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Chowringhee Guide

Kolkata , West Bengal
One of the most active neighbourhoods in Kolkata, Chowringhee blends the business sector with the entertainment and shopping sectors. In the 17th century, Chowringhee was a small village separated from a tiger-infested jungle by paddy fields and bamboo groves. By the middle of the 18th century, the British influence had become stronger, and they built magnificient houses and mansions in this distr ... read more