I Can't Believe It's Kolkata! (CRAZY Rich and Poor) 🇮🇳
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2024
- #India #indiatravel #kolkata #questmall
In this video i explore the crazy contrast between rich and poor in Kolkata within 200m of my hotel from the friendly neighbourhood barber to the 5 star luxury dining experiende at Baraka in Quest Mall, i was blown away by the many fascets of this culturally rich city (including the Queen Victoria memorial)
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00:00 Intro from Kolkata hood
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One of the best UA-camr I have seen. Seeing this video I think my next visit to India I will include kolkota . Thank you so much.
That is so kind of you to say! Maybe in a few more months I’ll be able to share my journey with more people like you
Because bengali is the local language not hindi
If that is the answer, what was the question? ha, thanks for commenting brother
@@InvestedAdventure you were saying that whether you need to practice your hindi as people you were speaking to was not responding the way you were expecting.
Safe travel.
@@InvestedAdventure also hope you will be back to kolkata again.. I could show u around more off beat places
বিহারী তে ভরে গেছে সব।
Brother being a Christian from Kolkata was surprised after coming back home after working abroad and visiting the church and having to pay money to visit my own church. It's only happened after lock down and the church management has made that church a money making property now... having fashion shows and tourists activities etc . You made the right choice by turning back... because of the negative vibe . It's not about the money It's about the first vibe. Salute ❤
Thanks my friend
Hi guys
Come back again KOLKATA At DURGA PUJA month of OCTOBER
It is biggest Festival of Kolkata
I hear this is meant to be huge!! Is it also celebrated elsewhere in India?
@@InvestedAdventure
It is very famous of Kolkata
@@InvestedAdventure Yes Durga Puja is celebrated in other states too but not on the scale of West Bengal.
Hey james love these videos man. The barbers 380 was almost a fair price. Im indian, living jus near Kolkata, in a city called ranchi. Its much less developed than Kolkata, but i still pay 200, jus for haircut and facewash. The barber was highly respectable as well. Dont worry too much, if u feel something is fishy ask the locals who know English (before u buy or get any service or products)
Hey Kam, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me, as well as watching the video 🤴 Kolkata was perhaps the most impressive modern city I visited in India, but I also liked exploring the local neighbourhood too.
I can’t believe that the local barber was so humble and did such a good job for 380, when a tabouleh salad at the place I went to in the evening (200 meters away at Quest mall) cost 715, before service and tax! Thankfully the restaurant provided a couple of things on the house for me to try, as I would never have spent that kind of money whilst on travels (and, frankly, I find the local eateries - as with barbers - more interesting).
I appreciate your tip and will check out some videos of Ranchi so I have a better understanding of where you’re from, and the city of Kolkata.
Be sure to subscribe, in case you haven’t already, as I’d be keen to speak more in my coming videos. I head to the south of India after my brief stop in Vietnam 🇮🇳
@@InvestedAdventure oh yes sure. Ranchi is not more of a tourist place so don't worry you're not missing anything. It's around 400kms from Kolkata, and neighbouring state of the state in which Kolkata is located. All good brother. And yeah, 715 is costly but it highly depends on the restaurant as the ones which look standard and high class are generally expensive. But all good as long you feel that it was worth it, theres no harm. I hope you enjoy your stay, when you're back from Vietnam!
Let me know if you need help ☺️🙏 and yes I'm subscribed:)
that..."Glad to be back" was hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha
WOWW... you captured the Evening beautifully ,, amazing shot
Thank you very much. It was a beautiful evening
You're very positive you're spreading good vibes everywhere very good thanks for visiting india ❣️
Thank you Pratham. I’m a positive person but I don’t shy away from showing the truth
I was born and brough up in Kolkata but I have never visited Quest myself lmaooo. Didn't know there was a no cam policy In Quest 😭
P.s.: in case you want to get to know Kolkata better, I can assist you with that. There are many hidden gems here, not famous but behatiful places and eateries!.
That sounds great, thank you so much. I’ll be sure to get your recommendations if I return
Hello, i'm from Calcutta. I've recently come across to your channel and i already subscribed it. Really like the content and enjoy your time here in India! 😀
Super, dhanyvad my friend! Shame we missed each other when I was there!
During the Raj Calcutta was the biggest and most important city in the world after London and till 1970 it was the biggest and most important city of Asia.
From the 90s after the Soviet fell and America grew close to India, the Indian sentiment towards the British became softer with every passing years. The Biritsh looted trillions of dollars from this city and the Bengal area alone. Bengal was overlooked during droughts during ww2 and it became the worst drought and famine in the world. So, cities are friendly but as you go to the remote areas where modernity hasn't reached much there people maybe rude.
Thanks for taking time to explain these facts to me my friend. This is what makes my adventures so much richer as I travel through different cultures, shaped by important histories. I'd love to hear your take in my coming videos too
@@InvestedAdventure I absolutely love your videos, your super energetic voice and "All Right!"😂
Great video. Hi James enjoy your time. Take care
Thanks darling!
James..you again in Kolkata....nice to see you again
Thanks Father! Likewise
James my name is Ali....not father 😢..... 😅😅😅
the Baraka restaurant is very happy in Quest Mall.... good job, James.
I hope so! I had been there a couple of times as the food was BANGING
Good Going , Brother.
Hey Manoj
The place from where you bought the kulfi, it was the MP Birla Planeterium, the largest planeterium in Asia.
Wow! In all of Asia!? I can see why the queue might also have been the longest in Asia
hahaha😂😂@@InvestedAdventure
Can you please tell us which camera and mic you are using ? & What are the filming equipment you carry while traveling ?
I'll add a link in the description
I see many people talking nonsense about barber price, well its absolutely reasonable. He was staying at South Kolkata near quest mall which is a posh area in Kolkata, plus it was an airconditioned Salon and they did face wash using Shehnaz Hussain products, that aint cheap!!!! Dont compare it with cheap fatichar barber shop you go to. They didnt overcharge, rather I would say they charged fair or even less. I know places in Kolkata that would charge even more in South Kolkata. So if you dont much about Kolkata, its better to talk less!!!!
I agree. The guys there offered a great service which was accessible to locals (and me!) who were looking for a little extra care - not just the in-and-out experience
@@InvestedAdventureI love your videos so much.❤
I am from Kolkata West Bengal too.Are you from England?
Sir it's nice that you are at Kolkata. But all you gotta know that just because local language is Bengali that's why some food names are kinda different here, like when you see a pani puri it's actually Fuchka and when you call it samosa it's actually Singara!! Like that we have different names as they taste different too!
Oh that’s amazing thanks so much
at 25:04 the people at the back bombing the scene haha.. and the bored policeman..😆
Yeah the policeman!!
Weird question…I really like your sun glasses. What brand are they?
Loved the video as well. I’m heading to Kolkata in September so you gave some great insights
Thanks my friend. Oliver Peoples. Served me well!
The Kolkata Hawkers outside Birla Planetarium are having a ball haha..
You know the spot brother?
@InvestedAdventure I was born and raised in Kolkata I am a Calcuttan..
Please come again at the festival in October" Durga Puja ".
Durga puja is the greatest festival of West Bengal , india. Goodness durga and her children worship for 5 days .She is symbol of strength and power .
I’ve heard good things!
Hi! You should visit Jorasanko, the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore, College Street, Asia's biggest book-selling market, and College Street coffee house, South Kolkata Lake or we call it Dhakuria Lake, and take a day out to visit Shantiniketan. Do visit it during rain or winter. I liked your video. 🙂
Oh wow, a second hand book market! That sounds like an incredible day!!
@@InvestedAdventure Yes 🙂
10 is not for entering church. It's for poor children's and charity
Thanks for clarifying
I love your content ❤❤
Not as much as I love your name! 😆
22:12 Likewise dude.
thanks brother!
Love from WestBengal, coochbehar.
Dhanyavad Sujata
You have the best videos man, keep it up! Greetings from East Coast Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks Kegan, I'm about to get out and shoot my first video in KL now! Be sure to subscribe as I drop videos daily (longs/shorts on opposite days)
Man I live in Salt Lake but I missed you
I didn't even knew you came to WB
Salt Lake 🇺🇸?
@@InvestedAdventure never mind I live in Kolkata too
Idk why I even used Salt Lake
Like your haircut...😊
Thanks man. It was a good trim there
👍🏼🙏🏼Kolkata❤️🇮🇳
Are you from there, Ayush?
Yes I’m from Kolkata staying 10mins from Salt Lake stadium.
The next time you visit Kolkata come to Newtown
What’s going on there brother?
@james after having your haircut in Karaya Road Beck Bagan you took a taxi to Victoria Memorial for 200rs I must say you got a fair Deal...as per Kolkata standard.
Ah thats good to know! I like to pay a fair price - not be harsh on local workers, but equally not be taken advantage of
Wow... 380 for all of that was cheap!!! I pay 100 for a simple trimmer haircut in a tyre 2 city [ but then, the guy visits my place instead of me having to visit his shop].
Such a good service too!
You should come back at the month ot October
The biggest festival of world celebrate here. It is even recorded at UNESCO
Shoukd come. It is celebrate whole differently onky here
What is the name of this? Is it the puja?
@@InvestedAdventure yes it is durga puja
During this u will find each and every street lighten up, decorated with pandals and all people with happy face and new clothes
It is something different from anything. Can't be express in words only it can be experienced.
During this time what hindu what muslim Or what others. All steep out from their home and visit street over streets and pandals
Welcome to Jaipur Rajasthan ❤
Thanks Kailash - check out my other videos there and be sure to subscribe!
I am big fan of you ♥️I am watching all videos you every video like
U are staying in parkcurkas just near by me..
Cool hood!
brother was just next to my house, funny that I randomly click on this videos
That’s such a coincidence, near the palace?
@@InvestedAdventure now I am a subscriber too
Finally I m in ur video ... u scare me at first 19:22 m that military personnel to whom u shook hands and hug me
Hey Sahil, nice to meet you!
Please dear sir please visit badi patan devi temple patna sahib famous and popular temple of patna bihar one vlog Please
Hey Neha, your channel appears to have the temple vlogs on lock 🔒 Be sure to check out my upcoming videos in Indonesia - I think you’ll like them!
@@InvestedAdventure era
Badi Patan Devi Temple Patna Bihar When will the vlog be uploaded? You must visit Badi Patan Devi Temple of Patna once.

Badi Patan Devi Temple Patna Bihar
Brother he took extra charge in barber Shop the price of hair cut and massage is around 100-150 and that ice cream cost is 20
Be aware that type of things
Thank you
Lol I cannot ever get it right. I should have given the scam coffee guy 5 bucks, but I shouldn’t have paid these guys what they asked for (a fair price). It seems I cannot win, so I’ll just stop paying attention to other’s opinions. Thanks anyway - I’m sure your intentions were good
@@InvestedAdventure brother this type of people scammed every foreigners who came for tourism if you have any doubt about whether it is fair price or not ask anyone near you
@@InvestedAdventure may thay tell you fair price
@@InvestedAdventure in my state bihar every thing are very cheap that hair cut is around 40 in my village and in city around 90 rupees it may be different for every state , I also travelled in many states even I stayed in south India there prices are very costly but in North Indian all items price is likely same my attention is not bad i just want to aware you
Love your vlogging ❤️❤️
380 totally fair lmao wtf r u talking about. I live near westbengal, in ranchi. I pay 200, with not massage and shit. 380 is justified.
11:55 thats because this place is probably getting more tourists than actual prayers. 🤣
it may still be free entry during prayer times. not sure. 🤔
Hmm maybe brother
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Much love my friend
Jai shree Ram
Hope you are enjoying in India ❤❤
Thanks Shivam. I’m going to be heading south in a few days after my Vietnam series - be sure to look out for it!
Go to North East India megalya and arunachal pradesh❤❤❤
What is there to do there?
*We have to pay to go to a church? 💀 I went there too few years ago the moment I saw a counter I didn't go in too, even though it was cheap* 😂🤣 *I don't know why either*
Curious hey
Its like "dumb and dumber "--😂😂you got the refrence accurate
I almost felt a bit mean when I saw that back in the edit, but im glad you got the humour!
Hi James , you need to visit Hyderabad. The food here is one of the best in India 🥘🍜
Hey Emmanuel, I should be there before very long. I’ll take any suggestions! Thanks mate
@@InvestedAdventure Do visit Hotel Shadab/Mehfil for a great biryani, you also need to Visit the iconic Charminar & try the street food over there.
Mr. Whiteman, don’t impose your ethnocentric views on others!!!
Everyone can see you for who you are...
Our Native language is Bengali
How similar is that to Hindi? I found the standard of English there to be completely different to other parts of India
People of Bihar don't get jobs in there own state and come to Bangla to grab our job ..our place and spreading Hindi .... Bengali is the language of Kolkata ...learn and speak Bengali...
I was only there for a couple of days brother - where else in the world will I use Bengali?
@@InvestedAdventure that's not your problem you must watch other bloger that talking in Hindi ...most of the people of Kolkata now migrant from Bihar ...there state has no devlopement no job no food ...they lived 40000 people per day from there state to develop city like Mumbai, Kolkata , Chennai Bengaluru...they are betraying with there own birthplace there own mother tongue...how could they respect our language...ok next time you come we shal met and we will learn Bengali ... second biggest language in the India 🇮🇳 joy Hind 🇮🇳joy Bangla 💚✌🏻
@@sayandutta9784abe joy hind nhi jai hind hota hai😅😅
@@arnabdas9220 Joy Hind 🇮🇳❤️ Joy Bangla ❤️
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