Kolkata, West BengalKumortuli

Sep,2017
Address: Kumartuli, Hatkhola, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005
How to go: Sobhabazar metro station is nearest ( from there direct auto to Kumartuli )
Pros: Mesmerizing idol making, documentary making
Cons: Nothing such
What to visit ? All idol maker shops
Company: Individual or with friends
Minimum day/time to visit: Few hours
Locality: Old Kolkata city
Expenses: Pocket Friendly
More Information: Kumartuli is one of the emotions for Kolkata people. This is a place in Shobhabazar where idols are being made by clay artist. This place belongs to North Kolkata where you will get to see actual old Kolkata, it's people, heritage mansion, market, trum, hand pull rickshaw, serving tea in clay pot and many more which represents Kolkata to it's extreme level. Except pre Dussehra you can visit anytime to this place, to get idea about how they make idol, know their lifestyle, get the flavour of the place and so on. Before Dussehra this place become overcrowded with street photographers, documentary makers and all. That vibes is hard to forget for anyone and it become a regular activity every year. Another attraction of this place is Ganges river is nearby to this place. One can go and experience it. So if you ever get time to visit Kolkata, pick an hour to visit to this place without fail.

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