Things which makes Kolkata the City of Joy
Kolkata, or city of joy, is known to the whole world for its warmth, culture, love for people, mysteries, and of course, food and sweets. In addition, Kolkata is known for making you curious about its history and the city’s beauty. Every corner, street, lanes, and lane have some stories to tell, which is what makes Kolkata The City of Joy. Let us list some of the things that you will love about Kolkata.
Gorer Math or Maidan or Brigade Parade Ground
It is the largest urban park in Kolkata, comprised of a massive stretch of green field. It consists of several playgrounds like Eden Gardens, football grounds of Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and many such football clubs and the famous Kolkata Racecourse. During holidays and weekends, you can see many people playing cricket and enjoying a picnic along with a horse ride. In addition, you can see Fort Willam, the Eastern headquarters of the army. The Maidan also comprises the Raj Bhavan building on the Esplanade in the north and the National Library on Belvedere Road in Alipore in the south. It is a historical and cultural centre of Kolkata and a centre of leisure and entertainment for Calcuttans.
Durga Puja
Durga puja is the most critical and most significant puja of Kolkata and all the Bengalis worldwide. Bengalis look forward to this puja for the whole year. And if you have not seen Durga Puja, you have missed the major festival of the city of joy. The pandals form a unique piece of art. They are built by talented artists and art students that are created with maximum accuracy and patience. The city decks up with beautiful lights, and that is worth seeing.
Food
Food and Kolkata go hand in hand. City of joy Kolkata is the land of food lovers, especially people here who love to eat fish and rice. They love sweets. Kolkata was the pioneer in giving Rosogollas to the whole world. Calcutta city is famous for street food like phucka, Kathi rolls, kabiraji, biryani, goti gorom, and many delectable foods. Kolkata’s loochi Alu dum is famous in the whole world. Kolkata is also the first city in India to introduce Indian Chinese cuisines. Bengali cuisines are rich in taste and aroma.
Oldest Banyan Tree
Calcutta city is also famous for its Botanical garden. This garden has the world’s oldest and most comprehensive banyan tree, known as The Great Banyan Tree. This tree is around 250 years old. This tree is standing, covering an area of 3.5 acres of land and has a 51 ft wide trunk.
The Oldest Electric Tram
The first tram was horse-driven, and it started its operation in 1873 between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Street. However, the electric tram first made it is in Calcutta city in the year 1902.
Cheap Public Transport
Kolkata’s transport is the cheapest. The city has given India the first metro train. And the city’s yellow taxi is famous to the whole world. Hand-pulled rickshaws are another major attraction and are unique in the whole of India. In addition, Kolkata has a particular railway track called Chakra Rail along Millennium Park. You will not find Chakra Rail anywhere in the world.
Shopping
People here love to shop. Kolkata is famous for handloom, tant sarees. They are unique in design. They are traditional sarees such as Bishnupuri, begampuri, and many such sarees. But the city of joy is not only famous for these sarees. There are numerous traditional markets such as New Market, Jugubabu Bazar, Hatibagan Market and many more, and these markets are famous worldwide for their speciality.
Cost Of Living
Kolkata is the cheapest city to stay in compared to other metros in India. So people here are not competing.
Biggest Book Fair
Kolkata people love to read books. This city is the hub for literature, theatre. And as book lovers, Kolkata is the first city in India to organise an international book fair, which started in 1976. And now this book fair attracts foreign publishers too. This fair starts at the end of January and goes on for ten long days.
Howrah Bridge and Princep Ghats
As Kolkata was the capital of British India, Britishers had built numerous buildings and bridges. For example, the Britishers build Howrah Bridge, and it connected the two cities: Kolkata and Howrah. Besides this bridge, there are numerous buildings that the Britishers build. Britishers also built many schools and colleges all over Kolkata and suburbs, known for their architecture. In addition, there are many old churches, temples and mosques that are famous for their sculptures and rich architecture.
Culture Hub Of India
Kolkata is the hub of culture. Many famous personalities are born here. This city is the pioneer in staging theatres and jatra. Kolkata is well known for its kali temples such as Kalighat, Dakshinewar and many such temples. Many sandals like Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda are born here. Kolkata has produced many eminent film personalities and singers.
Conclusion
Kolkata has had a rich heritage since the British made their capital. The city is soulful, rich in culture. Kolkata loves people. It has such warmth that you will not find it in any other city. It has some haunted places too. Here people respect people, give enthusiasm to others and help one another. People here love to eat different cuisines besides Bengali delicacies. People here gorge on sweet treats.