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.

Lahore , General info:
9/10

Don't underestimate Pakistan and one of its most ethnic city, Lahore. wear extremely reveling clothes, try to dress modest .

Lahore , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Anarkali Bazaar

Lahore , Different stuff:
10/10

The Pakistan-Indian border is 29 km(18 miles) from Lahore, The daily flag ceremony 30 minutes before sunset, are solemn and colourful in true tradition, with the Pakistani & Indian soldiers vying for militry perfetion and a lone bugler playing the haunting Last Post.

Let them know if you're a foreigner, you will be their special guest and enjoy.

Lahore , Don't miss:
8/10

Your Trip to Lahore is incomplete if you have not visited these places:

1. Lahore Fort (Qila)

2. Anarkali Bazaar

3. Shalimar Garden and Mughal Empror Humayun's Tomb.

4. Race Course Park in the Evening.

Lahore , Food:
10/10

Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in town.

Cafe Aylanto

Zouk, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Freddy's, on MM Alam Road

The Village, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Ziafat, Authentic Pakistani food

Dera, Right by the Gaddafi Stadium

Fujiyama, in the Avari Hotel

Costa Nosta, Real Authentic Italian food

Pizzerio Uno Chicago Grill, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Salt n Pepper

Pepperica (run by famous Artist Rana Shujaat)

Cookoos Cafe, (across from the Badshahi Mosque)

Lahore , Hotels:
9/10

Pearl Continental Lahore

Avari Lahore

Lahore Country Club

Holdiay Inn Lahore

Radisson Hotel Lahore at the Royal Palm

Best Western

Ambassador Hotel

Lahore , Safety:
9/10

There is no as such security problem in Lahore specially, Its the safest city in Pakistan. People are very friendly and hospitable.

But try avoid places where there is any religious or private rally or gathering.