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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Kolkata, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Kolkata — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Kolkata, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Top places to visit in Kolkata →
6 dishes to eat in Kolkata, what is in them, and where they belong.
5 customs and traditions in Kolkata — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Kolkata →
How to travel around Kolkata — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Kolkata: transport and taxi apps →
4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Kolkata that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Kolkata — laws and customs travellers must know →
5 emergency services in Kolkata you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Kolkata — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Kolkata — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Kolkata — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →