World's largest secondhand book market
College Street
Why locals love it
It is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters. Kolkata’s historic College Street is India’s largest book market, lending it the endearing nickname Boi Para–”Book Town.” College Street’s main draw is that it boasts a collection of almost every single title to ever have been sold in Kolkata. Rare books are sold at dirt cheap prices here.
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Why you should visit it
As the name suggests, College Street is lined by many of Kolkata’s academic institutions: the University of Calcutta, Sanskrit College, Presidency University, the Medical College of Kolkata, to name a few. With an area spanning almost one million square feet, College Street is also the largest secondhand book market in the world.
Special tip
College Street is accessible by car, metro, bus or tram. The closest tram station is the Esplanade Tram Depot.
Mon-Sa: 09:30-20:00
Mon-Sa: 09:30-20:00