Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta) is located on the eastern banks of the Hooghly river. One of the most populated cities in the world, Kolkata was also the capital of India from 1772 to 1911. Originally under the rulership of the Nawabs, the British took over control in 1772 because …
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A trip to Kurseong, the land of white orchids after lockdown
The mountains are calling and I must go - John Muir After having some hectic weekdays in a row, when a long weekend comes, I feel it. While standing alone on the balcony, on a sleepless night, I feel it. I always feel that mountains are calling and I must …
Read More »From Calcutta to Kolkata: How the First Capital of India has Evolved?
Kolkata is the capital of the north-eastern state of West Bengal in India. It was formerly known as Calcutta, the first capital of the British Indian Empire from 1772 to 1911. The city is the heart of Bengal where peoples of several races, religions and castes lived together happily. It …
Read More »Top 10 Dishes to Try in Kolkata
Before informing you about the dishes to try in Kolkata you should know about Kolkata, the city of joy, that it is a hub of some amazing traditional cuisines which will make you return to this city again and again. If you are thinking about visiting Kolkata but do not know what …
Read More »One Day-Trip To Kolkata- Guide To Belur Math and Dakshineshwar
Are you excited enough to pack your bags and have a day trip to India? Then you are on the right page. Last year around the Christmas season, I started my one day trip to Kolkata, the capital city of Bengal. Kolkata, being the loudest and the most chaotic one, …
Read More »12 Places You Must Explore in Kolkata
Are you a hodophile who loves to travel so much? Or are you planning a short trip to Kolkata with your friends and family? However, if you are confused about the trip destination in Kolkata! Then do not worry, you are already on the right page. Here we will discuss …
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