The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is as synonymous with the city as Mother Teresa, the Howrah Bridge and the ‘black hole’. Dedicated to the memory of Queen Vic, some say the building was designed to rival the Taj Mahal? Whatever your view, if you are in the ‘City of Joy’ and are seeking respite from its chaos and madness, the grounds and interior of this gracious building are a great place to find it. Alternatively head to the Chowringhee bar at the  Oberoi Grand!