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College Street (Boi Para)

Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveler Description: It's a large open air, a series of stall-like shops on either side of the footpath bordering College Street really, near the oldest part of the... more »
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Difficult to find what you want. While it has its own charm it is more crooked than straight these days.

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

There are plenty of books all around - you can find old books and new books. With new books you can get books on MRP with discount ranging upto 50%. Just need to Keep looking and bargaining!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

College street of Kolkata is fampous for books. You can get both new and also old books at half or even at les price based on the book and its condition. many stalls. Small, small. Narrow road in some location. But for students, it is paradise. If you like books , search for books it is your place. You can... More

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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

you will see endless small book shops with old , new 2nd hand book on all topics. I you are there then you can smell the strong smell of new book all over n u will fell like studying everytime. Even though i am not a book worm but I felt the same way :)

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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

If you happen to live in Kolkata, and are crazy about books, chances are that you have visited College Street hunting for one book or the other at some point of your life. Mention any book, chances are that you will get it here. Apart from the rows of shops selling the latest publications, there are also some shops selling... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

If you want to feal the real heart throb of calcutta (Kolkata) then this is the place. The place is gloriously surviving with tram cars ,handpulled rickshaws in harmony with proximity to metro(Central). The environment is busy with the studious people from Calcutta University,presidency College,Sanskrit College,Calcutta medical College ,Hindu school,Hare school and many more. both sides of the road is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I entered College Street first time as a student in the Presidency College in 1975 and it was my second home for 3-4 years. I visited all cities in India but never found such a place which can be called the paradise of book lovers. The adjoining Hindu School, Sanskrit College, Hare School, Kolkata University, Kolkata Medical College have added... More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

If you love books, there is no other place in the city, you would want to visit more. You will find almost any book you are looking for, while the naive booksellers shock you with their enormous knowledge of the authors. Bookworms will definitely enjoy.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We liked the bookshops area atmosphere, the Indian Coffee House vibrant with young students discussions, all colleges around and of course, as usually, the kind and warm Indians around

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Probably you'll get every book you want and the asset is the old books corner. You are almost certain to find some renowned authors or litterateur here around. And Of course don't miss to go to the "Coffee House" ( not serving the coffee only) here for a brush with the intellectual circle.

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