About Kolkata
The “City of Joy” Kolkata has much to offer. When you traverse through the lanes of northern Kolkata, it still holds the old-world charm of this city, and some of the houses are more than 100 years old. But once you come to the southern part of Kolkata, the landscape changes drastically, and you will find a more 21st-century version of the city.
All in all, Kolkata still holds on to its British-era heritage buildings, and life in this city is leisurely, which is also the charm of this city. And, your Kolkata visit is incomplete without trying out the local sweets.
Best things to do in Kolkata
- Visiting Victoria Memorial - Visiting Victoria Memorial is something that everyone must do when in Kolkata. The British built this monument between 1906 and 1921 in memory of Queen Victoria. The monument's architecture and the garden surrounding it will give you an indescribable feeling as if you are sitting somewhere in Britain.
- Watching the sunset from Princep Ghat – It is a peaceful place in Kolkata on the banks of the River Hooghly where you can spend the evening watching the sunset with your friends and family. Moreover, you can take a boat ride and enjoy the serene beauty of the illuminated Howrah Bridge in front of you. Also, do not forget to try out the tea in the clay pots and street food available here.
- Going to Nicco Park - If you have kids with you on this trip to Kolkata, then do not forget to take them to this amazing amusement park. This park is full of fun and games, and rides. Your kids will have the time of their life in this park.
- Exploring the Boi Para (College Street) – College Street is one of the largest second-hand book markets, and it is often said that if you cannot find a book here, then it may not exist. Hence, comes the name “Boi Para”, which means “colony of the books” in Bengali.
- Trying authentic Bengali dishes - Coming to Kolkata and not trying authentic Bengali cuisine and sweets doesn’t sound right at all. Instead, you must try most of the dishes that are famous, like recipes with fish, rosogolla, mishti doi, puchka, and Kolkata special biryani.
- Shopping in Kolkata needs a special mention – The New Market in Kolkata is the place to be if you are looking to buy something on this trip. From handicrafts to clothes, you will find it all here.
There are also other places to see, like Eco-tourism Park, Mother House, Indian Museum, and Birla Planetarium. You can never get enough of Kolkata when it comes to roaming the city.
Kolkata Airport information
Kolkata Airport, also known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, serves the metropolitan city of Kolkata and its suburbs. The IATA code is CCU, and the ICAO code of the airport is VECC. The airport has three terminals with shopping outlets and restaurants. Also, while at the airport, you can visit the Biswa Bangla Store to get handicraft items made by local artisans. The airport is about 14 km from the main city centre in Dum Dum.