Trails

Bengal’s grandest festival rivals the planet’s greatest cultural spectacles

Make the most of being an early bird. Catch some stunning sunrises at these destinations

Sprawling lawns or a 250-year-old Banyan Tree, explore Kolkata’s parks

Phulia to Bishnupur and Dhaniakhali to Santiniketan — travel to weaver hubs. (Shutterstock)

Palaces, museums, river cruises and a boutique hotel stay

Kolkata's phuchka stalls are landmarks offering cultural crash course and crunch

Sourcing the bubbly refreshment in the city is easier than you think

Ride a tram or visit Sovabazar Rajbari, Victoria Memorial and Eden Gardens

Step into the maze of potters’ alleys, where Durga Puja idols are born

The food critic on what the city has truly given to Indian cuisine