Kolkata

The cultural capital of India, Kolkata is a city of intellectuals, artists, and revolutionaries, with a rich literary and artistic heritage unmatched anywhere in the country. From the grand colonial architecture of the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge to the chaotic flower markets of Mallick Ghat, Kolkata offers an intoxicating blend of faded grandeur and fierce creativity. The city is famous for its Durga Puja festival, Bengali cuisine, and the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray.