Kolkata, which happens to be the cultural capital of India
boasts of some enticing attractions and the city of joy has always been an
heartwarming experience for outsiders. It is known to have one of the richest
cultures in India; its mouthwatering delicacies are something to die for and
last but not the least you can enjoy comfortable life at very economical rate.
The more you explore, the more you fall in love, such is the ecstasy of the
Bengal capital. Once a capital of India has given birth to several great
artists and it is one of those cities which will always top your most favorite
destination visited across the world. Let’s take a tour to some of the most
exemplary reasons why Kolkata is the home to various people:
1. Have you ever become friend with a complete stranger?
2. You go to a lot of restaurants but ever tried street food
If you happen to be in Kolkata, street food is surely one
thing you cannot afford to miss for simply not one reason but various reasons.
There is variety of foods waiting to get into your mouth right from delicious
puchkas to mouth-watering pakodas to lip smacking chaat and hence it goes on.
There are plenty to be named and the list is endless with irresistible lip
smacking delicacies and at the same time you can also assure they don’t burn
much hole into your pocket.
3. Traveling is something you have always admired and you often can’t stay
without discovering new places
There are several landmarks you can travel and enjoy
breathtaking views which will enlighten your life for some moments. Talk about
our very own Victoria Memorial which is also called the ‘Taj Mahal’ of Kolkata,
‘Kalighat temple’ which is a must visit place even though you are not that
religious, ‘New Market’ if you happen to be a shopaholic and good at
bargaining. These are just handful of names and there are lot more places to
explore once you are in the Kolkata.
4. If you have been looking for the most cost effective urban destination,
your search ends here.
It is one of the major aristocracies about the city of joy
that it being the cultural capital of India and amongst the four metropolitan
cities still is the most cost-effective city of the country. Right from
travelling to accommodation to shopping, you can lead vastly comfortable life
and ensure when you leave for your hometown, you will still have adequate
savings in your hand.
5.
Kolkata is also secretly known as
‘city of palaces’ and ‘city of museums’
Since the time of British, Kolkata
boasts of famous palaces and museums like Birla Museum, Indian Museum, Marble
Palace and much more. This is the little known secret about the city of joy
which you might not be exposed to but once you explore these famous tourist
attractions, you will surely have more reasons to love Kolkata.
6.
Even if it’s a small occasion, you
will find it celebrated like a festival
While in some cities only
certain festivals are celebrated, in Kolkata you can expect even smallest of
occasions to be celebrated like a grand festival with great enthusiasm. Durga
Puja is one of the most popularly celebrated festivals and the mood is altogether
completely different during these days but even during other festivals
Kolkattans feel pride in celebrating with same excitement.
7.
If you happen to be an artistic
person, you have probably landed at the best city in the world.
Take the names of the most eminent artists across any field
of all time and you will certainly find majority of them had either some
connection with Kolkata. Bengalis are extensively known for their in-born
talent in the form of musicians, painters, dancers and if you think you are
really exceptional at any of these talents, dare to compete with the localites
and you will more than probably understand your standing.
8. Do you love to eat sweets? Re-consider it again do you seriously love to
eat sweets
If you are as crazy about eating sweets as fish is about
staying in the water, then the chances are you will probably never leave this
city. Mishti Doi and Rosogolla are world famous in Kolkata and you can find
this mouth melting sweets in almost every other sweet corner. The local
cuisines are incomplete without at least one or two sweets on the plate and yes
you will find lot of varieties to eat.
9. Feel like living a life when you have a nightlife
So, you thought Kolkata is only about festivals, cuisines and
hopping around for shopping. Splash a drop or two of water on your face and
wake up to the fact that you are missing out the opportunity to experience one
of the best night lives in any manner you want. Kolkata hosts some of the
premier nightclubs, discotheques and pubs where you can hang around and move
your body while sipping a glass of drink. You can also go for a late night
drive in the streets of Kolkata or if you are a movie buff, you can simply go
and enjoy late night show with your friends or loved ones.
10.
If you are in Kolkata, you don’t need
to search for a place to have adda
This is one of the lesser known and unique fact about Kolkata
that you don’t need to find a place to have a gossip or quick chat session with
your friends and colleagues. You can find a corner and sit comfortably while
you can have a quick chat with the ones you are out.
11.
It’s Christmas time and Kolkata is
rightly in the mood of celebration
Kolkata was the first
British capital prior to Delhi and this is the reason why there is a major
population comprising of Anglo Indians in Kolkata. You will find the streets
flooded on the eve of Christmas celebration and you will surely experience some
of the best moments of your life.
12.
There is something special about the
city of Kolkata
Yes, believe it or not
Kolkata has something special about it and you just can’t refuse to stay away
from the happiness this city offers.
13.
You believe it or not, Kolkata is the home to
many celebrities and popular personalities
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