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Food and historical places of Kolkata

Kolkata is famous for its food and culture

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” and “Culture is a way of coping with the world by defining it in detail.”

Famous food of kolkata

1. Mishti Doi

Made out of fermented sweet yogurt, this Bengali dessert is one of the most popular culinary sweets. Though packed Mishti Doi is available in grocery stores all over the country, you should try the fresh one from one of Kolkata’s legendary sweet corners at least once in your life.

2. Macher Jhol

Fish is an integral part of Kolkata’s kitchen and something Bengali can’t live without. Macher Jhol, fried or curried and paired with rice, makes for a wholesome meal that seafood lovers should try while in Kolkata. It is a spicy curried traditional dish, which includes potatoes and tomatoes other than fish. Seasoned with garlic, onions, grated ginger, and turmeric, Macher Jhol is one of the best dishes in kolkata.

3.) Rasgullas

Who’s not familiar with Rasgullas, right? They are actually small balls of cottage cheese and semolina dough dipped in chashni or sugary syrup. While most people in India believe that Rasgullas are a Bengali dish, it is truly a sweet dish originating from Odisha. Bengali sweet or Odisha snack, no meal in Kolkata is complete without gulping down a pair of Rasgullas. 

4.) Puchke

Puchkas use a mixture of boiled gram lentil and mashed potatoes as the filling, the chutney is tangy rather than sweetish and the water is spicy. Puchkas are also slightly bigger in size and the pani-puris are darker in color.

Famous historical places of kolkata

1.) Howrah Bridge, Kolkata

Howrah Bridge Commissioned in 1943, this grand structure over River Hooghly is a fine example of architectural brilliance and is perhaps the most famous landmark of Kolkata.

Renamed as Rabindra Setu in 1965, this is the world’s busiest cantilever bridge. It shoulders daily traffic of around 100,000 vehicles and more than 150,000 pedestrians.

Location:Howrah, Kolkat

2.)  Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Victoria Memorial is an outcome of Lord Curzon’s wish to create a fitting memorial to honor Queen Victoria. This white marble memorial, established in 1921, is surrounded by 64 acres of garden and consists of an opulent museum. You can see the figure of the Angel of Victory on top of the memorial’s central dome. The museum houses 25 galleries displaying an array of collections including sculptures, arms, rare and antiquarian books, paintings, etc.

Historical significance together with architectural magnificence make Victoria Memorial one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Kolkata.

Location:Queen’s Way, Kolkata

3.) Fort William, Kolkata

Fort William, one of the must-visit forts in Kolkata, stands as an iconic structure, reminiscent of the city’s colonial legacy. Sitting on the eastern banks of River Hooghly, the fort covers an area of about 70 hectares. Named after King William III, this fort dates back to the year 1696 and is adorned with intricate stonework.

Presently, the fort serves as the Indian Army headquarters of the Eastern Command and so, entry to the inner sections of the fort is restricted for civilians.

Location:Maidan, Kolkata

4.) Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata

Jorasanko Thakur Bari, another prominent historical site in Kolkata, is the ancestral home of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. This 18th-century residence was built on a piece of land donated to Dwarkanath Tagore, the poet’s grandfather, by the renowned Sett family of Burrabazar.

Also known as Tagore House, this is the home where the poet was born, spent a major part of his childhood, and breathed his last. At present, the house serves as a museum displaying a rich collection of books, manuscripts, and other antique items related to the poet’s life. 

Location: Girish Park, Kolkata

"Its all the beauty of kolkata with food and culture"

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COME WITH ME TO KOLKATA

KOLKATA

Known as the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata holds an important place in the economy, politics and culture of India. The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is one of the four metropolitan cities in India and has retained its quintessential charm despite modernization.

“Calcutta’s the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat.”

It’s one of a kind city and it cannot be compared with other cities of the world. Kolkata was the first city in India to offer underground metro services. The city offers variety of modes of transport from hand puller rickshaw to ancient trams, from metro train to boats.

Victoria Memorial, Howrah bridge, Botanical Garden, Science City etc. are some of the must visit places of Kolkata. It is a great place to shop; people from all over India visit Park Street, Burra Bazar, New Market, Maidanetc for shopping.

Kolkata is the city of festival. Every day is a celebration in Kolkata. The best time to visit the city is during Durga Puja which generally takes place between September and October. During this time of the year the entire city is light up with millions of lights. It is decorated like a princess to welcome Maa Durga.

Many great personalities of India are born and brought up in Kolkata. It is a hub of culture. It is a place where talents are given due respect.

Now I tell you about my journey of KOLKATA. I went to Kolkata in December 16 2022 by train with my family. I took Sealdah Rajdhani express at 5:00 pm from Delhi. I reached Sealdah (kolkata) next day 17th december at 2:00 pm. From there we took taxi and reached the guest house. we were tired and took some rest. At 6:00 pm on 17th Dec, we went to kali ghat for darshan. Kalighat is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, where the various parts of Sati's body are said to have fallen, in the course of Shiva's Rudra Tandava. Kalighat represents the site where the toes of the right foot of Dakshayani or Sati fell. On 18th december , we went to GANGA SAGAR ( village on sagar island, west bengal) The island of Gangasagar is one of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage centres in India. Every year on Makar Sankranti (mid-January), pilgrims from all over India, gather at Gangasagar for a holy dip at the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. our whole day spent in gangasagar. on 19th Dec, We went to swami vivekananda ashram and belur math. we enjoyed a lot and I get to know many things about kolkata their tradition, culture, historical places, food etc. we had train on 20th December from sealdah. That's all about my journey i tried all the famous food of Kolkata puchke, rasgulla, Mishti doi etc. Had a wonderful experience.

kali ghat

Ganga Sagar

Vivekananda ashram and belur math

[jiyasimran]

Hello Everyone,

"Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn". This quote is the powerful reminder that good things always comes in life, We only need to wait for timings.

Hey, I am Jiya. I am 18 years old. I am basically from Uttarpradesh but currently living in Delhi. If I am talk about UP, Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich culture and tradition. Uttarpradesh is home to Ayodhya and Mathura birthplace of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Bhagwan Parshuram respectively. Uttar Pradesh attracts many national and international tourists. Up is in my heart. I am currently pursuing BCom from Delhi university. I did my schooling at Navyug School in Delhi. Since childhood, I am very sincere and dedicated towards my studies. I am perfectionists. If I talk about my family apart from my parents I have a younger brother. I am a very self motivated and focused girl.

I want to tell you one interesting thing that I admire k dramas, I like their story lines. It full of thrillers, fantasy , romantic, comedy etc . I watched many of them, one of my beloved k drama is TRUE BEAUTY. This k drama is all about school days. I like Cha Eun-woo as a main lead in true beauty. My hobbies are - . Travelling because I love discovering new cities and places around the world. I often save up for months to plan a trip every year. I love friends’ trips and family outings but solo travelling brings me the real adventure and thrill to venture into new places all by myself. . I like spending time in nature and capture all the wonderful moments of beauty. . I like to spend time with my family.

. I love to listen music.

At last I want to say one small positive thought can change your whole day, so be positive in any circumstances.