Calcutta is one of the world’s most frenetic cities, but it also has fine colonial architecture from its time as the British capital. If the bustle starts to get on top of you, we recommend a trip out to the cool hills of a Darjeeling tea plantation.
Emma Shaw, Indian Subcontinent Specialist, 01993 838307
Calcutta dominates the political and economic life of much of eastern India, and often surprises visitors with its wonderful colonial architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
From here you can venture north to Darjeeling - famous for its tea but also as one of India’s most spectacular regions - and continue to the mountain state of Sikkim, scattered with Buddhist monasteries established on the Himalayan trade routes. A short flight will take you to Assam, where it is possible to take a cruise along India’s longest river, the Brahmaputra, or visit Kaziranga National Park. To the south of Calcutta Orissan architecture predominates, with awe-inspiring pilgrimage centres at Puri and Konark, while the tribal and village culture of Orissa is accessible for the intrepid.
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Taste the exceptional Bengali food in Calcutta
For food lovers, Calcutta is an exceptional destination. As well as fine examples of North Indian dishes you could try a traditional Bengali meal. A...
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Cruise down the Brahmaputra
An increasingly popular way to explore the north east region of India is onboard one of the Assam Bengal Navigation companies’ two cruise ships. There...
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Take an excursion to Tiger Hill
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