In response to the wonderful Chai Pe Charcha challenge initiated by @TusharSuradkar, I had the opportunity to explore tea culture in Kolkata alongside @NandKK – and to make impactful contributions aligned with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
You can watch Insta real of Chai Pe Charcha here
We began our chai journey at dosaa.in Restaurant, where over cups of chai, we exchanged ideas about sustainable tourism, accessibility, and the role of Local Guides in building smarter cities.
Among the variety of dosas available at dosaa.in, I chose to try the Mushroom Masala Dosa, which turned out to be really delicious and worth recommending!
One of the most memorable experiences was enjoying lemon tea at the Floating Restaurant operated by West Bengal Tourism, anchored near Babu Ghat. While visiting, I noticed the location was incorrectly marked on Google Maps. I’m happy to share that I’ve corrected the location to help future visitors find it more accurately. Here’s the corrected map link. 
To promote traditional and eco-friendly practices, I also added local tea stalls serving tea in kulhad (clay cups), which not only enhance the taste but also reduce plastic usage.
Here are a few newly added tea stalls:
- Tea Stall near Howrah Railway Station serving in Kulhad
- Local Kulhad Chai Point near Howrah Ferry
- Tea Stall near Belur Railway Station
- Another tea Stall on the way to Belur Railway Station
A special thank you to @NandKK for gifting me two beautiful Local Guides badges cum fridge magnets, which made this meetup even more memorable.
Through these contributions, we’re not only enriching the map but also supporting cultural heritage and environmentally conscious consumption – core values of the SDGs.
#ChaiPeCharcha
#LocalGuidesForSDG
and I am sure ht eKulhad tea was fabulous too.