Kolkata Trips

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Horns and human rickshaws | Apr 28 06'

by jenniferballinger a 30 year old female, on vacation in Kolkata

"quite lovely to have that veil of complete confusion lift "

Another world away from the peace of our oasis of homelife in Bangladesh. Back in the real tough world again looking out for ourselves; shoulder ba... Continue reading »
Crazy Calcutta | Oct 20 06'

by Dan and Vic a traveling as a couple from Cardiff, on vacation in Kolkata

"Calcutta is a strong contender for the ultimate culture shock city"

Calcutta is a strong contender for the ultimate culture shock city. I almost envy those first-time visitors to India who happened upon Calcut... Continue reading »
A Long Journey into Bengal | Dec 26 07'

by Ian and Magda a 35 year old male traveling as a couple from United States, on vacation in Kolkata

We slept through most of the train ride, but it was still a very long, tiring trip. Kolkata has the reputation as the friendliest city in India and... Continue reading »
dernieres vibrations indiennes | Jan 10 09'

by Bastien a 32 year old male from Villefranche De Rouergue, on vacation in Kolkata

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Je passe donc mes derniers jours en Inde a Calcutta. Les 15 millions d'habitants se pressent dans une athmosphere polluee et agitee. Cette ville se... Continue reading »
A taste of Bengal | Jan 24 09'

by Helen Pattison a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Kolkata

After our trek we took advantage of the welcoming atmosphere of the Dekeling Guesthouse. The weather had become more foggy during the mornings so w... Continue reading »
Kolkata is the renamed Calcutta of Mother Theresa fame... | Sep 07 06'

by The Journeyers a female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Kolkata

We travelled to Kolkata to try and find "modern" India. We succeeded but only partially. Kolkata had a few small areas where there was... Continue reading »
Durga Puja in Kolkata | Dec 31 05'

by Pundit a female traveling as a family from Palo Alto, on vacation in Kolkata

Best time to go to Kolkata is during durga puja when the entire city gets transformed into a fairy land Continue reading »
JR and JB re-unite | Jun 06 08'

by James Bunting a 20 year old male from Bristol, on vacation in Kolkata

"On the other side we entered an office and were met by two uniformed fellows who could have walked straight out of Dad's army they were so comical"

I was sad to leave Bangkok and South-east Asia, but the excitement of India overwhelmed and as I touched down in Calcutta I couldn't have been more... Continue reading »
A sticky situation in Kolkata | Jul 09 08'

by Kame and Matt a traveling as a couple from Chevy Chase, on vacation in Kolkata

Following the Ganges river downstream, we jumped on yet another overnight train and arrived in Kolkata with 6 hours to kill before our flight to Ba... Continue reading »
Indiaaaaaa, Incredible Indiaaaaaaa (like the ads) in Kolkata | Feb 01 09'

by Jodie and Nichola a traveling as a couple from Glasgow, on vacation in Kolkata

"Money wise India - so far - is a dream come true for our measly budget"

Well well well! We've made it to our final stop without too many horror stories (never will N forget pooping in a bucket), and here we are in... Continue reading »