Calcutta

[Strand 25]

i remember long ago you could walk around victoria memorial in calcutta and expect to see women approach you with an offer to sit with you. essentially, the package was that you could fondle their breasts and play with their pussies while they gave you a quick hand job. is this still available? are there any more services included? and what's the going rate now? (it used to be 25-40 rupees about 4-5 years back)

[Ekspat]

First, if you are NOT an Indian (I mean of a white / Afro / chinese race), then I would strongly advice you AGAINST visiting this part of the city.

Yeah, agree, as I wrote it in my posting #63.

But anyway, the most of India is stinking like hell, I won't visit it a second time. Still loose my appetite when thinking back....

[Long Bone]

I am back from a quick trip to Kolkata. Though I had visited the city several times, I never ventured into Red light district (the infamous "Sonagachi"). Here is a quick guide for all those who are curious about it.

First, if you are NOT an Indian (I mean of a white / Afro / chinese race), then I would strongly advice you AGAINST visiting this part of the city. I never saw a white person at that place and you may invite too much attention and trouble!

Second, the hygine factor. That place is so stinkingly filthy (the streets), I lost my appetite for a day just thinking about it. However, there are few buildings having "high class" stuff which have rooms fitted with clean beds, AC, Freezers, liquor and even "dance floors" !!! Avoid eating cooked food sold on the streets.

Third, STD / HIV alert. ALWAYS carry and wear protection. Gachi has the highest concentration of HIV infected sex workers. The sWs are well educated by NGOs and they insists on condoms. But the desperate ones can do without it. Beware of the quality of the latex. Carry your own.

How to get there? : Its easy. Take the Kolkata Metro to Girish Part station. You will alight at CR avenue. Walk in the same Road keeping "Liberty cinema" to your left. Keep walking for 5 mins. You can watch the shop hoardings which give out the street names in English. CR avenue changes its name to Jatindra Mohan avenue (its the same stretch). You should see a Bharath Petroleum (BP) outlet. A very next crossing is entrace to Red Light area.

Time: The action starts around evening. Visiting between 6:30 PM and 9 PM may be good. I never tried other timings. The rates go down considerably as it gets late in the night.

Pimps: By this time, you should be pounced on by the pimps. I would advise not to yield to pimps early in the game. Keep walking in the Road ignoring them. That road connects to another avenue (parallel to CR avenue). You can get a good view of the SWs who line up the street staring at the commuters. The pimps will try to lure you with all the tricks. If you walk briskly, you will be "passed" on to the next pimp by the whistle signs. Just ignore them and walk. Eventually they will leave you to your own. If you have specific preferences, you may choose to go with a pimp. Don't hesitate or shy with pimps. Tell them what you want. They will take their cut anyway. Ensure you get what you pay for.

Action: As a common feature of the sub-continent, sadly most of the girls working at Gachi are either traficked from poor parts of the country (Jharkhand, Andhra, Bangladesh, Nepal etc) or second generation professionals who are born there. They can be rated between 2 to 7/10. Hindi is commonly spoken along with Bengali. English is very hard to come by. You need to pay upfront to mamasan or the Girl. There are some buildings named Prem Sangam, Prem Bandhan etc which have neon lightings and playing loud music to showcase "quality". The rate varies from Rs.300 to Rs.800 for a ST session. Pimps offer the overnight package. The rates depend on your negotiating skills.

Girls do not offer BJ (even covered) or Anal. Only missionary is allowed. No doggy style either. The Girls tend to hurry you up OR they may get "mobile" calls during the action to spoil the fun. Speak with mamasan and be demand your money's worth.

Happy and safe mongering in Kolkata.

[Aunsa]

I just saw this as well this evening on BBC4, and makes you think! I have to go to India in 5 days time for work for a few days, but makes me sick just to even think about getting laid there! Dam!

[Mike De H]

I just saw the movie "born into brothels" which is a documentry about the children of prostitutes in calcutta.It was filmed in the red light area which name I can't remember.Has anyone been to this street and whats the deal with a foreigner walking around looking for trade? I see alot of beautiful indian women here in new york but do they date out of their race????


Artisttyp

I just saw this program now...

I saw the documentary on TV about half an hour ago called "Born into brothels". About kids brought up in brothels of Calcutta in India. About an American woman teaching photography to kids of prostitutes, trying to help a small group of unusually street wise clever and gifted kids. Help them get an education despite all the incredibe prejudices against them.

I had tears streaming down my face by the end I am unashamed to say.

I saw eleven year old girls, ready to becaome the fourth generation prostitute of the family, ("My auntie has sent for me to 'work in the line' in Bombay").I saw a ten year old be called a "worthless fucking ****" in Hindi by a next door neighbour. All the girl said was "you certainly know how to use your mouth."

I saw a nine year old boy being beaten for not doing his chores (apparently, even though workstarts at four inthe morning) whilst being called "son of a fuck-pig" or similar. The dignity with which they held themselves was terrific. As more doors closed for them, you saw the light leave their eyes along with the hope.

Oh, one of the kids went on a plane and asked "does the Window Open" as hewas sent to Amsterdam by a Charity to help judge photos at a competition there. This is what a lack of education does, even to the talented and the gifted.

Some of the kids (especially the two you knew were the best and the brightest) did OK. Beloved parents dragged the rest down. When he came back, he had a nice surprise. His Mother died in a kitchen accident. (Her Pimp burned her alive).

I don't think I want to monger in India any more.

[Jeffpooh00]

hi there,

sme advice please, is it wise for a foreigner to go to sonagachi alone? is it actually dangerous or does it just mean that the girls will double their prices as soon as i walk in? whats the situation with police, will they just hassle for a few rupees or will they see more possibilities and arrest hopeing to get a lot more? your advice is much appreciated.

[Kevin Gati]

I will in Calcutta for couple days 1st of March 06, plan to stay at the Park Hotel, primary beacuse of the tantra disco. Any info will be apreciate. Looking for educate girl for a couple of days.

[Eberhard]

Hi,

I will be in Calcutta end of March and first week in April.

Any fellows there to meet?

Can anyone provide me with some information where to stay and where to find a girl to bring in my hotel?

Thanks

[Ioanna Y]

Sonagachi, if I'm not mistaken. I've been there and went 200m inside. Realised that it isn't my cup of tea and left, so can't give better info.
Take care, mate!

That is the name. you tell every taxi driver and they will repeat as " Gachi", and will take you there. The price for a short time has been increased upto 1.5 / 2K. Once saw a police raid action. I wanted to take a pic but was stopped by the officer in plain clothes next to me. Then I walked a little further for about 50M and went in and checked 3 buildings and found my laid for 2K. Nice experience.

[Rajarao]

Hi friends,

I am visiting calcutta in this week. Can fellow mongers post their experiences in sonagachi (particularly buildings Neelkamal, Premxxx etc)?

If you have any good contacts please pm me. I will try to reciprocate.

[Ekspat]

It was filmed in the red light area which name I can't remember.

Sonagachi, if I'm not mistaken. I've been there and went 200m inside. Realised that it isn't my cup of tea and left, so can't give better info.
Take care, mate!

[Artisttyp]

I just saw the movie "born into brothels" which is a documentry about the children of prostitutes in calcutta.It was filmed in the red light area which name I can't remember.Has anyone been to this street and whats the deal with a foreigner walking around looking for trade? I see alot of beautiful indian women here in new york but do they date out of their race????


Artisttyp

[Fresh Meat]

Hi,

After going thru various forums in South Asia I find that foreigners are not able to get quality stuff or they are ripped off . Since we all know that in south asia prostitution per se is illegal and if you really want to enjoy without the fear of raid the only option is to hire a apartment for the purpose. In this regard I propose if I get the support of fellow mongers that I will take care the local infrastructure and we can all enjoy the quality local meat which is available in abundance. I just need your support for upkeep of the facilities.

Anyone interested? Also pls note that i can offer this facilities to foreigners only and not of indian origin for obivious reaons.

Let me know in private message.

Fresh Meat

[Lagap333]

Any one interested in info/tel no.s of girls willing to come to hotels llike Hyatt and Park? PM me.

Lg3

[Rajarao]

Hi,

I will be in Calcutta from 3rd December to 6th December. Can anybody help me with some freelancers contacts?

Thanks

Raj