• Always carry your identification documents while traveling in the city as they can be checked for security purposes.
• Taxis are the most reliable mode of transport. They can be opted for commuting in the city. Settle on a fixed price before using them. They are a cheap, easily available, and comfortable mode of transport.
• Kolkata is a crowded but safe city, nevertheless, take care of your belongings.
• During Durga Pooja, the city is crowded and packed. If you want to visit during this time, then make sure you have advance bookings.
• After 11.p.m there are curfew laws in the city for safety so plan to move around as per the law.
• Do not leave Kolkota without tasting the legendary Bengali sweets.
• Local handicrafts and Tant saris can be bought as souvenirs.

Kolkata has a number of bars and restaurants, which are perfect for party lovers. Along with remarkable bars, clubs, pubs, and lounges, there are many fine art performances also hosted in weekly cultural programs. All these make for an enjoyable evening for those who enjoy light and classical music. The city presents a perfect place for nightlife with modern dances, disco, rock music, a variety of food, beverages, and partying. Nights are as lively as the days in the city.

• Visit the workshops of Kumortuli, where beautiful statues of Durga goddess are made from mud. It is 11 minutes walk from the Sovabazar metro station.
• Book lovers can visit 'College Street,' the largest book market in Kolkata, where new and used books of all kinds are available.
• Mallick Ghat Flower Market is a unique experience for flower lovers, it is enthralling to see people sell and buy beautiful flowers.
• Enjoy the breakfast at China Town, famous for Chinese flavors.
• Ride and enjoy the electric tram in the streets in Kolkata.
• Birla Planetarium is the second largest of Kolkata and one can enjoy gazing at the sky full of stars.
• Enjoy and relish the famous Bengali sweets.

• Watch a match at Eden Gardens.
• Boating and wind sailing at river Hooghly.
• Camping and trekking, as the city is surrounded by a number of hill stations that provide excellent spots within the vicinity.
• Take a tour to Sunderbans, there are one day's tours from Kolkata.
• Take a Ropeway ride in the science city for an amazing experience.

• Conch shell bangles
• Terracotta figures
• Jewelry
• Tant saris
• Baluchari saris
• Swarnachari saris
• Kantha saris
• Solapith handicrafts
• Jute bags
• Kalighat paintings