A flight to Kolkata takes you to this chaotic and historic city of West Bengal, the original capital of British India more than 300 years ago. Do see Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial and the site of daily goat sacrifices, the Kali Temple.
Explore a number of oddities at Kolkata’s huge Indian Museum where meteorites, skeletons and fossils are all on show. Immerse yourself in Kolkata culture at the green space of the Maidan.
For a quiet time away from the crowds of Kolkata, explore the Botanical Gardens on the west bank of the river Hooghly, or the galaxies at the MP Birla Planetarium, one of the largest in the world. Or tour Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary (160km south of Kolkata) to watch tigers.
Locals in Kolkata enjoy their Bengali cuisine. Try kati kababs (meat rolled in a roti) or dahin maach (curried fish in yoghurt, ginger and turmeric). Coconut milk is a refreshing drink on a hot day.
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