Collection

 

C is for... CCU

 

…which is the IATA code for Calcutta, unchanged through the name tweaking and the new town developments and swank new airport terminals. Today I am offering you a random collection of photos I’ve clicked at various times in and around the city.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (no relation!!) International airport.

Currency Building, a Raj era heritage building.

Ravindra Sarovar, commonly called 'The Lake,' in South Calcutta.

Chowringhee skyline and Victoria Memorial from the Maidan.

Clay idol being transported by a 'cycle van' for

the main community festival. 

My grandfather's house and my permanent

address for half my life. Now in other hands and

converted to a children's preschool.

View of golf course from South Veranda, Tollygunge Club. 

C is for Chocolate, but of course! 

And also for coffee, both piping hot and iced... 

Calcutta has a total of 39,000 restaurants and cafes. The 4th major
foodie hub in India after Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.  

Cumulus cloud cover over Bawali. A couple hours
from Calcutta. Originally the seat of azamindari
family, now converted to a boutique hotel.

A classic Cal middleclass residence, probably pre-Independence. Calcutta
has this wonderful architecture in ordinary houses built with art nouveau
and art deco details. 

And that makes it a complete dozen!