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Chowringhee

Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveler Description: Chowringhee, Kolkatta What Fifth Avenue is to New York, the Champs Elysees is to Paris and Piccadilly is to London; that is Chowringhee to India... more »
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Montreal, Canada
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87 reviews 87 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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I adore the chaos and confusion on this busy street. One of Kolkata's important streets. More

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New Delhi, India
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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What Chowringhee is to Kolkata is like what Kurfurstendamm (Ku'dam) is to Berlin. It is almost like Kolkata's life-line. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012
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its fun to explore for an hour or so. a little down at the heels but worth a stop More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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91 reviews 91 reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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Chowringhee is the heart of the city of Kolkata. It is rightly said that Chowringhee is to Kolkatta What Fifth Avenue is to New York, the Champs Elysees is to Paris and Piccadilly is to London. It is a place steeped in history and is a business,shopping and entertainment area. It is home to some of the most important building... More

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