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South Kolkata (দক্ষিণ কলকাতা Dakṣiṇ Kalkātā) is a posh and new area of Kolkata. It is less congested and more modern than most parts of the city. You will find more flat blocks and green patches here compared to the North.
Understand
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South Kolkata encompasses the neighbourhoods south of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road (AJC Bose Road, formerly known as Lower Circular Road), many of which were developed after India's independence in 1947. Most of the region comprised different towns and villages before being incorporated into the city limits in later years.
The following neighbourhoods of South Kolkata are covered separately:
| Alipore The land of bungalows. Home to a zoological park, the National Library, a prison-turned-museum, a mint, and several government offices. |
| Ballygunge-Dhakuria |
| Behala The southwestern part of the city. Home to gems like State Archaeological Museum and one of the oldest Durga Puja celebrations in the city. |
| Bhowanipore-Kalighat |
| Garden Reach The western fringe of Kolkata, home to the city's port, with a unique mini-Lucknow legacy. |
Get in
[edit]South Kolkata can be easily reached from Central Kolkata by bus, taxi, or metro railway. The number of buses is slightly lower in the North, but the metro and tram are always available. There are also bus links from further east and south.
By bus
[edit]Like other parts of the city, buses have the most extensive coverage and are inexpensive. Air-conditioned buses also ply here, for example, from Sulekha to New Town and from Tollygunge to Kolkata Airport. There are many long-distance buses from southeastern places to the north, which avoid the city crowds and travel via the EM Bypass.
Garia has three bus stands. Garia No. 5 handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite the No. 5 Bus Stand. Garia No. 6 handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either the No. 5 or No. 6 depots, depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollygunge route leave from near this bus stand. There are also autos for Boral.
By metro
[edit]South Kolkata is served by Blue 1 and Purple 3 lines. The Blue Line, in particular, is useful for getting to the northern parts of the city; however, you will need to take a car, bus, or rickshaw to get into Alipore, Ballygunge or Behala from the line.
The Blue Line once had an interchange with the Orange Line 6 at 1 Kavi Subhash (New Garia) 6 Sealdah South 
, but its Blue Line terminal was closed on July 2025 due to cracks at the columns. Until the terminal is rebuilt, you have to travel between 2 Shahid Khudiram 1 and Kavi Subhash by road to switch the two lines. Make sure the token is with you.
By local train
[edit] Circular runs across this district, from Ballygunge to Tollygunge, which is useful to get here from northern parts of the city. 3 Ballygunge Circular Sealdah South is also an important junction for local trains from South 24 Parganas.
See
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Do
[edit]Clubs
[edit]- 1 Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests.
- 2 Tollygunge Club, Deshpran Sasmal Rd (metro: Mahanayak Uttam Kumar 1 ). Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports.
Parks
[edit]- 3 Benuban Chhaya (বেণুবন ছায়া Beṇuban Chāẏā), EM Bypass, Patuli. A public park built around a lake and has a tree lined path flanked by lakes on either side. The park is a peaceful destination to spend time with family and friends. You can also take a boat ride and visit a tram restaurant inside the park. ₹10 per person.
- 4 Jodhpur Park.
Learn
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- 1 Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Jadavpur. It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making the discovery of the celebrated effect on the scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize.
- 2 Jadavpur University, Jadavpur. Considered one of the top engineering universities in West Bengal. It was established by the National Council of Education in 1906, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses "on national lines and under national control". It was given the status of a university in 1955.
Buy
[edit]Markets
[edit]- 1 Bijaygarh Bazar, Jadavpur.
- 2 Charu Market, 54/1 Charu Chandra Ave (suburban: Tollygunge Sealdah South ; metro: Rabindra Sarobar 1 ). A private roadside market spread across 0.66 acres (2,700 m2). Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, fish, meat, egg and grocery are available.
- Garia Bazar.
- 3 Patuli Floating Market (ভাসমান বাজার Bhāsamān Bājār), EM Bypass, Patuli. Opened in 2018, it is the first artificial floating market in India with 280 shops housing on 114 boats.
South City Mall
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- 4 South City Mall, 375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd (Taltala Bus Stop). It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges, there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open-space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. Car parking is available @ ₹25 per hour.
- Cafe Mezzuna.
- Chilli's.
- Fame - South City.
- Flame & Grill, Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 33 24228503. Variety of Kababs served hot
- Mainland China Restaurant, Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 33 64578361. Innovative Chinese food.
- Pizza Hut, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 33 40653061.
- Subway, Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 33 40643116.
- Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 33 32568055. Mediterranean food
Shops
[edit]- 5 Sulekha, 142C, Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick Rd, ☏ +91 90078 38226. Although the era of fountain pens is over, the company still sells these and their inks, mainly as souvenir products.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Chakhna Shakna Punjabi Dhaba, 259-B, Lake-Gardens (near Rammohan Mission School), ☏ +91 9002107890, +91 9474453800. Specialist in Punjabi, tandoori & North Indian cuisine. Free home food delivery or sit'n'dine service.
- 2 Don Giovanni's, 1/114 Jodhpur Park, ☏ +91 33 40007830, +91 33 24133243. Supreme pizza, momos, fried rice chicken, burgers, Margherita pizza.
- 3 Fiya the Zayka, 44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Rd (opposite of Surya Sen Metro), toll-free: +91 9748079337, fiyathezayka@gmail.com. 3-10:30PM. Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. ₹25/₹100.
- 4 Lokaahar, 533, Jodhpur Park, ☏ +91 8420170529, +91 9007980125. 9AM-10PM. Tasty and varied Bengali dishes - mocha chingri, mochar ghonto, mutton kasha, dhokar dalna, posto bora et al. Must try bhetki fry. Special menu during the Poila Baisakh week, but beware of the crowds it attracts, because it is a small homely place. They also serve Continental, Chinese and Thai dishes. Drinks not served.
Drink
[edit]- Mocha, AJC Bose Rd.
- Underground, Hotel Hindusthan International.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹2,000 |
| Mid-range | ₹2,000–5,000 |
| Splurge | Over ₹5,000 |
Mid-range
[edit]- Kalighat Pilgrimage Facilitation Centre. ₹2,000–2,200 per room.
- Mrs. Dam's Guesthouse, ☏ +91 33 2290 4533. Modern, prettily furnished rooms with attached bath, air-con, TV, etc. in a quiet, safe neighbourhood. Helpful owner lives in the same building, and is a handy source for tips on what to see/where to go in Kolkata. They also have a great cook, so make sure you try a home-cooked Bengali meal when you're there. ₹2000.
Cope
[edit]Police stations
[edit]- 3 Bansdroni Police Station, 190, Bansdroni Rd, ☏ +91 62922 58604.
- 4 Charu Market Police Station, ☏ +91 33 24249900.
- 5 Golf Green Police Station, 58/106, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, ☏ +91 33 2499 4059, +91 62922 58609.
- 6 Jadavpur Police Station, 1, Raja SC Mullick Rd (at Prince Anwar Shah Rd junction), ☏ +91 81007 96500, +91 62922 58605. A well-known landmark to locals.
- 7 Netaji Nagar Police Station, 9, Netaji Nagar Rd, ☏ +91 33 2421 8057, +91 62922 58607.
- 8 Patuli Police Station, H-10, Baishnabghata Patuli Twp Rd, ☏ +91 33 2462 5195, +91 62922 58606.
- 9 Patuli Women Police Station, H-10, Baishnabghata Patuli Twp Rd, ☏ +91 33 2462 0251, +91 33 2462 0065, +91 62922 58608. Covers Garfa, Golf Green, Jadavpur, Kasba, Netaji Nagar, Patuli and Regent Park.
- 10 Regent Park Police Station, 2A, Moore Ave, ☏ +91 33 2381 3162, +91 62922 58603.