali Park, Panchasayar, ☏ +91 9830380049. ₹250-350 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* 22.4927688.402394 Debi Guest House, 175 Barakhola Mukundapur, ☏ +91 33 24264817, +91 9831687537, +91 9831923007. ₹500 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800 per double-bedded AC room. (updated Jul 2022)
* Eastern View Hotel, 185/9 Santoshpur Ave (nr Jora Bridge), ☏ +91 33 2416-9396. Check-out: noon. 1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved.
* Maa Tara Guest House, 175/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☏ +91 9831203612, +91 9903803612, +91 9007304467. ₹400-500 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* Meghalaya Guest House, 138 Barakhola, Mukundapur, ☏ +91 33 32986868. ₹300 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* Step In, G6 Tagore, Ruby Park, Kasba, ☏ +91 33 66037838. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.4917888.402245 Uttam Guest House, 1563 Mukundapur Rd, ☏ +91 33 24264287, +91 9830057482. Check-in: 9AM, check-out: 9AM. ₹500-₹600 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800-₹900 per double-bedded AC room. (updated Jul 2022)
* Apanjan, 3 Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☏ +91 9830016645, +91 9836198199. Around ₹200 per day/ non-AC room.
* Bina Bhawan, 15A, Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☏ +91 98311248611, +91 987407250. ₹300-350 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* Maity Villa, 27 Sonali Park, Panchasayar, ☏ +91 9836955183. ₹300-500 double-bedded non-AC room; ₹800-1200 for double-bedded AC room.
* Ricko, 22 Shanti Park, Panchasayar, ☏ +91 9836955183. ₹300-600 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* Shib Bandhalay, 21 Shanti Park, Panchasayar. ₹400 per double-bedded non-AC room.
* 22.580788.43796 Aquatic Palace, NP 222, Sector V, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 44502716.
* 22.577988.39057 NRI Residency, CIT Rd, Kankurgachi, info@NRIResidency.com. Offers guesthouse-style accommodation with clean and large AC rooms with Western-style private bathrooms. ₹1,050-1,200.
* 22.579788.41348 Sun & Services, GC 35, Sector III, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 66245815.

### Mid-range

* 22.520188.39799 Tiger Inn, 1686 Lashkrhat, Tagore Park (Block -1) Naskar Hat, Kasba (off EM Bypass), ☏ +91 33 2345 2433.
* 22.5912988.3989710 Duhita Guest House, AA 39, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 2337-5332, manager@duhita.com. Operating from 1987. (updated Jun 2015)
* 22.5984688.4110211 Harry Guest House, AE 329, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 2321 5096, harryguest@gmail.com. Operating since 1992, it is a fully air-conditioned guest house. (updated Jun 2015)
* 22.578188.427712 Monotel, DM-2, Sector-V, Salt Lake, ☏ +91 33 4030-2000. Check-in: Noon, check-out: 11AM. ₹3000-5000. (updated Oct 2022)
* 22.595488.405413 Next Generation Guest House, Plot No 255, AD Block, Sector-I, Bidhannagar, ☏ +91 33 2321 5536, nextgencareer@gmail.com.
* 22.5906788.4208514 Udayachal Tourism Property, DG Block, Sector II, Bidhannagar (adjacent to the office of West Bengal Tourism), ☏ +91 9874026899, udayachaltl@gmail.com. Run by West Bengal Tourism. It features colour television, laundry, restaurant, room and Wi-Fi services. ₹1,900–2,600 per room. (updated Jul 2023)
* 22.5130488.4009515 Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass, 1930, Rash Behari Ave Connector, ☏ +91 33 6666 0000. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. ₹4490-5600. (updated Jul 2022)

### Splurge

* 22.91638988.66527816 ITC Royal Bengal. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.54455788.39543917 ITC Sonar Kolkata, 1, JBS Haldane Ave, ☏ +91 33 2345 4545, fax: +91 33 2345 4455. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.54822588.39882518 JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, 4A, EM Bypass, Tangra, ☏ +91 33 6633-0000. ₹26,550. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.5690388.4044219 The Pearl Hotel Kolkata, 35Z, EM Bypass, Beleghata (opposite Salt Lake Stadium), ☏ +91 33 4000-2883. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.5902988.4119320 Golden Tulip, 2nd Cross Rd, DD-19, 3rd Ave, Sector I, ☏ +91 33 7123-2425. (updated Oct 2022)
* 22.566888.411321 Hotel The Sojourn, Plot KB 23, Sector III (Beside of Salt Lake Stadium opposite Gate No 4), ☏ +91 33-2335-1462, info@hotelthesojourn.com. ₹3450-4400.
* 22.5697588.4048822 Hyatt Regency, EM Bypass, JA-1, Sector III, ☏ +91 33 2335 1234, fax: +91 33 2335 1235. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.5717388.43396323 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, info@indismartgroup.com. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.589688.411524 The Sonnet, Block DD, Plot No. 8, Sector I, ☏ +91 33-66339000, fax: +91 33-66339001, reservations.kol@thesonnet.com.
* 22.56988.41125 The Stadel, Gate 3, Salt Lake Stadium, Sector III, ☏ +91 33 2335 7220. (updated Dec 2024)

## Cope
### Police stations

* 22.5873688.433381 Bidhannagar East Police Station, Canal Side Rd, AL Block, Sector-II, ☏ +91 33 23590849.
* 22.5703588.413332 Bidhannagar South Police Station, JC Block, Sector-III, ☏ +91 33 23351047.
* 22.4711888.388783 Patuli Police Station, ☏ +91 33 24625195.
* 22.4916388.400624 Purba Jadavpur Police Station, Mukundapur, ☏ +91 33 24267345.