PLANNING AN EXCITING TRIP TO KOLKATA? HERE’S 8 THINGS YOU CAN DO

 Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of eastern state West Bengal in India. It is one of the most densely populated cities in India, typically known for Bengali culture, fish cuisines and rasgulla.

It once served as the British Trading Post and was the centerpiece capital of British rule in India.

Famed for many important heritage sites like Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial, it is also popular for being easy- going and the home of prominent intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore.If you’re planning an exciting trip to Kolkata to satisfy your hunger for travel,

Read on below to know what the city of joy has to offer.

1) Sundarbans 

It is an estuarine mangrove and the largest river delta in the world that provides an unforgettable encounter with wildlife. Famed for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is an absolute delight for adventurers who want a brush with the white Royal Bengal Tigers.

It is also filled with saltwater crocodiles, various colorful birds and reptiles and many endangered species. Renowned for its dense foliage, you need to go with a well-informed and skilled guide to visit the Sunderban forests.

2) Dakshineswar and Kalighat Temple

These are two well- known Hindu temples in Kolkata, worshipping the Hindu Goddess Kali. Known for being one of the visit spots of the pilgrims, it is an ideal location for people who want to lose themselves in the essence of spirituality.

3) Park Street 

Park Street is a prominent hub for shopping in Kolkata. Selling a variety of articles including sweets, jute craft items, books, terracotta structures, traditional saris, tea, paper mache masks, etc. makes it popular among shoppers looking to buy mementos.

4) Eden Garden 

It is an iconic cricket stadium in India, having held many popular matches. While being a cricket stadium established in 1864, it holds football matches as well from time to time.

5) Tram Ride

While in Kolkata, do what the Bengalis do. Take a tram ride on your visit and experience its vintage charm while you go around the city at a leisurely pace. Watch the yellow cabs and buses bustle about and the lush greenery dotting the roads like old Calcutta people.

Experience the charm the city has to offer while you relax and look out the windows. The AC trams will also offer television, radio and snacks to keep you engaged throughout your journey.

6) South Park Street Cemetery 

This calls out for all the explorers out there who are looking for a daredevil haunted escapade. One of the popular heritage sites of Kolkata, it is also famous for being riddled with haunted stories of mysterious people.

The cemetery oozes an old world appeal, giving out both serene and creepy vibes that can chill you to your bones. It is an 18th century built, non- church cemetery that holds many mystifying tombs in its womb.

One of the oldest tombs here features a blend of Indo- saracenic and Gothic structures belonging to a woman who didn’t want to reveal her name. 

7) Ferry Ride 

You cannot visit Kolkata without visiting the picturesque Howrah Bridge, built on the river Ganga. Do yourself a favor and visit the place at night to enjoy the scenic view of the Howrah Bridge lighting up to illuminate the area.

While you’re at it, go for a ferry ride and take pleasure in the cool winds blowing across your face while you’re on the waters.

Available at Launch Ghat, it is pointless to say that the views will be entirely different from what you experience during the day.

8) Enjoy local cuisine.

Kolkata offers a range of famous Bengali cuisine with Mughal and European influences.

It is a paradise for food lovers looking to relish on the local delights. Some well- known favorites of the locals and tourists alike include jhal muri, fish finger, kathi rolls, Kolkata biryani, luchi aloor dom, mughlai paratha, sandesh, rasgulla, misti doi and phuchka.

If you’re a foodie who loves to explore eateries, head out on the streets of Kolkata for a mind- boggling, tongue tingling experience of your life. Don’t forget to also try out the keemar doi bora available at Bara Bazaar for a taste bud quest.

Source: Planning TRIP TO KOLKATA