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

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

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.

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

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.

are you in tension about what to and what not to read go to college street and your tension dissappears even of u try u cannot find a flaw there

College street is a paradise for book lovers,one can get lost for ages just reading the titles. there are books everywhere in this area,it's easy to find real treasures in the piles of volumes . also check the first floors of the buildings,where many collector have their den.

Well have been waiting for ages to go to Kolkata and visit the 'Boi Para'. I loved the hustle bustle of the book lovers, students and vendors. Though mostly this street is for college and school books. One can find some rare books and good amount of old literature. One thing was pretty clear that everyone loves their city of... More

wow, just awe inspiring. never seen a place with more books anywhere else. old, new, refurbished, any auther, local or foreign, u just heve to name it n any shop wil have it. try the smaller tacky shops fr a better bargain.