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Do's and Don'ts
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Kolkata is a very renowned place in
India. The city gates are always open to the tourists
and travellers and one really receives a hearty welcome
by the resindentia. Kolkata incorporates a very liberal
society. The influence of some of the greatest scholars
of India has been more or less direct. This is what
a person feels once inside the city premises. However,
there are certain things which must be avoided to make
the stay or journey in Kolkata more meaningful. Some
of these practices are:
Do
- If you are planning for a visit to the city then
winter season is the most appropriate time. The summers
are hot and humid and in monsoons there is lot of
down pouring. October to February is the best time
to move into the place.
- Before starting the journey be sure to carry minimum
of the luggage. Kolkata is a very crowded place and
to carry heavy luggage means lots of hassles.
- The public transport is very crowded and there
are good chances of your pocket being picked in buses
and metro. So act wise and travel by bus or taxi.
There are many places of interest contained in Kolkata.
Leaving aside the monuments, make sure to check out
the famous learning centres.
- Kolkata is a place with a rich and polished culture.
The Bengali people are quite lively and eloquent.
In Kolkata try to get the experience of interacting
with the locals.
- Fish and Sweets are two things Bengali food never
misses. Have a taste of the popular food served in
Kolkata.
- Make sure to visit some of the oldest coffee houses
in Kolkata.
- Try to avoid intermediaries and fraudulent travel
agents. It is better to take some pain and consult
government information offices.
Do'nt
- Do not attempt to travel without tickets in public
transport.
- Avoid to commute in the peak office hours as the
streets are often jammed with traffic.
- Always make sure to carry a small litter bag. It
won't be a good practice to dump the litter at public
places.
- Kolkatans are very particular about their culture.
Do not make any kind of nuisance regarding the popular
culture.
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