Kolkata, West Bengal: Where joy is eminent in everything

India’s only metro city with a great mix of lifestyle and infrastructure from yesteryears and the current era, Kolkata holds the distinction of being another top-notch place to visit in India in January. It is around this time that colorful Poush Mela is celebrated in Santiniketan.

At Eden Gardens, experience the echo and thrill of numerous chants that still reside in the premises of the 2nd largest cricket stadium in the world, only after Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Places to visit in Kolkata: Nicco Park, Eden Gardens, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Science City, and Howrah Bridge

Things to do in Kolkata: Explore the flora and fauna of Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, offer prayers at Adi Brahmo Samaj Prayer Hall, lots of water activities at Aquatica Water Park

How to reach Kolkata
By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport is at a distance of 18 km from the city.
By train: Howrah and Sealdah are the two major railheads that connect most of the Indian cities with Kolkata
By road: The Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) and West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (WBSTC) allows plenty of commuting options from the nearby cities by road