All about Kolkata
Kolkata, which is known as the City of Joy, is to every sense of the word a cultural, artistic, and creative city. The city is a beautiful example of how old colonial charm smoothly blends with the present western culture. You must start your Kolkata trip by admiring the ancient structures and art forms, relishing the delicious dishes and exploring the numerous bazaars. All in all, from shopping to food walks to exploring iconic architecture, Kolkata offers plenty of things to do and places to visit in the city.
The city boasts several grand structures like Victoria Memorial, Writer’s Building, Town Hall, Indian Museum, Howrah Bridge and so many more. Take a walk in the Botanical Garden, spend an evening at Princep Ghat or visit some of the religious places like Kalighat, Dakshinewar Kali Bari to calm your spiritual senses.
Here is all that you can do in the City of Joy, Kolkata
- Indulge in a gastronomical adventure. No matter what you're craving, whether it's the fiery fish curry or the kosha mangsho or a variety of sweets like sandesh, rosogollas, or cham cham, Kolkata is gastronomical heaven. The street food is also worth exploring, from puchkas, jhalmuri, ghugni or kathi roll; every single item is mouth-watering and tempting enough to tantalise your taste buds.
- Enjoy a tram ride: It is only in Kolkata where you can experience the fun of a tram ride. Trams are unique rides that bring back memories of classic days as they still hold the charm of the vintage era. So, apart from all the other things, make sure to enjoy a tram ride.
- Catch alluring views of the sunset at Prinsep Ghat: The Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata, located on the banks of river Hooghly is a place where you can have the most scenic views of sunrise and sunset. Apart from this, you can also catch magnificent views of the Howrah Bridge from the Prinsep Ghat.
Kolkata airport information
Kolkata Airport is also known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport located at a distance of 17 km from the city centre. The airport is well-equipped with all kinds of modern amenities and offers round the clock service for the convenience of its travellers.
- Airport address: Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052
- IATA code: CCU