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5 things to know before you go
- 01
Kolkata is one of India's safest cities for solo women — the street culture is genuinely different.
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The Metro is clean, safe, and has women-only coaches; yellow taxis are metered and reliable.
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Park Street is the nightlife and café spine; Ballygunge and Lake Road are the best residential bases.
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Howrah Bridge at dawn (6–7am) is one of the most photogenic 20 minutes in India — and there are almost no touts.
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Budget ₹3–4 days: Kumartuli potters' quarter and New Market are completely off most tourist itineraries.