Kolkata - Post Report Question and Answers

What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?

We went to the Taj Mahal. It was a nice place to visit, but getting there and back was dismal. We went to Goa. It was nice to visit, but the ocean was very dirty with lots of refuse. Can’t say much else because of the lockdowns and curfews. We were not able to go very many places as a result. - Aug 2021


There are many interesting things to see in India and domestic flights are cheap. If you need a break from India there are good flight connections to SE Asia. There are also flights down to Mauritius which many seem to overlook as an option. - Dec 2020


Every year the city lights up in October/November for Durga Puja. The city is absolutely beautiful at this time. This is the chief Hindu festival in eastern India but all faiths take part. It is a wonder to see. - Sep 2015


Photographing the people and cultural events. Visiting cultural sites and spending time in West Bengal's countryside. Visiting other states in India. - Dec 2010


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