5 Indian Streets That Give You a Slice of New York
Annanya Saxena | Sep 01, 2025, 18:00 IST
( Image credit : Timeslife )
Highlight of the story: New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but India has streets that share the same unstoppable energy. Park Street in Kolkata transforms into a party zone at night, Linking Road in Mumbai thrives with fashion and bargains, and MG Road in Bengaluru balances corporate rush with pubs and cafés. Pune’s FC Road bursts with youthful chaos, while Delhi’s Hauz Khas mixes old ruins with new-age ideas. These streets capture the heart of urban India in their own unique way.
Just like New York is famous for its nightlife energy, the lights, the crowds, and the feeling that the city never sleeps is really exciting. But you don’t have to travel all the way across the ocean to experience that vibe. Some streets in our India have the same feel, they are busy, colorful, and always moving. The lights, the noise, the color, and the chaos are what make a city come alive. You don’t need to travel across the world to find something like that. India’s iconic streets have their own unstoppable energy. Let’s take a walk through five of them.
Park Street is nothing but Kolkata’s heartbeat. In the day, it’s chaos with offices, cafés, and endless traffic. By night, it completely changes itself into a city glowing with neon signs, hearing live music, and pubs that stay alive till late. In Christmas the entire city stretch lights up itself as if the city decided to have its own Times Square-style celebration.
New York has SoHo, but our Mumbai has Linking Road. This is where you can find fashion , from street stalls selling trendy clothes to branded stores standing side by side. The vibe is young and fast, the walls are painted with graffiti, and there’s always a bargaining scene happening somewhere.
MG Road shows Bengaluru’s split personality. In the daytime, it’s full of office-people, malls, and the usual traffic rush. But by evening, the mood flips ,pubs open their doors and the cafés spill laughter onto the streets. The music around makes you want to do something too. It’s the business face of the city that knows how to unwind.
Ask anyone in Pune where the vibe is, and they’ll point to FC Road. Students play a vital role in giving it its energy, from chai addas to street food stalls, from small bookstores to buzzing corners where friends hang out for hours. It’s raw and noisy which makes it full of life, much like Brooklyn’s laid-back buzz.
Hauz Khas is strange and a beautiful mix of vibe. You’ll see centuries-old fort walls standing right next to quirky cafés. From art spaces to boutiques it has it all. It feels part old-world, part modern hangout, with a creative spark running through every corner. Very much India’s own version of New York’s greenwich village.
The food we share, the music we play, the lights we put up, and the people who keep it all alive show that big-city energy isn’t just a New York thing. It’s right here in our own cities in India.
Explore the latest trends and tips in Health & Fitness, Spiritual, Travel, Life Hacks, Trending, Fashion & Beauty, andRelationships at Times Life!
Which Indian street feels like London’s Oxford Street?
Connaught Place in Delhi feels like walking on the oxford street with a constant rush of people , big brand stores, cafés, and the same shopping energyWhat makes Colaba Causeway in Mumbai stand out?
it’s full of old street shops and trendy boutiques. And the nearby cafés makes it more like a slice of New York’s Lower East Side. Which really makes it stand out from the other streets in India.Why is Brigade Road in Bengaluru often compared to Times Square?
Because of it has neon lights, busy streets, and nightlife. It’s where the city doesn’t sleep, much like Times Square in New York. India also has its own Times Square.
Park Street, Kolkata – The City That Parties
Kolkata- Park street
( Image credit : Unsplash )
Park Street is nothing but Kolkata’s heartbeat. In the day, it’s chaos with offices, cafés, and endless traffic. By night, it completely changes itself into a city glowing with neon signs, hearing live music, and pubs that stay alive till late. In Christmas the entire city stretch lights up itself as if the city decided to have its own Times Square-style celebration.
Linking Road, Mumbai – Shop, Walk, Repeat
Mumbai- Linking road
( Image credit : Pexels )
New York has SoHo, but our Mumbai has Linking Road. This is where you can find fashion , from street stalls selling trendy clothes to branded stores standing side by side. The vibe is young and fast, the walls are painted with graffiti, and there’s always a bargaining scene happening somewhere.
MG Road, Bengaluru – Two Worlds in One
Bangalore- MG ROAD
( Image credit : Timeslife )
MG Road shows Bengaluru’s split personality. In the daytime, it’s full of office-people, malls, and the usual traffic rush. But by evening, the mood flips ,pubs open their doors and the cafés spill laughter onto the streets. The music around makes you want to do something too. It’s the business face of the city that knows how to unwind.
FC Road, Pune – Young and Restless
Pune market
( Image credit : Unsplash )
Ask anyone in Pune where the vibe is, and they’ll point to FC Road. Students play a vital role in giving it its energy, from chai addas to street food stalls, from small bookstores to buzzing corners where friends hang out for hours. It’s raw and noisy which makes it full of life, much like Brooklyn’s laid-back buzz.
Hauz Khas Village, Delhi – Old Walls, New Ideas
Haus khaz
( Image credit : Unsplash )
Hauz Khas is strange and a beautiful mix of vibe. You’ll see centuries-old fort walls standing right next to quirky cafés. From art spaces to boutiques it has it all. It feels part old-world, part modern hangout, with a creative spark running through every corner. Very much India’s own version of New York’s greenwich village.
The food we share, the music we play, the lights we put up, and the people who keep it all alive show that big-city energy isn’t just a New York thing. It’s right here in our own cities in India.
Explore the latest trends and tips in Health & Fitness, Spiritual, Travel, Life Hacks, Trending, Fashion & Beauty, andRelationships at Times Life!
FAQ's
Connaught Place in Delhi feels like walking on the oxford street with a constant rush of people , big brand stores, cafés, and the same shopping energyWhat makes Colaba Causeway in Mumbai stand out?
it’s full of old street shops and trendy boutiques. And the nearby cafés makes it more like a slice of New York’s Lower East Side. Which really makes it stand out from the other streets in India.Why is Brigade Road in Bengaluru often compared to Times Square?
Because of it has neon lights, busy streets, and nightlife. It’s where the city doesn’t sleep, much like Times Square in New York. India also has its own Times Square.