Kolkata

Kolkata is one of India's oldest and most significant cities. A popular destination for tourists, Kolkata has been nicknamed as the City of Palaces. This is mostly due to the palatial mansions built all around the city that flaunt lavish Colonial architecture.

A cultural hotspot, Kolkata is home to the arts ranging from drama, art, film, theatre and literature. Pieces that originate from Kolkata have garnered worldwide audiences and applause.

Eating Out!

The culinary exploits from Bengal is finding takers throughout India. Bengali cuisine also takes influences from neighbouring states such as Tripura and Assam. Bengali cuisine is known for its subtle flavours and mouthwatering fish dishes.

Fish and rice are staple diet of the local people. People looking for a scrumptious multi-cuisine fare will find Kolkata a worthy experience.

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Shopping

Shopping is great fun in Kolkata. Bargain-hunters will have a field day in the large number of markets and various other retail stores. In the New Market area, you will find everything from toys to junk jewellery and everything in between. Shopping in Kolkata fits budgets of all sizes.

Durga Puja
The Durga Puja is a grand 5-day festival celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over evil. The festival is usually celebrated around the first week of October and undoubtedly splashes a fervour of colour and festivities.
Kali Puja
Kali Puja is held mostly around the first week of November. This festival corresponds with the popular North Indian festival of lights, Diwali. Goddess Kali is worshipped during Kali Puja.
The Kolkata Book Fair
The fair is the biggest cultural festival of the City of Joy, Kolkata. The fair draws a large crowd thanks to its uniqueness and widespread literary acceptance. Over 600 stalls sprawled across the Maidan attracts close to 150,000 visitors and sales reflect over Rs. 18 crores.