You can gather pleasant and unforgettable joys after sightseeing beautiful places in kolkatta
Victoria Memorial
One of the eternal impressions that lingers much after you've left is the
lustrous magnificent white Victoria Memorial bordered by lush greenery and wide
roads. It was built in honour of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1901, but
was completed only two decades later. It displays an impressive collection of
colonial-era paintings, manuscripts and other souvenirs, which provide exciting
insights into Indian history, right from the advent of the British, up to
Independence.
Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge is a landmark that has come to symbolize the identity of Kolkata. Commonly referred to as Rabindra Setu and even the Gateway of Kolkata, this structure has become the face of the city owing to its grandeur and majestic appeal. Connecting the city to the Howrah district, this steel structure runs 705 metres long and has eight lanes for traffic. It is said that over a lakh vehicles and 20 lakh commuters cross over it every day. I was lucky enough to see it illuminated by night and it was a sight to behold.
Shopping at New Market
The market reminded as Sarojni Nagar in Delhi. With almost 2,000 stalls, New Market is a delight for those who like to hunt for a good bargain. Go straight to the rebuild section of the market, for the famous lal paar sarees, the ones with the white and red borders that women traditionally wear during Durga Puja. Also look out for tussar and vishnupuri silk. These fabrics are gorgeous to drape and make for lovely presents when you get home. There are also several Chinese leather shops where you will get bags, belts, wallets and other accessories at prices that will come as not a surprise, but a shock. Also head to Nahoum and Sons, run by a Jewish family, for their famous fudge (but be warned, it runs out by 12 noon) and other delectable confectioneries.
Boating at the Hooghly river
One of the important landmarks of Kolkata, the Hooghly River pulls a lot of crowd to its banks every day. I would suggest you carry your camera and a picnic hamper because when you're on a boat on the Hooghly River, minutes can very easily turn into hours. Do capture a panoramic view of the city, and of the two amazing bridges while crossing the river--the Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu.
Chinatown
Once home to several tanneries, Chinatown now has a unique character where residents have retained their lineage yet imbibed local customs. Not frequented by too many tourists, the area is now famous for the several Chinese restaurants that dot its periphery. If you want to experience a completely different aspect of the city and of course have some delectable Chinese delicacies--then remember to include Chinatown in your itinerary.
By air
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
or Kolkata Airport at Dumdum is among the busiest airports in the country.
Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet operate regular
flights connecting Kolkata to Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Agartala, Bangalore,
Patna, Ranchi, Aizwal and Chennai. At the airport, travellers can opt for
prepaid taxis, autos or buses to reach anywhere in the city.
By train
Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two main
railheads, serving the city of Kolkata. From Delhi, you can take the Howrah
Rajdhani Express.
By road
You can also reach Kolkata via national highways and
other motorable roads. There are a number of private buses too, that one can
take from Puri (495 km) and Darjeeling (620 km) to reach Kolkata.
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