Kolkata, or Calcutta, set on the east bank of the Hooghly River, is a bustling, Indian metropolis. With traditional, exotic charms. U can visit there Victoria memorial, indian museum, St. Pauls Cathedral,Kali Ghat Temple, Birla Mandir.............. And the most important dont miss RASOGULLA & Sandes in desert, LOOK For MACHHE JHOR.
Look straight to the eyes of any vendor or merchant u deal with and start talking.This is a key factor to get the best deal at city of joy.Without some walk in the old streets of Kolkata one cannot know the city. Please also remember that in British period this was one of the most important city in the whole world.
kolkata ( more particularly the bank of river hugly ) once was called the Manchester of india is now reluctant to set up new industries.the administration as well as the opposition party both are fighting each other. big projects are delayed. social costs are hiked. but they are quarreling like cat and dog. big investments are flying away. the city is stepping towards ruin. its culture and heritage is rich. but how long a city can market and sale its history. we need to be progressive. fresh air need to be flown. Govt should be strict to further development of the state.
Kolkata is where Mother Teresa lived for most of her life and found her love for the underprivileged. Mother reached Kolkata at the tender age of 19 and founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, a religious community dedicated to helping the poor. Small wonder then that Kolkatans are known to be such warm people.
3. Are you listening, nature lovers?
Howrah Bridge: World's 6th Largest cantilever bridge. One of the landmark of Kolkata. Connects the two cities Kolkata & Howrah on opposite sides of the river Hoogli (Ganga). Victoria Memorial: Established 1921, it is perhaps the British attempt to replicate the TAJ. Princep Ghat (Est. 1843): The original ghat (port) of Kolkata. The river drifted away from the iconic ghat. Visit after sunset. On the distant horizon, the magnificent Howrah Bridge and the the awesome Vidyasagar Setu makes for a kaleidoscopic vignette. Start walking from Princep Ghat till Millennium Park. The river on one side & the historical buildings on the other holds lot of history of the old city.
Look straight to the eyes of any vendor or merchant u deal with and start talking.This is a key factor to get the best deal at city of joy.Without some walk in the old streets of Kolkata one cannot know the city. Please also remember that in British period this was one of the most important city in the whole world.
kolkata ( more particularly the bank of river hugly ) once was called the Manchester of india is now reluctant to set up new industries.the administration as well as the opposition party both are fighting each other. big projects are delayed. social costs are hiked. but they are quarreling like cat and dog. big investments are flying away. the city is stepping towards ruin. its culture and heritage is rich. but how long a city can market and sale its history. we need to be progressive. fresh air need to be flown. Govt should be strict to further development of the state.
Calcutta is the lively city if u really want to enjoy and see the jovial life of calcutta and calcuttans visit during Durga puja the most enjoyed festival of calcutta u can see lots and lots of things. Apart from this calcutta consists of some very nice temples like Dakhineshwar, Kalighat, Belur math, Escon temple at mayapur, Ganga sagaar.etc. sea beaches of bakkhali, digha, chanipur, mandarmani, etc. Apart from this there are remarkable parks like Science City, Nicco Park, Acquatica, Eco Park, Millenium Park which are really worth seeing. especially children will enjoy.
You’ve probably heard about Kolkata’s famous Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Memorial, its tiger reserves and hundreds of temples, and even a good deal about its bustling population and crowded streets. However, the pride of eastern India has a lot more to offer.
Focus on Kolkata
If you still haven’t visited this vibrant city, here are seven incredible facts that should get you packing your bags.
1. Where kindness resides
Kolkata is where Mother Teresa lived for most of her life and found her love for the underprivileged. Mother reached Kolkata at the tender age of 19 and founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, a religious community dedicated to helping the poor. Small wonder then that Kolkatans are known to be such warm people.
2. Shopping paradise
Did you know that people from across India visit Kolkata to shop, especially for weddings? The chaotic, larger-than-life Burrabazar market, also the city’s financial hub, is a world of its own. It offers you nearly everything at unbelievable prices. You can easily get lost in the maze of shops and people, so make sure you tag along with a local!
3. Are you listening, nature lovers?
Where can you find the world’s largest tree? In Kolkata, of course! The Botanical Gardens stretch over 109 hectares and are home to the Great Banyan Tree. The tree is a little forest inself,so there are even vans to take you around it.
4. Foodie's delight
Kolkata’s street food is some of the most authentic in India and there’s something for everyone – from a quick snack to a full meal. From tangy puchkas and delectable jhal muri, to spicy rollsand lip-smacking chowmein and samosas, it’s all there, right on the roads. Remember, it’s all yours for only a dollar or two!
5. Mini China
Kolkata is home to thousands of Chinese migrants and is the only city in India to have its own little Chinatown. Take a visit to the Chinese temples within the lanes or wake up early to have a sumptuous Chinese breakfast. It is a mini China in Kolkata – makes sure you experience this part of the city.
6. A date with ghosts?
OK, this one is a bit eerie. A cemetery in Kolkata is also a tourist attraction! Of course, you’re not expected to picnic there but dating back to late 1700's, the Park Street Cemetery is soaked in history. It holds curious-shaped tombs and graves of eminent people including Henry Vivian Louis Derozio and Charles Dickens’ sons. That’s India’s graveyard tourism at its best.
7. A journey to remember
Have you seen a little train that runs through the streets here? That’s a Kolkata tram. Run on electricity, the trams can ferry you across the city for as little as $0.10 a ride. Kolkata is the only city in India that runs trams so you certainly can’t miss a ride on this rumbling machine. You will get to experience the city in slow motion.
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