Once existing as the capital of India by the East India Company during the British rule, Kolkata is now the capital of West Bengal in the eastern part of India. One thing which you will notice in this city is its cheap cost of living. The South City Mall and the Forum Mall offer good international brands while local shopping can be done in the all time favourite New Market. Look for "tant", Bengal's local handloom. Give yourself a sweet treat by trying Kolkata's "sandesh", "mishti doi" and "rosogollas". Flights to Kolkata take off and land at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.