Park Street, Kolkata - Timings, Things to Buy

At a distance of 9 km from Kolkata Railway Station, Park Street is the prominent road located in Kolkata of West Bengal. Officially known as Mother Teresa Sarani, it is one of the most visited and famous places for hangout in Kolkata.

Park Street is one of the oldest roads in the city constructed by Britishers. The street begins at Chowringhee Road or JL Nehru road and stretches till Park Circus crossing. It boasts of a surprisingly diverse range of attractions that range from beautiful Colonial buildings to bustling shopping outlets and from popular restaurants to many night clubs. It is a prominent entertainment and commercial hub of Kolkata. A number of prominent landmarks are also located in or near Park Street including Asiatic Society, St. Xavier's College, South Park Street Cemetery and The Park Hotel.

Often known as 'Food Street' and 'The Street that Never Sleeps', the street has been a crowd-puller since the reign of the British Kingdom and undergone modifications that make it a fashionable hangout spot. It is said that Park Street never sleeps and is always bustling with activities. The street draws locals in large numbers on the occasions of Diwali, Christmas and New Year's Eve when the entire street is decorated with bright and colorful lights celebrating the festivals with great enthusiasm.

For those who want to party in Kolkata, Park Street is the perfect place to go. In the 1970s and 80s, many renowned musicians played in its pubs like Blue Fox, Trinca's and Mocambo. Stroll along the street and you will find over 20 flashy nightclubs where most of the action takes place. Someplace Else - the British style pub that hosts nine hours of live music every day is fun, swanky and worth checking out.