The Cultural Heartbeat of Kolkata: College Street

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are near the Howrah Railway Station, exit the station and head towards the Howrah Bridge. Cross the bridge on foot, enjoying the views of the Hooghly River. Once you reach the Kolkata side, turn left and walk along the riverbank until you reach the intersection with Strand Road. Continue walking straight until you reach the junction with the Vidyasagar Setu (Bridge). From here, you can take a left turn and follow the road until you reach College Street, where you will find the entrance to College Square.

• Metro

  If you are near the Esplanade Metro Station, take the East-West metro line towards Sector V. Change at the next station, Mahatma Gandhi Road, and take the North-South line towards Kavi Subhash. Get off at the College Street station. Exit the station and walk towards College Street, which is a short distance away. Follow the local signs or ask passersby for directions to College Square.

• Rickshaw

  If you are in the vicinity of Park Street, you can hire a cycle rickshaw. Tell the driver to take you to College Street. The ride should take around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. You can ask the driver to drop you off near College Square, which is a popular landmark.

• Bus

  From the Dharmatala Bus Stand, look for buses heading towards College Street. Buses numbered 2, 3, and 47 frequently pass this route. Board any of these buses and inform the conductor to drop you off at College Street. The bus ride will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. After disembarking, follow the signs or ask locals for the exact location of College Square.