π The Howrah Bridge in Kolkata is the world's sixth largest cantilever bridge, with over a lakh vehicles passing over it daily.
π½οΈ Deshbandhu, a popular shop on M.G. Road, serves delicious luchi (puri) and aloo ki sabzi (potato curry) for breakfast.
π¬ Kolkata is famous for its sweets, and Gulab Jamun is a must-try dessert in the city.
π Kolkata has a unique concept of trams sharing the same road with other vehicles.
π The ancestral house of poet Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata is a popular tourist attraction.
π· Visitors are not allowed to take photographs inside Gurudev's house.
ποΈ Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European person to receive the Nobel prize for literature in 1913, brought laurels to the country through his poems, plays, songs, and literature.
π΅ The Indian national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana,' and the national anthem of Bangladesh, 'Amar Sonar Bangla,' were both written by Rabindranath Tagore.
π½οΈ Kolkata is known for its delicious food, and the restaurant Koshe Kosha is a must-visit for their famous Bhetki fish fry.
π² The mutton gravy in Kolkata, West Bengal is prepared through a slow cooking method and does not use water.
π The rice pulao has rich flavors of cinnamon and whole spices, accompanied by a thick and delicious gravy.
πΆοΈ The Kosha Mangsho dish is known for its tender and well-cooked meat, with a spicy level higher than usual.
π½οΈ Kolkata's famous Shobabazar Rajbari is known for its Durga Puja celebrations since 1757.
π° The famous shop in Kolkata is known for its delicious rasgulla, including a variety made with Nolen Gur.
π¬ Kolkata is famous for its sweets made with Nolen Gur, especially during winters.
π¬ The man named after the shop made a huge contribution to the field of confectionary by inventing new sweets and flavors.
π½οΈ Rasgulla, a popular sweet, is traditionally offered to Goddess Lakshmi as a prasad in Jagannathpuri, Odisha.
π Star Theatre in Kolkata is a historic cinema hall associated with cultural revolution and famous play directors.
π Mitra Cafe in Shobabazar is known for its famous Fish Kabiraji, a popular fish preparation.
π The Bengali dish fish Kabiraji is made with a bread crumb outer covering and deep fried.
π₯ The fish fillet is dipped in beaten eggs before being coated in bread crumbs.
π΄ Eating the fish with a combination of bread crumbs and fillet enhances its flavor.
πΆοΈ Mustard chutney is served alongside the fish Kabiraji.
π The fish used in the dish is Bhetki.
π΄ The combination of beaten eggs and the actual flavor of Bhetki fish makes the dish tasty.
π§ The water used for gol gappe has curd added to it for a different taste.
π The gol gappe are served in a small mini bowl.
π² The food in Kolkata, West Bengal is delicious and has a wide variety to offer.
πΆοΈ The spicy masala added to the gol gappa makes it delicious.
π The curd-mixed water with gol gappa is a unique and tasty combination.