Food
Paramount Sherbets
College Street
Uncovered by Souvik Banerjee
Many Gems.
One Kolkata.
Share Your Para's Hidden Gem
You know your para better than anyone. Share a place, tradition or local favourite that deserves to be known beyond your neighbourhood.
Step-by-step Guide
How to Participate
Add your para's hidden gem to TOI's Amar Para collection and be credited for the discovery.
1
Share Your Hidden Gem
Tell us about a place, tradition or local favourite from your para that deserves to be known across Kolkata.
2
Upload & Submit
You may add a photo or video of your hidden gem to support your entry.
3
Guess the Para
Can you recognise a para from just a few clues? Play Guess the Para and stand a chance to win cool merchandise.
Important notes
Submission Guidelines
Your hidden gem must be a real place, street, food stall, or building from Kolkata.
Upload clear, relevant photos or videos. Avoid blurry, out-of-focus or stock images.
All entries will be reviewed. Only genuine, original submissions that meet the campaign guidelines will be considered for publication.
Keep it respectful and authentic. Share accurate local context and celebrate your para with pride.
Multiple submissions are welcome. Nominate as many deserving hidden gems from your para as you like.
Community Discoveries
Hidden Gems Discovered So Far
Mapped so far236 GEMS
Places
Mallick Ghat Market
Howrah Bridge
Uncovered by Sagnik D.
Traditions
Kumartuli Idol Makers
North Kolkata
Uncovered by Rimi Sen
Events
Heritage Library
Shyambazar
Uncovered by Arpita B.