Want A Solo Date In Kolkata? Best Spots To Channel Some Self Love

Although it may seem daunting at first, spending time alone may leave you feeling motivated, productive, and rejuvenated. Especially, when you are at TRI Art & Culture Centre. In a 1940s mansion transformed into Kolkata's hippest art destination by siblings Varun and Natasha Thapar, TRI celebrates heritage authenticity. You, your main character energy, and walls that truly speak to you make this the ideal setting for a solo date.

Suspended like ghosts, are donated garments from Manipur and Japan's Aomori prefecture, as well as textile artist Kallol Datta's Volume 3, Issue 2 / 2.0 and Pune-based artist Prabhakar Pachpute's Sea of Fists. TRI will hold a variety of cultural events, featuring performances, seminars, panels, and community artmaking, in addition to recurring exhibitions, both in-house and with outside curators. Who needs company when art has you? 

Timing: 11 AM - 7 PM

Price: Free

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Mullick Ghat is more than just a flower market. Scattered throughout the Hooghly, this century-old market is a blaze of colour that makes even Vrindavan's Holi appear muted. Asia's largest wholesale flower market, where marigolds heap like gold and roses fill the air with poetry, is tucked away beneath the Howrah Bridge. And Coachella flower crowns? It was first done by Mullick Ghat. Take it all in, because you can definitely buy yourselves some amazing flowers here!

Timing: 6 AM - 7:30 PM

How To Reach:  The nearest metro station is Howrah metro station. 

Kolkata's Metcalfe Hall is a treasure! With its imposing columns, the interior evokes the atmosphere of an old Greek temple. It was constructed in 1844 and has beautiful architecture. With exhibits highlighting Kolkata's rich past, this place conveys a strong sense of heritage. A distinctive touch is brought in by the attractive interiors, which feature vintage documents and movie posters. They even provide rare artifact scanning. This place is an experience that takes you back in time to the Governor General of India's era. Ideal for history and photography aficionados, the spirit of old Kolkata is so well captured here. 

Timing: 10 AM - 6 PM

Price: INR 20 per person

Google Rating: 4.5/5

One of the trendiest organisations for teaching keen Kolkata youngsters painting, arts, and crafts is Art Rickshaw. You are free to select the medium that works best for you. You can choose to learn how to use charcoal and acrylic if that's what you're interested in. You can also choose to learn with pastels, ink, pencil sketches, or water colour. You can enroll your child in their painting classes on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays for INR 1,600 per month for four classes.

Sculpture and pottery? That is also something that Art Rickshaw can teach. These sessions are open to students of all skill levels, so you don't need to be an experienced potter to participate. Four lessons are available for INR 2,000 per month. Classes are held on Saturdays from 4 PM to 6 PM and Wednesdays from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Timing: 11 AM - 7 PM

Price: INR 600 for a walk-in class, INR 2,000 per month for four adult art classes, and INR 1,600 per month for kids.

Contact: 083358 55530

Google Rating: 4.5/5

LBB Tip: If you're hungry, grab a seat at Sienna Store and Cafe by Art Rickshaw.

The setup is popular among café patrons who are looking for visually appealing aesthetics for Instagram and draws attention on social media. But what really makes Serentea a paradise is the calm that permeates the cosy enclosed area that radiates artistic flair. Order Double Cheese Ramen and Diamond Fish to enjoy every bite. If you're lucky, the owner will engage you in a stimulating discussion about the café culture and sincerely welcome suggestions for improvements to the menu and interior design.

Must-Try: Burgers, Darjeeling Tea, Mousse, Ramen

Timing: 1 PM - 10 PM

Price: INR 750 for two

Enjoy Galentine's Day in a creative way at Moonlight Glyph Art Studio! Bring your friends along for an exciting creative session that includes scrapbooking to save your best memories, elaborate string art, tote bag customisation, and fluid art teddy bear painting. Customise presents from the ground up, use Varmala preservation to produce classic mementos, and discover unusual, fascinating gifting ideas. 

Timinng: Open 24 hours

Price: INR 500 onwards

Google Rating: 5/5

LBB Tip: Prior booking is required

See a movie with your best friends by your side to ease into the love-filled week, whether it's a romantic comedy or a comedy. You can catch up on each other's lives without worrying about missing any narrative hints because you've probably seen them previously. Catch the re-releases of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Padmavat, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Sanam Teri Kasam, and Jab We Met. Or get tickets for Ei Raat Tomar Amar, Omor Shongi, and other films if you want to have an intellectual date out with your thoughts. 

Pro Tip: Hit up these single-screen cinemas in the city!

This is the ancestral residence of Kavi Guru Rabindranath Tagore, located in North Calcutta. This enormous 35,000-square-metre space is where the author and Nobel Prize laureate for literature passed away. The entire house has been turned into a museum, with his honours and exquisite poetry displayed everywhere. A number of this mansion's portions have been classified based on his international travels. It will undoubtedly evoke many memories if you have read his poetry and prose as a child.

Timing: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Price: INR 20 per person

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Girish Park metro station. You can also book Ola/Uber services. There are public buses that drive towards the Thakurbari.

One of the most well-liked neighbourhoods in South Kolkata is Gariahat, which is a centre for shoppers, window shoppers, and foodies. This is the place to go if you want to spend a day strolling about, eating street food, browsing stalls, and having some solo shopping sessions. Accessories include earrings, bangles, dupattas, sarees, ceramics, picture frames, crockery that's Pinterest-worthy phone covers, shoes, clothing, and more. And you're winning if you can haggle! The best part is you can shop for items here at just INR 10. 

How To Reach: You can take an auto, a bus or even your car. You can book a cab as well.

Pro Tip: Know more about this market here!

Need a little boost of energy before, during, or after shopping? For the rolls and Bengali munchies, go to Campari. There is always a queue as this establishment has been in Kolkata for more than 40 years and is well-known for its deep-fried cutlets and egg chicken rolls.

Timing: 4 PM - 9 PM

Price: INR 150 for two people

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Pro Tip: Know more here!