Kolkata in the Morning

Kolkata is as charming as a Sunday morning and if you know your way around it, you can have the time of your life here. Its easy to look at Kolkata and its beautiful offerings at night but the lazy and cozy Kolkata can be found in the mornings. If you’re a morning person, we might have the best morning planned for you here.

When the rest of the world sleeps, you could explore the real Kolkata that belongs in its ghats, its chai and its ever so captivating temples.

Early mornings, yummy breakfast and long walks. If that’s not a perfect Sunday morning, then we don’t know what is!

1. Princep Ghat: A peaceful walk down the ghat, the serene water and maybe a boat ride! Princep ghat is sure a great location to just enjoy life as it is with a steaming hot kulhad of chai and snacks.
2. Stock Exchange: Kolkata stock exchange has to be the oldest south Asian stock exchanges and with that you definitely find what we call “a foodie’s heaven”. The list is endless! The sandwiches here are mouthwatering, the chai and malai toast at the Kona Dukan will personify bliss for you. And that’s not convincing enough for you, how about kachori sabji breakfast with mind-blowing coffee? All this at a very cheap price! So, get your friends together and bond over this worthwhile experience.
3. Rabindra Nath Sarovar: Also known as Dhakuria lake, Rabindra Nath Sarovar is a man-made lake but what is most captivating are the activities that you can find for yourself. You can meditate at the sunset point, attend yoga, salsa classes, attend live musicals and go to the laughter club!
4. Tiretti Bazaar: To anyone who craves authentic Chinese delicacies and delightful mix of Bengali and Chinese flavors, this is the place for you! From fresh steaming dumplings and fish sui mais to fish ball soups, breaded pork chops, coconut balls, rice and sesame seed sweet balls, sticky rice and even chicken pies, the place serves authentic Chinese dishes that might be new to some but mouth-watering to everyone.
5. Maidan: Tired from the chaos of everyday life and want some peace? Maidan is the one place where you can find yourself a beautiful patch of green, misty grass to sit on, walk or run around with your friends.
6. Kumortuli: Kumortuli or kumartuli is the essence of Durga puja and the Kolkata’s little workshop where it all quietly gets together for the grand celebration of Durga puja. If you think you have seen art, you are mistaken because these artisans at kumortuli are the true definition of artistry. So, plan yourself a visit and soak in some of that amazing sight.

The places might never end because that is what Kolkata is! Its an endless pit of opportunities. So, plan a great morning alone or with your friends because its never too late to have fun!