Kolkata is the largest metropolis in the eastern region of India. It was the capital of British India and has rich history. Typically on Kolkata what comes to memory is mostly crowded streets and market place. But there is a otherside also where one can zip through with great view. I took this taxi drive…
Vidyasagar setu / Second Hoogly bridge is the longest cable stayed bridge in India. Its foundation stone was done in 1972 by then PM Indira Gandhi and it was finally commissioned in 1992. Watch the video to know more.
Kolkata the city of joy has unlimited things to offer. We took a taxi ride to Howrah railway station via Howrah bridge. Through the ride exploring what the route offers us to see. I see that a replica of Big Ben tower of London, UK has been erected. My thought is when we are spending…
Year end travel of 2016 was combined with personal work. I was also thrilled about this travel as I was traveling to the eastern part of India during winters after many years. I remembered about the December days and wished to experience them. We started our journey on the 3rd week of December 2016. I…
While traveling on a trip from Bangalore to Kolkata, it came to my mind – how about capturing the immediate areas preceding the Howrah railway station. Entering Kolkata on a train tries to show the life of people and scenes besides the rail tracks leading to Howrah railway station. The video was shot from the window…
Mayapur is located at the confluence of river Ganga (Hoogly locally known as Ganga) and Jalangi near Nabadwip in Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of ISKCON temples. Also, it is said to be the birthplace of sri Chaitanya mahaprabhu. Though some people debate it. To reach there one typically comes to Nabadwip…
Poramatala is one of the sacred religious center in Nabadwip. Hundreds of devotees offer prayer here. And on special occasions the number swells into thousands. This place is unlike any typical temples. A huge banyan tree covers this place like an umbrella. The idol of goddess Porama is located in the cavity of the banyan…
The marble palace is a beautiful white building located little away from the Jorasanko Thakur Bari. Built in 1853 by landlord Raja Rajendra Mullick still remains a private property and is used by his decedents. Address: 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007 Off Rabindra Sarani Timings: 10 am to 4 pm Monday and Thrusday Holiday…
City Center, Salk Lake is a shopping mall in Kolkata owned by Ambuja Realty. They also have another mall in New Town (Rajarhat). It was the first modern integrated shopping experience in Kolkata. During my recent visit to Kolkata it was my evening hub. For my work I was staying in Salt Lake and my…
