Kolkata, the former capital of India, still holds on to its former glory, with busy lanes and royal buildings scattered throughout the city. A rich culture, an array of food, a stunning riverside and the largest book market in the world- Kolkata has something for everyone. The place has heritage and vibrant colours on every corner of the street, which is worth a visit. Book your Raipur to Kolkata flight tickets from goIndiGo.in to avail the best offers.
Things to do in Kolkata
Hooghly River: Take a boat ride or stroll along the banks of the Hooghly River, and don’t forget to enjoy a view of the sunset as you sit in one of the ghats of the city.
Horses at Maidan: While you visit the Maidan, a place that literally translates its name that means ‘fields’, don’t forget to ride one of the horses, or the horse carriages, or even pet one.
Tourist attractions in Kolkata
Victoria Memorial: A building made of white marble, which was erected in 1921 and dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the place even has a museum or gallery that you can visit during the day.
Indian Museum: It is the oldest museum in India, having a huge collection of items. It was built back in 1875 and has sections including geology, zoology, archaeology, art and ethnology.
Birla Planetarium: This planetarium is one of the best places in the city to stargaze. They have a museum with various exhibitions and demonstrations about space, astrophysics and astronomy.
Places to shop in Kolkata
Shop for garments, clothes and footwear at Esplanade at extremely cheap prices. If you’re looking for jewellery, home decor and apparel, Gariahat is one of the largest markets in the city.
Best time to visit Kolkata
The best season to explore Kolkata is from September to January, as you can get a chance to witness the entire city revel in the Durga Puja celebrations. Christmas is also celebrated whole-heartedly in Kolkata, as all of the Park Street area lights up with cake stalls by the road, and Christmas carols being heard over speakers.
Modes of transport in Kolkata
Kolkata is a well-connected city with buses, taxis, rickshaws, autos, metro, railway and ferries. Buses are both air-conditioned and non-air conditioned and are the cheapest mode of transportation in the city.
Weather in Kolkata
Climate in Kolkata is hot and humid throughout the year, and it also experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoons. The winters here are pleasant and comfortable. Temperatures rise as high as 34 to 40 degrees during the summer, while winters are mostly around 20 during the day.
Airport in Kolkata
There’s only one airport in Kolkata, known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The airport is about 15 to 20 kilometres away from the centre of the city and is located at the northern extremes of the city boundaries. It has two terminals, one for all domestic flights, and the other for international ones.
Address: Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052.
IATA Code: CCU