10 Perks Of Living In Kolkata

Someone once said, “Kolkata is the best city to fall in love, it is a beautiful city and people there have time for something as precious as love”. This city is also known as the city of joy. The beautiful culture, delicious food, and flexible public transport are the highlights of this city.

Check out the perks of living in Kolkata:

1. Food is cheap, diverse, and tasty. You will get a variety of cuisines and delicious street food at a dirt cheap price

 Egg roll Rs.10, Chicken roll Rs 20. Fish curry & rice served from the boot of an Ambassador. What else one needs?

 

2. Food scores one more. Endless puchka stalls will make your taste buds roll between khatta meetha paani

 *Drools*

 

3. The excitement and enthusiasm to celebrate Durga Puja is unbeatable. The entire city comes to life in the pandals placed on every corner of the street

 It’s a must watch and must visit time of the year. Let the drums roll.

 

4. Nothing can beat the public transport facility in this city. There is no problem if you don’t have a private vehicle, you can simply hop in a tram or get the metro

 Not only that but also local trains, bus, cabs, and auto-rickshaws with polite rickshaw drivers

 

5. Massive number of football players and fans. Football is life here and if you love this sport, then this is the perfect place for you

The level of excitement seen in Kolkata for football is on some other level. You can either be an audience or a player and enjoy this sport.

 

6. Rich culture – Kolkata is known for its literary and artistic heritage. It is also known as the “City of furious and creative energy”.

 This rich culture definitely rubs off on every individual stepping on its ground.

 

7. If you wish to settle down here, you don’t have to worry about real estate prices

 

People can easily afford a spacious and comfortable house without burning a hole in their wallet.

 

8. Beautiful and warm Bengalis who welcome you with open arms

You will definitely learn the true meaning of Ami tomake bhalobashi. 🙂 This language sounds like a soft melody to the ears.

 

9. Laid back life that teaches you to take a break and appreciate what is around you

 

People here will teach you that fast life is not the only way to live. It is really important to slow it down and take a break every once in a while.

 

10. Food again. How can we forget mishti doi, rosogullah and sandesh?

The delicious Bengali sweets are khub bhalo in taste.

Besides these there are other perks like going to Maddox square on a Sunday afternoon, buy an old newspaper (yes you read it right, you can buy an old newspaper), lay it on the grass and read an interesting novel or spend some quality time with your loved ones.

Apart from Kolkata, is there any other metro city that offers you this luxury?

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