Kolkata (Calcutta), India — Activities
Kolkata (Calcutta) Culture
Check local listings in The Telegraph, The Times of India and Kolkata This Fortnight. Cal Calling, a handy monthly booklet with listings of exhibitions, retail outlets, bars, restaurants and more, is available from some of the more upmarket hotels, or you can buy it in the West Bengal Tourism Center. Not quite as thorough (but still useful), CityInfo comes out every fortnight, available at major hotels.
Music
Academy of Fine Arts
The largest choice of cultural events is at the Academy of Fine Arts.
2 Cathedral Road
Tel: (033) 2223 4302.
Website: http://academyoffinearts.tripod.com
Theater
Nandan Complex
Regular dance, music and theater programs are held at Nandan Complex, which includes the Rabindra Sadan, specializing in Bengali poetry readings, dance and drama and Sisir Mancha, which hosts mainly Bengali musical evenings.
1/1A AJC Bose Road
Dance
Kala Mandir
Kala Mandir often puts on English-language music, drama or dance performances.
48 Shakespeare Sarani
Tel: (033) 2247 9086).
Kolkata (Calcutta) Tours
Boat tours
The West Bengal Tourism Center runs a full-day sightseeing tour of the city which visits major tourist attractions and runs boat cruises if there is enough demand. Trips beyond Kolkata can also be arranged with advance notice.
Tel: (33) 2248 8271 or 5917.
Website: www.wbtourism.com
Walking tours
Enjoy a series of cultural and historical themed walks, including a 'Confluence of cultures' tour focusing on different communities that have set up home in Kolkata and 'In the footsteps of the Raj' tour.
Tel: (33) 4005 52573
Website: www.calcuttawalks.com
