Places to Visit Near Mutukbani

Hi guys....the purpose of this article is to serve as an itinerary for the city of joy - Kolkata. The article is especially good for people who are not gonna stay for more than 1 or 2 days in the city.So why Kolkata?Every body knows that Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, one of the states in India. But that's not all....here are some unknown and interesting facts about the city of joy that might answer his question:1. The Howrah Bridge seems to be the identity of the city—but did you know that it’s the one of the largest cantilever bridges in the world, and the largest one in the country?2. You often refer to the city as the “city of joy”, but did you know its other names—“city of palaces”, “city of processions” and the “cultural capital of India”?3. To the British rulers, Kolkata, the then Calcutta, was the most important city in India (it was India’s capital too), and the second most important city of the whole British Empire, after London.4. The National Library of India, situated in Kolkata, is the largest public library in the country.5. The botanical garden of Kolkata has been the house of the world’s largest tree: An enormous banyan tree whose circumference is more than 330 meters!SourcePlaces of Interest:The Victoria Memorial (wiki)

Right from the time I landed to the huge Airport of the city, the Bengali letters caught my attention- there was an earthy feel to those words. I do read and write Bengali profoundly but there was a uncertain magic in those letters inscribed in the huge entrance of the airport. Though the city was terribly hot and humid in the early month of July but I was very lucky to witness the timely splash of the season inspiring several hearts to fall in love! Yes the rains of Kolkata brought about a sudden splash of raw fragrance of the wet earth that I had always missed in my life! Those greeneries and splendid sun etched its wonders in my heart. How beautifully, has this city balanced its greeneries and the concrete constructions.It was nearly 6 pm in the evening and as I entered my grandparent’s locality, I heard a thousand cacophonies of some “instrument” which was unknown to my teen ears. Later my mother informed me that as the dawn was preparing its dark coating over the city, the Bengalis blow their “Sankha” commonly known to us as Conch. It seems that they jointly blow their “Sankha” to lull their gods to sleep. What an amazing way to embrace the dark nights!

I have lived in Kolkata for 8 years and being a food lover have explored many places in search of a hearty meal. When I was about to leave the city in 2014, someone told me about Territy Bazaar known for its Chinese breakfast. Since I was shifting my base at that time I couldn’t make it. But somewhere down I know would make my way to this place and all because of my love for Chinese cuisine.Territy Bazaar, located near Poddar Court was once home for 20,000 Chinese Indian nationals which have now reduced to 2000 or even less. Morning breaks here at around 5 am and the market comes to life from 6 am to 9 am.

A "Sweet" Love StoryForget the diet charts. For once, indulge yourself in the mouthwatering delicacies one will hardly find anywhere else; Sweets! For every occasion sweets. One does not have to have a reason to have sweets in Kolkata. And sweets come in all possible shapes and sizes. So profound is the love for sweets, that the city shops have "sugar free" sweets for the diabetic patients. So, shed your inhibitions and gorge on the Rosogollas (and not Rasgullas - Rasgulla is a name, Rosogolla is a feeling !) and Pantus and Sandeshes and Misti Doi.Some of the best sweet shops in Kolkata are here.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the city of joy? Howrah bridge, Eden Garden Stadium, Roshogollas, and our 'Dada' Sourav Ganguly. But there's one aspect of Kolkata that goes unexplored; the streets! So I decided to make an expedition to explore the streets of Kolkata while my parents and sister were busy shopping for jewelry and clothes for my sister's wedding. It was 2 weeks before Durga Puja and the market places were flooded with the enthusiastic shoppers.

Day 1: Train From Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri (NJP)(Siliguri).

The one and only entry from India, and rightly so. Beneath its sophisticated facade lies a football-crazy city. And sparks fly when there are two major forces, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, based in the very same city. Kolkata is also home to the largest football stadium in India, the Salt Lake Stadium.Famous footballers to have played here: Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri, Subrata Paul, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Jose Ramirez Barreto.Things to do apart from football: Go to the heart of the city, Park Street, and walk into any restaurant for a great culinary experience. Visit the city during Durga Puja to truly experience the beautiful mayhem.Average expenditure per day per head: Rs. 1,000Book the best hotels.Read more about the city.

Day 1: Train From Kolkata to Guwahati.

Off the east now, and which other place than the land which is a perfect melange of modernism and traditions. Kolkata is the sleepiest metropolitan in the country, but that doesn't mean that it's devoid of sleepless souls that love to party the nights away. Playing classy genres like jazz and blues to hip-hop and disco, our no. 8 on the list has to be visited in the night to be believed.Tripoto's top 3 of the city: Tantra, Dublin, and Aqua.Average expenditure for two: Rs. 2,300Read more about the city.