One of the most vibrant cities of India is a must-visit for its historic significance, colourful markets, mouth-watering food, extraordinary architecture and plenty of other reasons. The city which was the capital of India during British Raj continues to be the literary capital of the nation and as of 2019 six, Nobel Laureates are associated with Kolkata.
Things to do in Kolkata
Enhance your knowledge: Visit the eco-friendly science centre, state archaeological gallery, Indian museum, Victoria memorial palace
Experience the old-world charm: Embrace the architecture of historic churches, synagogues, temples, old mansions, and colonial buildings.
Please your taste buds: Indulge in the unmatchable culinary tradition
Shop your heart out: Craft items, books, traditional sarees, Kurtis, are just a few items among many that will be worth a spend to make your visit memorable for years.
Feel the festivals: Park street during Christmas, Shantiniketan during Holi and entire city during Durga Puja has a vibe you cannot witness anywhere else.
Tourist attractions in Kolkata
Howrah Bridge and Princep Ghat
Eden garden
Dakshineswar and Kalighat temple, St. Paul's Cathedral, Birla temple, Victoria memorial palace, Marble Palace mansion
Eco-park
Places to Shop in Kolkata
New Market located in Lindsay street for a variety of products extending from shoes to flowers
Gariahat Market and Hatibagan Market for traditional sarees (silk and cotton) and handicrafts
College street is the largest book market in India.
Best time to visit in Kolkata
October to February is the best time to visit Kolkata because of the friendly weather and the festivals.
Modes of transport in Kolkata
Besides buses, metro and taxis, this is one of the rare cities where ferry rides are commonly taken by tourists as well as residents to commute to short distances. Also, this is the only city having trams as a mode of transport. They run from 4 am to 11 pm and circle the prominent areas of the city at nominal rates.
Weather in Kolkata
Summers (April and May) are extremely hot and humid. Monsoons start from July and last up to September. Winter (October to March) Temperature gets as low as 11°C.
Airport in Kolkata
Kolkata airport also called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport was earlier called DumDum airport.
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