As drinking water crisis finally stares our cities, any Indian tourist visiting Zurich, the gateway to the Swiss Alps, will be pleasantly surprised to find some 1200 public fountains to slake their thirst and say no to packaged water in eco-unfriendly plastic bottles. Sujoy Dhar was smitten by the city of free freshwater, quaint cobblestone streets and the legacy of legends like Albert Einstein.

Kolkata, July 18 : Even though the rains are playing truant, restaurants and cafes in Kolkata are ready to welcome the monsoon showers. Here is our pick for the five best places to head to enjoy a quick bite or a relaxed dinner on a rainy day. Since the monsoon menu is for a limited time, check before you plan to visit.

Kolkata: Paranthe Wali Galli this monsoon has come up with a month long "Tawa Pulao Festival- Chawal Ka Chatpata Andaaz" to give Kolkata’s foodies a flavour-some experience.

Kolkata: Madhushree and Debjani, who are well known in the fraternity for their culinary skills and popups, have collaborated with ‘Chilekotha’ for a pop-up to treat the foodies ‘Paat Pere, Kobjee Dubiye’.

Amman: Food is a very important aspect of Jordanian culture and is held as a community event with immediate and extended family present. In addition, food is commonly used by Jordanians to express their hospitality and generosity, food is served with great pride irrespective of how modest their means may be.

The world's perennial bucket list destination is Switzerland. For every Indian sold on the Bollywood romances, Switzerland is the eternal favourite. But Mount Rigi near Zurich offers more than just mind-blowing vistas of mountains and lakes. It is a perfect experience of cogwheel train ride on Alps, writes Sujoy Dhar