Kolkata

Kolkata is the cultural soul of India, a grand, faded, endlessly intellectual city on the banks of the Hooghly that was once the capital of British India. It is a place of poetry, politics, and adda, the long, rambling conversations that define its cafe culture, with the colonial splendor of the Victoria Memorial, the book stalls of College Street, and the yellow Ambassador taxis still on the roads. The food, the festivals, and the warmth of its people are legendary, and it remains far more affordable than India's newer megacities. Cafes and coworking are growing. The climate is hot and humid with a heavy monsoon. Use this page to find work-friendly cafes and coworking in Kolkata, connect with other independent professionals, and explore the cultural capital of India.