Kolkata
The Glenburn Penthouse review, Kolkata: An elegant, hospitable haven
From the eye-catching interiors to the warm service – not to mention the rooftop pool – this is a wonderful base from which to explore Kolkata.
- by Ute Junker
Kolkata, India tour: Noise, passion, colour and heartbreak where the Lion movie was set
Kolkata offers endless can't-believe-your-eyes moments. It's India at its extreme.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tips and things to do in Kolkata, India: The three minute guide
This is one of the friendliest, most cultured cities in India and much less touristy than Mumbai or Delhi.
- by Louise Southerden
Kolkata, India: Why India's dirtiest city is unexpectedly surprising
Rich experiences lie in store for the first-time visitor to Kolkata.
- by John Golder
Street food, Kolkata, India: A tour of culinary hotspots
A tour of India’s culinary hotspots is a feast for the senses.
- by Chris Caldicott
Belly of the beast: the country that will change you
It can appal and sicken, literally. But for most who visit it India can cast a lifetime spell, writes Ben Stubbs.
Deals of the week: take a Captain Cook
Captain Cook Cruises has a 'take a mate for half price' sale on for MV Reef Endeavour trips.
- by Julietta Jameson
A motorcycle diary
Ben Stubbs braves the smog and crowds of Kolkata on the back of a Royal Enfield bike.
24 hours in Kolkata
Chaotic and confronting, the city on the Hooghly can justly claim to be the country's cultural capital, writes Leisa Tyler.
Where the shopping comes to you
NOTHING to read, no crosswords to solve, no iPod to play with and I've got six hours on a train ahead of me with nothing to do, or eat. As far as journeys go, this is shaping up to be a long ride.
- by Lee Atkinson