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.

Delhi , General info:
1/10

Capital of India

Delhi , Cheap stuff:
1/10

In Old delhi you can find lot of very cheap good stuff

Delhi , Don't miss:
7/10

Qutub Minar

Lotus Temple

Red Fort/Old Fort

India Gate

Akshardham Temple

Karol Bagh Market

Delhi , Food:
3/10

Try Tandoori Chicken

Butter Chicken

Mutton at Kareem's (Jama Maszid)

Chaat at Old delhi

Delhi , Safety:
4/10

City is safe but be cautious at night.