Think of Kolkata and you think of talented people and delicious sweets. Kolkata is the place of sweet and sugary people with a plethora of talent. It is also famous for its sweet dishes and its food. For those who love junk food Kolkata is the place to be. Kolkata people love music. Almost in every other home you can find a singer or someone aspiring to be one or you will find someone who plays instruments. It is a place of history but don’t you mistake it as being ‘old school’. The city is trying hard to keep up with the pace of the world around it and this has resulted in a beautiful blend of the old and new in the city. There are many chic and trendy places you can visit with your friends and get an ambience of the old mixing with the new.

You can take a flight from Guwahati to Kolkata to reach there in no time.

We have prepared a list of all the places you can chill at with your friends.

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1. Fountains dancing to the musical beats at Victoria Memorial Garden

Go to the Victoria Memorial Garden to witness the enchanting fountain waters dancing to the rhythm of the music. These colorful fountains are a mesmerizing and calming sight to behold. The show starts at 7 in the evening. This is an ideal place to spend some quiet and memorable time with your friends.

2. Nicco Park

This is popularly known as the Disneyland of Kolkata. It has many adventurous rides, a humongous food court as well as a lake. This is a great place to go on a day’s trip with your friends. You can create adventurous memories and some non-forgettable moments with your friends.

3. Salt Lake

This is a great picnic spot. Located 12 kms away from the main city, here you can boat or just relax in cool shade of the trees with a picnic basket by your side. Go boating in the lake and bask in the sheer beautifulness of the lake and the surroundings.

4. Bara Bazar

A popular shopping destination in Kolkata, Bara bazaar is a one stop shop for all your needs in life. The market has reasonable prices and a vast variety of things to choose from. Go satisfy your shopaholic instincts with your friends here.

5. South Park Street Cemetery

This is the most serene place you will find in the whole town. Take a walk in the cemetery’s lane alongside your friends and relive your moments in the subtleness of the place.

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As you can see, Kolkata has many places for all kinds of friendships. For the adventurous or for the peaceful, Kolkata has something to offer for everyone. So the next time you plan a trip out with your friends, instead of going to Goa or any such hip destination, plan a trip to the west and experience the enchanting blend of the old and the new.