Although with the current idea of “We should celebrate everyday as Valentine’s Day” and blah blah has been doing the rounds. But if you sit down and give it a thought, then treating everyday as Valentine’s Day will just depreciate the value of the day, apart from giving you a major migraine of how to surprise your partner - Every, Single Day!!!
So, we will stick to celebrating this validated “Day of Love” in the “City of Joy” and help you plan a fabulous day with your partner.
1. Take A Boat Ride On The Ganges – Princep Ghat
One can’t disagree the delightful, dreamy vista of enjoying a boat ride on a Pansi boat on the Ganges with the sunset as their backdrop. One of the most cost effective, romantic things to do on Valentine’s Day. Even Saif Ali Khan did it in Parineeta, so you can do it too!
Cost – INR 400 for a half hour ride
2. Bullet For My Valentine – Candlelit Dinner At Hodol’s Kolkata
The café that promises to marry the merry to food!! Spread across 1,300sq ft, the 48-seater is a blend of pristine white with hipster vibes and aesthetics. For Valentine’s Day, Hodol’s has joined hands with EventUs to celebrate the day of love.
Cost: INR 2,999 onwards
3. Capture Special Frames of The Special Day At Special Places
Although Kolkata has been striving towards a “newer” version, it is still known for its old-world charm with its colonial style of Victorian architecture. Places like Victoria Memorial, Maghen David Synagogue, Beth El Synagogue, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Princep Ghat, Bow Barracks, and so on are some places where one can create postcard memories. They are as Instagrammable as one can get!
4. Sit With A Unique Coffee Brew At Potboiler Coffee House
Space for bibliophile couples who love a shot of caffeine! What better way to spend the day of love with your love, doing what you love (well, this is the place for me!). Sporting quirky one-liners that is sure to grab your attention, you can sit with a variety of coffees offered on the menu.
5. Book A Sunset Cruise Package With Lenin
Set sail with Lenin cruise and cover Millennium park, Fairly Ghat, Armenia Ghat, Howrah Bridge, Howrah Station and Ramkrishnapur Ghat.
Cost: INR 699/person
Sailing Time: One hour from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MENU:
• MOCKTAILS - BLUE LAGOON
• SOUP - Vegetable Soup
• Veg Sandwich
• Gobi Manchurian Dry
• VEG Schezwan Hakka Noodles
• Bengali Style Chili Chicken
• Lemon Tea
Contact: 9330014000/ 9831811529
6. Go A Little Tribal And Eat Local At Dhamsa Tribal Kitchen
One of the best places in Kolkata that serves tribal cuisines, Dhamsa is a pocket friendly joint that serves sumptuous meals. The joint is tucked deep inside Eco Park and can be reached by entering through Gate No. 1 and driving around a kilometer towards the herbs garden and Golf Course.
Cost for 2: INR 600
7. Go Boating At Nalban Boating Complex
Around 30 minutes from the main city, located at the heart of Salt Lake City, Nalban is known for boating with quite a few different boating options like paddle boats, deluxe sikara, rowing boats and even a hovercraft known as air-cushion vehicle or ACV.
8. Let Loose And Shop Till You Drop At Esplanade
Kolkata’s answer to Sarojini Market of Delhi, Esplanade is the place to go!! From pure cotton linens, sarees, dress materials, costume jewellery, accessories, and what not – all in one place. Not only that, when hunting for items on your shopping list gives you hunger pangs, you get to eat at Nizam’s and Aminia!
P.S. – Don’t miss the firni.
9. For A Culturing Enriching Experience Visit Jorashanko Thakurbari
Situated in North Calcutta, this is the ancestral home of Kobi Guru Rabindranath Thakur. Spread over a massive 35,000 sq.m this is the place where the author of Gitanjali and the Nobel Prize winner for Literature breathed his last. The entire residence has been converted into a museum with his accolades and poetic excellence adorning every corner. Several sections of this mansion has been catalogued as per his visit to other countries. If you have grown up reading his poems and proses, it’ll sure to bring back a lot of memories.
Timing – 10.30 am to 5 pm (closed on Mondays and other Holidays)
Entry fee – INR 20 for Indian adults
INR 10 for Indian students
Free Entry for physically challenged, street children and students upto 5th standard
INR 30 for SAARC adults
INR 20 for SAARC students
INR 150 for Foreign adults
INR 100 Foreign students
INR 50 for Light & Sound show
INR 50 Camera charges (Photography is allowed only outside the museum building and prohibited inside)
Phone – 033 2269 5242
033 2269 6610
How to reach – Easiest way to reach is to take the Metro and get off at Girish Park station which is the nearest to Jorasanko Thakurbari or book a cab.
10. Get A Taste Of Kolkata Nightlife
Park Street is the place that has housed pubs, discotheques, cafes and restaurants for decades and but there are a lot of places across Kolkata that have cropped up in recent years and offer you an opportunity to drink and dance your heart out!!
• The Myx
Location: Park Street Area
Timings: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 2000
• Nocturne
Location: Shakespeare Sarani
Timings:
Monday to Thursday, and Sundays – 6:00 pm to 12:00 am
Fridays and Saturdays – 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 2000
• Roxy
Location: Park Street Area
Timings: 5:00 pm to 2:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 2500
• Phoenix
Location: The Aster Hotel, Camac Street Area
Timings:
Tuesdays – 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays – 5:00 pm to 2:00 am
Thursdays and Sundays – 5:00 pm to 1:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 1800
• Club Boudoir
Location: Shakespeare Sarani
Timings: 6:00 pm to 12:00 am; closed on Mondays
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 1500
• Privy Ultra Lounge
Location: Elgin Road
Timings:
Wednesdays and Fridays – 12:00 pm to 1:00 am
Other days of the week – 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 1500
• UG Reincarnated
Location: A.J.C Bose Road
Timings:
Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays – 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays – 8:30 pm to 1:00 am
Closed on Mondays
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 1300
• M Bar Kitchen
Location: Park Street Area
Timings: 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 2700
• Shisha Bar Stock Exchange
Location: Camac Street Area
Timings:
Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays – 3:00 pm to 12:00 am
Fridays – 3:00 pm to 1:00 am
Saturdays – 3:00 pm to 2:00 am
Average Cost for Two: ₹ 1500
11. Take A Stroll Amidst Nature At Botanical Gardens
Want to spend a quiet walk with your beloved away from the bustle of city? The best bet is to head to Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden and walk amongst the myriad collection of plants and inhale a breath of fresh purified air.
12. Go On An Eating Binge Around Nakhoda Mashjid
Now this is something people in Kolkata are sure to enjoy because of their love for food and now that Kolkata being the only Indian city has been named in the list of 11 best culinary destinations in the world, it is a given that food keeps our soul fed! And the area around Nakhoda Mashjid is known for its variety of kebabs, biriyani and other mouth-watering delicacies.
13. Indulge In A Luxurious Experience Aboard India’s First Floating Hotel
This place pretty much exudes a feeling of naval royalty!! From food, to drinks, to ambience to service to the décor – all are in place to offer you the best you can experience with your partner on Valentine’s Day. With a Bridge Bistro Bar and a Sky Deck you can opt to sit inside for a hearty conversation or sit outside overlooking the brilliantly lit Howrah Bridge, with wind from the Ganges blowing through your hair, gazing at the stars, sipping your drink and enjoying each other’s company!
Valentine’s Day is special – from teens to adults to elders, everyone needs to feel loved, and this is one day you can plan something special for your someone special. Hopefully the list will give you the perspective to select the type of plan you would like to outline for your loved one!
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