Kolkata - The City of Joy

You won't be able to just zip through Kolkata , but rather take your time and soak up all that it has to offer. Kolkata has a medium pace, allowing you to take in sounds such as trams ringing their bells to see the decaying facades of ancient buildings or engage in long conversations with others over chai. Kolkata is the hub of all things; it has a past that is being lived out with grace while also thriving and changing.As you walk around Kolkata, you will find history all around in layers with the history that has evolved over time, many different cultures, and your everyday life. The Victoria Monument in the heart of the city is an example of colonial architecture. Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens, a portion of which is available for public use, the Cathedral has been built from the purest form of white marble, so that, upon entering, visitors are struck by the incredibly peaceful atmosphere created in the room. In much the same way that Kolkata's Howrah Bridge crosses the Hooghly River, reflections off the surface of the body provide an insight into the vibrancy of the city, while demonstrating the constant movement of life that daily originates from the river. The city also has a spiritual component. The Kalighat Temple is one of the most frequented religious sites in Kolkata; it is the place where faith and devotion become apparent in so many different ways. However, nothing in life in Kolkata can be measured more effectively than by what you can see and experience on your own. For example, walking along College Street, looking at all the second-hand books for sale, connects you to your experiences in Kolkata and the experiences of countless others who have come from different parts of the world to this city. It is not only through food that you will experience greater variety of tastes.