Calcutta , General info:
6/10

New name is KOLKATA - that is closer how it used to be pronounced in the native language - Bengali.

Airport code is still the old code CCU for Calcutta. The airport is on northeast corner of metro - also also called Dum Dum from the local township name.

If going by train, try station names of HOWRAH or SEALDAH - the latter is a friendlier terminus, but less trains go there. Howrah is the traditional rail terminus - on other side of river Ganges.

Calcutta , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Great food - whether Mughlai or sweets, and most reasonable price among metro Indian cities.

'Get Well' Clinic is the best as well as very cheap PHYSIOTHERPY & ACUPRESSURE Centre. You can get really sincer and dedicated treatment here.

Calcutta , Different stuff:
8/10

Tough driving and narrow / slow roads.

Calcutta , Don't miss:
10/10

Victoria Memorial.

Darjeeling - a hill town about 600 km north.

Digha - a seaside resort - about 4 hours drive

Calcutta , Food:
10/10

Great food everywhere in this city

Calcutta , Hotels:
8/10

Quite a few 4 and 5 star hotels

Calcutta , Safety:
7/10

Safer than other towns - but beware of pickpocketing.

Had Rin , General info:
10/10

Beautiful beaches! Great to chill out or learn Muay Thai boxing or yoga or massage or cooking..many schools! Of course the famous parties too!

Had Rin , Different stuff:
10/10

Extreme sports..parties..beaches...holistic healing...designers..

Had Rin , Don't miss:
10/10

Boat and bike trips around island to discover hidden paradise!

Had Rin , Food:
10/10

Thonsala food market next to 7 Eleven!!!!

Had Rin , Hotels:
7/10

massive range from delux to basic!

Had Rin , Safety:
8/10

As long as you use your common sense.