The journey From Prayagraj towards Our Ganges' Departure Point After having taken the night sleeping train from Agra, we reached the Allahabad station located within the town of Prayagraj. We were a bit giddy due to having slept well since waking up at 5 a.m. the day prior to visiting the Taj Mahal. Like most long-distance travelers, we had made sure to track train status  along the way so we knew exactly when we would arrive. The tour offered us the opportunity to bathe and

A Brief History of Kolkata, India's 'City of Joy' Kolkata was the capital city of India during the British Raj from 1773 until 1911, when the capital was moved to Delhi. The city, later renamed ‘Calcutta’ by the British, was the most important commercial post in the region due to its central location along the Hooghly River that runs through it. Today, whether you explore its historic routes or simply try to spot your train  at one of its busy stations, Kolkata remains a vibr