Kolkata
Nickname: City of Joy
Location: Eastern India, on the banks of the Hooghly River
Best Time to Visit: October to March (pleasant weather)
Colonial Architecture: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral
Culture & Arts: Indian Museum, Academy of Fine Arts, Rabindra Sadan
Festivals: Durga Puja (grandest celebration), Kali Puja, Christmas, New Year
Food: Street food (phuchka, kathi rolls), Bengali sweets (rasgulla, sandesh)
Shopping: New Market, College Street for books
Must-Do Experiences:
- Take a tram ride through the city
- Explore Kumartuli (traditional potter’s quarter)
- Evening Hooghly riverfront walk
- Try Bong sweets & chaats at local shops
