India travel diary

The World Has Two Kinds of People: Those Who Love India, and Those Who Hate It." ✈️ When our plane touched down at Kolkata Airport, our emotions were a cocktail of excitement and nervousness. But the airport itself—with its handwritten Bengali script ceiling art and massive tribal-inspired murals—immediately whispered: "Relax, you're in for an unforgettable adventure." 😌 🌸 First Stop: Mullik Ghat Flower Market We dove headfirst into India's sensory overload at this 110-year-old market under Howrah Bridge: Sea of Marigolds: 80% of the blooms are these orange sacred flowers 💐 (used in temple offerings) Aroma Bomb: A mix of:• Crushed jasmine• Turmeric & cumin from spice sacks• "Eau de Kolkata" (sweat + urine + chai steam) 🤢 Human Symphony:• Flower vendors shouting prices• Porters balancing 20kg flower towers on their heads• Sacred cows snacking on rose petals 🐄"Within 10 minutes, all five senses were screaming—this was India hitting us like a masala chai tsunami!" 🌊 💡 Survival Tips for First-Timers: 1️⃣ Nasal Defense: Carry Vicks or mint oil under your nose2️⃣ Morning Magic: Visit at 5-7AM to see fresh arrivals + avoid afternoon heat3️⃣ Photo Hack: The bridge's steel girders make a dramatic backdrop 📸 # Kolkata #Subway Kolkata Airport#India#India guide#travel guide#trip diary