Are you looking forward to a short trip? Why don't you pay a visit to Kolkata this time? You will be awestruck by the cultural and the intellectual aspects of the "city of joy". If you happen to be a foodie then this is the right place for you. Kolkata can actually serve you with mouth-watering sweets and different kinds of Bengali dishes.

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About the city of joy

Kolkata , also known , as the city of joy is the right place for bookworms and foodies. Apart from that , the city has a cultural heritage stored within its bosom. Also known as Calcutta previously the city served as the capital city during the colonial period. Being the capital of India during the times of the British it has an immense number of places which are worth visiting. If you appreciate art , culture , and music then this is just the right place for you. Evenings can be well spent by watching theatres or by attending classical music concerts.

You can even enjoy the modernity of the city of culture. Rock music is a growing trend among the people of the city. Apart from that , you must also be aware that the people residing here are quite open-minded and helpful. Kindness flows in the blood of the Bengalis.

Places to visit in Kolkata

The ancientness of the city reflects on the architectures. Let us see where exactly you must visit when you are in Kolkata.

• Victoria memorial built by the British in the early nineties is worth visiting.
• Fort Williams
• Howrah Bridge
• Belur Math
• Indian Museum
• Birla Planetarium
• St. Paul’s Cathedral , and many others.

Santiniketan , Raichak , Digha , Sundarbans , and many others can also be visited if you have enough time in your hand.

Eating out in Kolkata

What can you eat out when you are in Kolkata? Well , you can always delve into having puchkas also known as gol gappa and pani puri in various other states of India. Bengali fast food includes fish cutlet , fish chop , chicken cutlet , fish kabiraji , etc. All these are served along with a mouth-watering mustard sauce. Different kind of delicious cakes is served hot to the customers. There are shops which are two hundred years old and are still maintaining the authenticity of the city. How can you forget the sweets? Mishti doi which can be had right after you are done with lunch is the most favorite dessert of the Bengalis. Apart from that various type of sandesh , rasgulla , etc. can be tried.

Where to shop?

· College Street , a place for book lovers , is a must visit. Bargaining is done immensely even on the purchase of books.

· Hogg Market or New Market is the fashion hub since the ancient times. Go ahead and try your luck out in terms of bargaining.

· If you are in love with Bengali saris then you must visit Dakshinapan Shopping complex.

How to travel around Kolkata?

Buses are really cheap. Other than that , you can also get hold of a cab or a rickshaw or an auto. Tram , being the main attraction of the city should be tried by each and every visitor. Metro connects the entire city which makes travelling simpler.

All about Kolkata airport

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport had been previously known as Dum Dum Airport. Being the fifth most active airport in India it happens to serve around twenty million customers. The airport which is just seventeen kilometers away from the city also holds the title of Best Improved Airport which was given by the Airport Council International.

All about the historical city- Agra

The city lies on the banks of Yamuna river. It's a city which is famous for its rich historical past. The Mughals were the greatest rulers in the past. The architectures resemble Mughal culture. It is an attractive tourist spot and tourists from all over the world throng this particular city of Uttar Pradesh which is the most populated city in the state.

How will you travel around the city?

Autorickshaws , state buses , trains , app-based taxis are quite prevalent all over the city. You can also keep a car booked for yourself when you are in the city for your daily tour.

All about Agra Airport

Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay airport is an airport which has been built for the armed forces. It acts as a military base. Right now , it also serves as a public airport.