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  1. Sep 6, 2022 · 9 Best North Kolkata Places to Visit. Stunning colonial-era buildings, historical monuments, archaic hand-pulled rickshaw, a silhouette of boys playing cricket against the sunset in the “Galli’s” or narrow lanes of Kolkata, and a mother shouting his son’s name “Bhola” are the common sights that come to my mind, when someone says –.

  2. North Kolkata is bounded by Baranagar at the north, Dum Dum and the Circular Canal at the east, Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road) at the south and the Hooghly River at the west. It includes neighbourhoods like Ahiritola, Bagbazar, Hatibagan, Hedua, Jorasanko, Kumortuli, Maniktala, Nimtala, Rajabazar, Sealdah, Sinthee, Shyambazar and Sovabazar.

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    • Kumartuli. Kumartuli is undoubtedly one of the rich places in North Kolkata flourishing with beautiful handicrafts and flawless works of artisans. It is exclusive how the artisans add life to the idols of Gods and Goddess molded with bamboo, clay, straw, and other materials.
    • Jorasanko Thakur Bari. Jorasanko Thakur Bari is one of the treasures in Kolkata. This beautiful house is the birthplace of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
    • Hatibagan. Hatibagan is a traditional market in Kolkata, which is a favorite spot for street-side shoppers. It is also popular for having old movie theaters.
    • Marble Palace. The beautiful Marble Palace was built in 1835 by a wealthy Bengali merchant named Raja Rajendra Mullick. The Grand Mansion is an architectural marvel that combines neoclassical elements with traditional Bengali elements and touches on the Chinese style of architecture.
  3. North Kolkata encompasses the northern part of Kolkata, including the city's oldest neighborhoods. Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Posta, Jorasanko, Rajabazar, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Chitpur, Belgachia, Tala, Cossipore, Dum Dum, Baranagar, and Sinthe.

  4. Feb 15, 2024 · Whereas North Kolkata depicts the older version of the city dominated by narrow lanes, crowded streets, and ancient architecture, South Kolkata portrays the modern and stylish version of the city with high-rises, large shopping malls, and wider roads.

  5. Jul 28, 2023 · North Kolkata is where old Kolkata resides, in its full glory. The charming district is dotted with closely set lanes and hundreds of old world buildings. Comprising of areas like Belgachhia, Shyambazar, Chitpur, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jora Sanko etc, the area acts as a major commercial as well as a residential centre of the town.

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  7. We’ve compiled the best of the best in North Kolkata - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay ...