Kolkata reserves a special place in the politics, economy and culture of India. It has retained its quintessential charm through modernization. One of the four Metropolitan cities of India, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. Kolkata is proud to be home to some of the greatest thinkers, filmmakers, artists, writers, reformists, freedom fighters, sportspersons and poets. The city was once the headquarters of the British government. Its colonial past reflects in its architecture. Kolkata is exceptionally famous for its authentic Bengali cuisine and sweets made from milk. Kolkata, a vibrant 350-year-old metropolis is located on India's eastern coast. Though famously known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata, in every sense is a 'City of Soul' for all those who are artistic, cultural, and intellectual.
Tourist attractions in Kolkata
Kolkata, intellectual artistic and cultural capital of India is full of must-visit places. Your itinerary should include Victoria Memorial Hall, Eden Gardens, Princep ghat, Howrah bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Birla planetarium, Motherhouse, Park Street, College Street, Pareshnath Jain temples, Rabindra Sarovar, New Market, South Park Cemetery and much more.
Things to do in Kolkata
Kolkata still retains the old world charm and has emerged as one of the developed cities of the country. When in Kolkata one can do numerous things such as take a ferry ride near Howrah Bridge, take a vintage ride in the trams, enjoy a wild trek in the Sundarbans, taste the savoury street food, and watch the sunset at Prinsep ghat. Embark on a shopping spree at Chowringhee, visit the South Park Street Cemetery, college street – a haven for books, enjoy bakery bites at Nahoum and sons the only Jewish bakery, get enchanted by the mud statues at Kumortuli, and a visit to the black hole of Kolkata.
Airport in Kolkata
Kolkata airport previously called the Dum Dum airport is now known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. It is 17 kilometres away from the city and the fifth busiest airport in India. In the year 2014, the airport was awarded as the Best Improved Airport in the Asia Pacific region by the Airport Council International. The Kolkata airport is well-equipped to handle more than 21 lacs passengers a year.
- Airport address: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Jessore Rd., Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052
- IATA code: CCU