Kolkata is a metropolis of India's Eastern Coast, which is 350 years old. Its vivid and hectic streets are full of life and creativity. It is a city with a soul where you can find various layers of heritage and culture. What are you waiting for? Book your Dhaka to Kolkata flight tickets now!
Things to do in Kolkata
The Birla Planetarium or Taramandal is Asia's largest and world's second-largest planetarium located at the Chowringhee Road. Jawaharlal Nehru had set it up on 2 July 1963. You must never miss visiting this place if you are a science lover and attend the shows held in various languages. It also has an electronics laboratory. You can view paintings and astronomical models in its astronomy gallery.
Indian Museum or Jadughar is the 9th oldest museum in the world and India's largest museum. If you love fine arts, you should visit this place as it has ancient sculpture, Buddha's sacred relics, contemporary paintings collection, Mughal paintings, and Egyptian paintings. You can also find antiques, fossils, ornaments, skeletons, and armour.
Tourist attractions in Kolkata
Fort Williams is the colonial era's building located in Hooghly river's eastern bank. It is also referred to as the 'black hole of Calcutta' as it was a temporary jail for hauling prisoners. You must visit this place while sightseeing as Fort Williams is the Easter Command's headquarters today.
The Marble Palace is North Kolkata's magnificent mansion where you can find artistic statues, elegant glassware and amazing paintings related to British Raj. It is enlisted among the most beautiful historical places in the city. Tourists are awestruck by its majestic architecture as well as the unique design.
Places to shop in Kolkata
South City Mall on Prince Anwar Shah Road, is a huge shopping area where you can get international as well as national brand outlets.
This city has exquisite terracotta artefacts and creative home decor products available to shop in the Chowringhee Lane.
Best time to visit Kolkata
October-February is the best time for visiting the place owing to the pleasant temperature as well as numerous festivals.
Modes of transport in Kolkata
There are roadways, railways, buses, cabs, trams, monorail, underground metro and light railway for commuting.
Weather in Kolkata
This city is known to have a tropical wet and dry climate, mostly around the year.
Airports in Kolkata
Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport which is situated at a distance of 17 km from the city centre in Dum Dum. For those of you who want to book an onward journey, IndiGo offers Kolkata to Bangkok, Kolkata to Singapore and Kolkata to Hong Kong flights.
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