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Kolkata being the “city of joy" has been the capital city of India during the times of the British. If you are a bookworm and you appreciate intellect and culture , then this is the right place for you to visit. If you plan to make a short trip , then you must check out Aizawl Kolkata Flight booking offers beforehand. If you are willing to view the Himalayas , then you must pay a visit to Darjeeling which is a hill station nearby Kolkata. Tourists in love with the sea beach must pay a visit to Mandarmani and Digha which is just a four-hour drive from Kolkata. Let us take a look at the tourist places where you must pay a visit when you are in Kolkata.

• Victoria Memorial built by the British in the early nineties is worth visiting. It was built in honour of Queen Victoria. Currently , the large marble building has now been converted into a museum.
• Fort Williams which was built during the times of the British has been renamed after King William III. It is spread over an area of 70.9 hectares.
• Howrah Bridge has been built over the Hooghly River in the year 1943. It is the sixth longest bridge in the world. Currently , it has been renamed as Rabindranath Setu and many others.

Enjoy the rich heritage of Kolkata

The city owns to its credit a diverse culture and religion. Bengalis are open-minded people. They do not see a difference between different religions thereby going on to the extent of celebrating each and every festival with equal enthusiasm and energy. The caste system is not at all prevalent among the Bengalis.

What are the festivals which are celebrated in Kolkata?

• Durga Puja- The city is well known for its Durga Puja celebration which goes on for ten days. The city is decked up with lights and various theme pandals are worth watching. The last day which is known as Vijay Dashami is celebrated by distributing sweets. It's utterly tough to find shelter during the times of Puja as millions of people throng the city.
• Lakshmi Puja- A week after Vijay Dashami Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with equal grandeur. She is known to be the Goddess of wealth. This puja is strictly celebrated by the Bengalis during this time whereas in other parts of India this puja is performed during Diwali.
• Jamai Shosti- During the month of May or June the son-in-law along with his wife is invited for a splendid lunch. This festival is celebrated in order to maintain a perfect relationship between a son-in-law and his mother-in-law. Both the daughter and the son-in-law are blessed and gifts are given on this auspicious occasion.

Apart from these the Bengalis also celebrate Kali Puja , Bhai Phota , Poila Baishakh , Basanti Durga Puja , Saraswati Puja , Christmas , etc.

Traditional wear of the people

The woman prefers wearing saris of different types namely tant , garad , etc. During the times of Durga Puja , women adorn themselves with a white silk sari which has red borders. This sari is known as korial. The designs of the jewelry worn by women are eye-catching. Men usually prefer wearing dhoti kurta or Punjabi which are weaved out of silk. Therefore , both men and women prefer wearing silk at all times.

Mother tongue of Kolkata

Bengali is spoken by the people of Bengal. Apart from that , the people are quite comfortable with Hindi and English.

Popular folk-dance forms in Kolkata

The people of Kolkata are in love with classical dance forms. Apart from that , people from all over the state also patronizes folk dance like Gambhira , Kirtan dance , Kushan dance , alkap Dance , and Chhau.

Relish your taste buds with Bengali delicacies

The land of the non-vegetarians has a lot to give you. You must taste ilish macher bhapa , sookto , chicken kasha , mutton chaap , fish cutlet , bhetki macher paturi , chingri malaikari , dhonkar danla , etc. Among the sweets you must taste rosogolla , sandesh , chanar pulao , sitabhog , mihidana , to name a few.

How to travel within Kolkata?

The transportation cost is cheap in this city. You can enjoy a hassle-free ride when you are in the metro. When you are in Kolkata you must take a tram ride which is an eco-friendly ride since the times of the British. Apart from that , you have your hand-pulled rickshaws , autos , and rickshaws. App-based cabs are always available.

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