Kolkata’s rains are unforgiving so if you are starting college life in the middle of the monsoons, an umbrella is a must-have. Ditch the plain old back umbrellas and try a colourful one from any of Kolkata’s legendary umbrella stores like Mohendra Dutt and Sons and K.C. Paul. Or try Fancy Market in Kidderpore and New Market. There are a bunch of cute prints available online from animal designs to bright colours.
Where: Mohendra Dutt and Sons
K.C. Paul
Fancy Market
New Market
Online
Pocket Pinch: INR 500+
Pro Tip: Amazon has the best prices for umbrellas but you can check out other sites too.