6 Free Things To Do In Kolkata Around Christmas

Image Courtesy: Sanchita Ghosh

1. Park Street

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2. Maidan

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3. Walk Around

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4. Bow Barracks

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5. St. Cathedral Church

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6. Fun Celebrations

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[{"selector":"#anim-3b56fa45-6226-46a9-a69c-c5ed3722c616","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":20,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1bd1a86a-8573-4ff2-b9f8-6bfbb9a63acb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Kolkatans, are you ready to enjoy a jolly molly Christmas exploring the City of Joy? Image Courtesy: Sanchita Ghosh