Coffee House history in India has been an act of self-determination. Indian Coffee House, fondly called Coffee House on College Street, Kolkata
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Hidden Gems of Kolkata – Mahabodhi Society
Kolkata, a British colonial hub, brims with heritage. It hosts the MahaBodhi Society of India since the early 1900s.
Durga Puja In Kolkata During Coronavirus
Durga Puja is the largest festival of Bengal. It is inherently a community celebration and people have fun together. Durga Puja in Kolkata during coronavirus, therefore, is tricky.
An Insider’s Guide To Kolkata – All You Need To Know
Kolkata is a mélange of sights, sounds, feel and colour. Some parts are modern while some are steeped in history. For a first time visitor, Kolkata can be overwhelming. Here’s a guide from an insider to the best places to visit in Kolkata.
A trip to Dakshineshwar Kali Temple in Kolkata
West Bengal tourism has so much to offer. Given that Delhi to Kolkata flights are mere 2 hours or so, it is almost a weekend destination. This time, we take you to a famous temple in Kolkata. The Dakshineswar Kali Bari is a remarkable specimen of Bengal school of architecture. Dedicated to Goddess Bhabatarini, an aspect of Kali, this temple is a hidden gem of West Bengal for Delhi folks.
Festivals of India – Saraswati Puja in Kolkata
– India is a land of festivals that vary from region to region. The biggest festival of Kolkata is Durga Puja. Another festival, Saraswati Puja in Kolkata is celebrated with fervour and gaiety on Vasant Panchami, the first day of spring. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and art. A visit to the Kolkata at this time is a culture travel into the festivals of India
Biryani Special Food Trail in Kolkata – Royal Biryani
Royal India Hotel in old Kolkata has oodles of heritage. They have been serving Mughlai food since 1905. The Royal India menu is dominated by biryani. Commonly called “Royaler Biryani” in Bangla, this was long pending in our Kolkata to-do list.
Kolkata Shopping Guide – Things To Buy In City Of Joy
Our friends keep asking us about things to buy in Kolkata and best Kolkata markets to visit. For their benefit, we have tried to create a shopping guide for Kolkata with our recommendations for top things to buy from here.
Teretti Bazaar – A Unique Chinese Breakfast Market in Kolkata
Calcutta, or Kolkata, is home to the only China Town in India. Although the population has now dwindled, some of the migrant Chinese legacy is still prevalent among the community that calls Kolkata home. One such phenomenon is the Chinese breakfast at Tiretti Bazar. It is a secret for many Calcuttans too. But we thought this is a legend and should be revealed.