Kolkata, the state capital of West Bengal,
is one of the most interesting and vibrant cities of the world. The City of
palaces, Kolkata is one out of four metropolitan cities of India. Earlier
known as Calcutta, Kolkata was the capital of the British colonial empire in
India up to 1912. Kolkata, the Gateway to the North East, is a city with
strong cultural, literary and religious flavor. Kolkata has a unique
combination of the calmness of the river Hooghly and the rush of people in
the streets, and it is the combination that attracts the tourists to
Kolkata.
Places
of Interest :
¤ Victoria Memorial
¤ Eden Garden
¤ Marble Palace
¤ BBD Square
¤ Kali Temple(Dakshineshwar)
¤ Belur Math
¤ St. John's Church
¤ Rabindra Setu(Howrah Bridge)
¤ Rabindra Gallery
¤ Indian Museum
Special Attractions :
¤ Victoria Memorial
¤ Belur Math
¤ Rabindra Setu(Howrah Bridge)
Excursions
:
¤ Sunderwan Wildlife Sanctuary and Diamond Harbour
¤ Digha, Haldia, Barrackpore and Bandel
How to Reach :
» By Air : Kolkata attends domestic as well as
direct International flights.
» By Train : Kolkata is well connected by trains to
all the corners of the country.
» By Road : The National Highway connects Kolkata
with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other parts of the country as well.
Period to Avoid Kolkata :
Avoid travelling in Kolkata in the Summer season, the months from May to
August.
