“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
- Henry Miller
There is a city in the eastern part of India and the people of this city embrace literature and philosophy alongside the rich culture and authentic Bengali traditions. I am talking about The City Of Joy - Kolkata or Calcutta, as you may wish to call this beautiful place. The city was once the capital of India and it has always been popular for it's colorful political culture. In-spite of issues like bad traffic and pollution, the city has always welcomed people from every part of the world and has a lot of offer.
I usually visit Kolkata at least once a year but I never had the courage to walk down the streets with a camera. The crowd and the buzz have always intimated me a little but this time, it was different! This time, I went with a different perspective and I was glad to capture few shots to share over here.
The quiet street near my home and few clicks in and around!
People in Kolkata enjoy eating fish almost everyday and sometimes, you don't even have to go to a shop. The fish arrives at your doorstep!
Enjoying a quiet time by the river Ganga.
Wondering about the prop shopping? Thanks to my friend Soma who suggested this amazing place in Kolkata where people like me can just get lost and dream of buying the whole shop! The place is called Rajnikal in Park Street area.
Last few clicks from The City Of Joy!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Gorgeous shots. Love how it tells a story 🙂
sally
Beautiful photos! Kolkata is on my list of places to go.
Ambika
I have always wanted to visit Kolkatta and loot a sweet shop there!! Such a gorgeous photo tour!!
And yes, Pthir pheni does taste a lot like Feni, but I have seen this very interesting recipe somewhere - Finely shredded (shredded just like Feni) and baked Phyllo dough tastes exactly like Feni. Have to try that yet though, just thought of sharing this info with ya 🙂
Reem | Simply Reem
Girl...
You captured the beauty of the city....
Beautiful, that hand pump, coconuts on tree everything...
You really have great photography skills...
foodwanderings
Aww Kankana, Such a beautiful post. SO happy I caught it. Love your travel pics from India!
easyfoodsmith
You captured the essence of the city beautifully. I visited Kolkatta over 10 years ago and I feel it is beckoning me again!
sayantani
beautiful clicks Kankana.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Beautiful shots! You've captured so many different facets of the city and make me want to go visit!
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oh my! I want t fly there. Now! What an AMAZING city.
Magic of Spice
Beautiful, beautiful shots...I feel as if I myself have visiting. You seem to have captured the heart and soul of the city!
Purabi Naha
This is phenomenal! Your pictures made me crave for visiting my beautiful Kolkata right now!! Did you gorge on the rosogollas and notun gur or not? The pictures are superb! The Rajnikal sounds interesting!! Thanks for that!
Charles
Wow, what incredible photos Kankana - I'm so please you shared them with us! Beautiful sights - I'd love to visit some day. Pretty far away from good old France though. Such wonderful buildings and scenery, and the fish looks amazing! Thanks for showing us an insight into this beautiful city! 🙂
tigerfish
Oh these are certainly beautiful clicks! Hope you have really enjoyed the trip.
Radhika | Just Home Made
Awesome! What a fantastic virtual trip Kankana..
Sanjeeta kk
Wonderful clicks..love that hand pump picture!
torviewtoronto and createwithmom
lovely pictures and memories 🙂
happy to hear from you
Ananda Rajashekar
Gorgeous pic Kankana, i love the fishes, coconut and hand pump, you make me miss India so much!!
Kitchen Belleicious
simply stunning photographs! I am in awe
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Kankana, you are really talented in photography. You capture great moments and layout is amazing. I really enjoyed your photos and wished that there are more! =P My husband is going to India in March. I should ask him to prop shop? LOL!
Priya
Really great shots! seeing the colorful India is always a treat to the eyes 🙂