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May 12, 2017, 4:53 am

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Originally Posted by dhuey

Greetings, folks. On the return to the USA from Bhutan next year, I have a very early morning flight from DEL. I could spend the previous two days in Dehli, or I could fly to Calcutta, spend the two days there, and catch a late evening flight to DEL in time for my connection.

I've never been to India, though I've spent quite a lot of time in Indian restaurants. Which city do you think is more interesting from a visitor's perspective? I'm okay with major tourist sites, but I favor getting a flavor for what local culture is like.

Thanks for any ideas.

2 days in Delhi is what I would recommend. With a hired car, you can hit up a good variety of historical sites in Delhi in 48 hours without too much issue.

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