College Street Book Market

Kolkata's historic College Street is home to India's largest book market, also known as Boi Para - Book Town. With an area spread over one million square feet, College Street is also the largest second-hand book market in the world.

There are hundreds of book shops (large and small) along the long road, and it is also home to the largest publishing houses in India. Bookshops range from standard brick-and-mortar cases to small temporary stalls made of bamboo, canvas, or sheets of metal.

Each shops and store has its history. As the name suggests, College Street surrounded by many educational institutions of Kolkata; Such as Kolkata University, Sanskrit College, Presidency University, and Medical College of Kolkata are few names.

The highlight of the College Street Book Bazaar is that it houses a collection of almost every single title that has sold in Kolkata to date. Rare books sold at bargain prices and extensive bargains are the order of the day.