Most Bengali girls love to take a quiet stroll by a garden or a park, away from the busy city streets, where they can walk hand-in-hand and discuss about all things under the sky. The Rabindra Sarovar lake is a great spot in Kolkata for a romantic walk in the evenings.

This is also a great place to get those sunset-lit selfies as the lake is surrounded by lush spreads of greenery, bejewelled with vibrant blossoms DJ-ed by the chirping of numerous birds.

If you want a walk to remember, then the Rabindra Sarovar Lake in Kolkata is a must-visit romantic spot in the City of Joy.

You may also choose to talk over some delicious munchies or over the sultry smoke of hookah at the two notable cafes cum lounges in Kolkata – Bistro by the Park and at Caafe 360. If you visit the Bistro, then it is highly recommended to take a seat on the over-sized, almost bed-like couches on their mezzanine floor to get the best view of this adorably decorated place. Just like Caafe 360 degree, this place also serves hookah along with an assortment of grubs and beverages. However, alcohol is available at the Bistro by the Park, which is not available at the Caafe 360.

There are a few romantic stops you can make in Kolkata to impress your special date when in college and who knows, maybe this could make a story worth telling your children later!

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Thinking of inviting your college mates on a night out at a nearby pub? How about playing some games to celebrate your thirst? Let’s have a look at the four most popular drinking games played at renowned restaurants by college students.

1. Old is Gold, so try your hands on some beer-pong: The age-old game of beer pong is a favourite among college-goers. Over the years rules for playing this game have undergone changes depending on the members, but the basic norms have remained unaltered. The basic ingredients for the game remain the same and include – a ping-pong table and classic red plastic cups. To play the game first, set up a formation of 10 cups on each side of the ping-pong table. Note that the cups should be placed in a triangle. Fill each cup with roughly three to four ounces of beer. If you have big groups then divide them in two teams. Then the players while standing on either side of the table must aim to toss a ping-pong ball into one of the cups of their opponent team. The team clearing all the cups is deemed as the winner.


2. The All-in-one party hit: Drink-a-Palooza is originally a board game involving each member using their skills. This way no one feels left out in the party. Given the challenges are not repetitive; the social gathering won’t get stale. This monopoly of party games combines both old and new drinking games into one box.


3. The King’s Cups: You need plastic cups or glasses placed on the table and spread a deck of card removing the jokers. This forms a circle of cards around the glass. Players stand in a circular position with their drinking glasses and are asked to draw a card. What makes this game an absolute favourite is the fact that people can socialise.


4. The Bomb shot: A game also called as Depth charge is a game that suits just right for people who simply can’t do without alcohol. Alcohol, pint and shot glasses are used for playing this game. Restaurateurs hosting the party have to mix two types of drinks. The proportion will be three-fourth of beer placed on the table with a shot glass of whisky floating in the beer mug. When the glass tips over into the beer, players need to drink it all and those that lose must perform a funny stunt.

Now that you are aware of what to play it will also be wise to save your pay at boozy parties. YUP card takes care of your bills once you subscribe to the card to get exciting student offers on restaurants.

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The City of Joy, where Bengalis sip cutting tea and debate on politics, movies, books, sports and almost everything else under the sky! The city that sleeps late and wakes up even later… but what does this city rightfully called as tilottoma do during the late-night hours. Do poets and writers stroll round the otherwise busy lanes of Circular Road or Lance Down or Park Street?! Where can you find the intellectuals of Kolkata and is their poison of choice still cutting tea after the stroke of midnight?

Like all other Indian metro-cities, Kolkata is an eclectic mix of the young and the old merging to form a morphed existence. Nightlife in Kolkata has its own history, dates back to the earliest times of the British Raj where the clubs at Park Street would be lit up with glamour of the solo or group performers, be it jazz or country, the babus could get it all here. But the nightlife of the city has come a long way since then now there’s a choice between ghazals, jazz or rock. And the popular belief that Kolkata nightlife is only around Park Street is far from the truth.

Here are the best nightlife spots, pubs and clubs in Kolkata that you must pay a visit:

You can use college ID to bag the best of student discounts on alcohol at these spots to double the fun. Cheers to the Bengali way!

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This club known for its great music and shabby chic ambience is located at the Park Hotel in Park Street, Kolkata. The décor resembles that of a British pub and is the only one in India and Asia that hosts live music every single night of the year. If you want to listen to the local voices while sipping a quiet drink at the comfy corners you must visit this pub at the Park.

Insider scoop: this is where the future celebrities come to play and the local music enthusiasts come to listen!

A heritage hotel of Kolkata serves drinks, lunch and dinner.

Nirvana Park Plaza:

Located at the Park Plaza in Ballygunge is relatable to its very namesake. The ambience in this spot is perfect for a quiet drink and dinner out with friends or with a date. The ambience has its own unique charm which is further enhanced with the music of the place.

Tantra:

Also located inside the Park Hotel is a popular nightclub here. Get ready to bust your best moves with the music at this place. Wednesdays and Saturdays are the best days for enjoying themed parties. One of the best dance floors in the city the ambience is congenial and sultry.

Underground – Hotel Hindustan International

A well-stocked bar with dim lighting and great ambience coupled with the trendiest music. This is not a very old nightclub in Kolkata but has emerged to be the most popular ones. The cuisine on offer at Underground is Japanese, Korean and North Indian.

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