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Location – Kolkata
Cover Image © Lopamudra Talukdar Experiences in Kolkata KOLKATA, INDIA The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata By Soumya Shankar Ghosal starting at $150/person (up to 3 people) Immerse yourself into an archaic tradition steeped deep into Kolkata culture – the hand-pulled rickshaw and the men on the margin running the trade with an award-winning documentary photographer Read… -
Experience – The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata KOLKATA, INDIA Offered by: Soumya Shankar Ghosal (Widely published documentary and street photographer) Starting at $150/person up to 3 people approx. 4 hours Street and Documentary Experience summary Explore an archaic practice steeped in Kolkata's tradition Several iconic motifs decorate the City of Joy's image in visitor's minds — the Howrah Bridge,… -
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7 reasons to include Kolkata in your photography bucket list
Photography in Kolkata is an enigma for many in America and the West. First-time visitors to India typically choose Delhi and the Golden Triangle, to admire fine Mughal and Rajput monuments. Business folks and urban revelers congregate in Mumbai and Bangalore, whilst adventure lovers and hipsters soak up the sun (and certain yummies) in Goa,…
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Durga Puja: When Kolkata becomes the City of Joy
Almost every culture on the planet has a “triumph of good over evil” story. Most major cities have a monumental festival: Rio has its mesmerizing carnival, Munich its folk festival like Oktoberfest and New Orleans its musical Jazz fest. For Bengalis and Kolkata, it’s the essence of Durga Puja, when for 5 days, Kolkata (and its…
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