How bad is traffic in Kolkata, West Bengal?

This is a very dirty place, grimy, yo can say that. Therefore, know that you wouldn’t have a really good experience. There are certainly good places to see, but the rest of the city is, well, not so good, anyway. ‘This one’s really polluted, and people don’t much actually care about their surroundings. Traffic is a problem, and if you want to see bad coordination, come here, and stay here for a week. There, this isn’t a bright picture, but reality, though.

– Anyone moving to Kolkata must have working knowledge of either Bengali or Hindi, especially if they are to rely on public transport. Even otherwise, knowing either of these two languages is important to make it work here.
– Traffic in Kolkata may not be as bad as other metropolitans but traffic directions change at certain times of the day. For example, certain roads have only one-way traffic at certain times. Using online maps is particularly helpful for the newcomer.
– Sharing a cab with a bunch of strangers is not advisable. People have been mugged in the process.
– If someone is relocating from a different city, street food probably won’t pose a problem. But foreigners are warned to stay away from it. Not only can it be particularly tough on the digestive system, as many of my acquaintances have found out the hard way, hawkers have also been known to dupe customers who aren’t familiar with the tricks of their trade. Speaking of trade, anyone visiting New Market must be well-versed in the art of haggling. Prices can come down to as much as one-fourth, if negotiated the right way.
– Late night wandering in the city is not particularly safe. It is advisable to reach one’s destination by 10pm.

It is a beautiful place over all. It has its own pros and cons. Let me first tell you about the pros which are:
* Transportation is available 24/7.
* There are a lot of beautiful and fun places, where you can go with family.
* The rent not that much too.

Now the cons:
* The air here is not that great.
* There is a lot of traffic here at time.
* Overall a lot of place are just crowded a lot of time.

Know about traffic during the rush hour. Also, how to communicate in local or native language as the locals might not understand what they are trying to say. Car honking is quite famous in our city, you can hear honking at all times of night and morning.

Move to Kolkata in winter. The weather is excellent here during this season. Or, you could also consider moving here during Durga Puja, a five-day festival welcoming the main Goddess of Bengali Hindus home. The city is an elaborate affair during this festivity with beautiful pandals and dressed up people everywhere. The streets here are known by various names and you would rarely find street signs, so it is important to get acquainted with the landmarks of the city fast. Also, use the metro for fast and reliable transportation so that you can avoid the long traffic during office hours.

Kolkata is the city of joy. It’s famous for its palaces and old buildings. If you come to my city visit the National museum and the Victoria Memorial Hall. Don’t forget to have the street food and drink tea from the local shops. But in spite of all the beautiful things my city is a bit chaotic and has a lot of traffic which is often disturbing.

Kolkata, also known as the city of joy is a place where people are humble and helpful. If a person is qualified enough then he/she would end up making decent income for living. The authentic Bengali cuisine that the city serves is worth dying for. Daytime is commonly represented by hustling traffic as life here is quite busy bt nights are Serene and peaceful.

The city is typically affordable to live in when it is compared to other Metropolitan cities in India. It is also extremely growing in its culture. The city is well connected throughout which eases the transport and communication. The city does not have high traffic which is also another added benefit.

For someone visiting Kolkata first time will seem like a too crowded and congested. However, Kolkata is an acquired taste and gets good with time. It is a city with emotion and more you learn to appreciate it, the faster you can adapt to the city. Kolkata is hot and humid throughout the year except for winter.