Shyambazar
শ্যামবাজার
The five-point crossing
Five roads meet under the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on horseback, and that crossing is the front door of North Kolkata. Around it are old cabins, sweet shops and the theatre district that ran down Bidhan Sarani.
Did you know
- The equestrian statue of Netaji at the crossing is the best-known meeting point in the north.
- Shyambazar was the northern terminus of the tram network for most of its life.
A short walk to try
From the five-point crossing walk south down Bidhan Sarani past the sweet shops to Hatibagan market, about 1 km.
Getting there
- Metro
- Shyambazar (Blue Line)
Places to visit in Shyambazar
- Shyambazar Five-Point Crossing: Netaji on horseback, where five roads meet.
- Golbari: The round-fronted corner shop known for dark, slow-cooked kosha mangsho.