Ground Transportation & Street Observations

Road Conditions: No asphalt roads in sight, and the lack of street cleaners shows. It's dirty but manageable. 🚧 Buses: No AC, seating follows "men left, women right", and the most thrilling part? No doors or stops—jump on/off while moving! 🚌Taxis: Vintage yellow cabs (like old-school "Ambassadors")—no AC, just open windows and sweat. 🚕🔥 Street Food Adventures 🍢 Dared Not Try: Hygiene standards are... creative. Bare hands, bare feet, sleeves as napkins—you name it. Few proper stalls exist."Pricy" Water: Bought bottled water at a spice-filled shop for ¥20 (!!). Now we get why locals prefer Ganges water... 💧😅 Victoria Memorial Visit 🏛️ Outer Grounds: Just ₹10 entry—perfect for spotting young couples on dates in hidden corners. Museum Skip: Charged extra to go inside? "Nahi chahiye" (No thanks!). #Victoria Memorial#kolkata#India#travel guide#trip diary#India guide