Kolkata, also known as Calcutta is the Capital of West
Bengal, India. It is located on bank of river Hooghly on the east. It is one of
the chief metropolitan cities, also known as one of the cultural, educational,
commercial hubs of east India. Kolkata has been in fame since history since the
arrival of English East India Company, 1960 to start its trade business right
in Bengal. Kolkata has been long recognized for its heritage, culture and
literary as this city was the birthplace for all forms of culture. Therefore
Kolkata has been known as the Cultural Capital of India and a best place for
tourism after Mumbai in the count of metro cities. Kolkata can be easily
reached by air as there are number of domestic airlines that connect Kolkata to
other major cities of India and also through train transport. Kolkata known as
“City of joy” in West Bengal is the most apposite place for visitants interested
to see Kolkata. The eventful city brings to you absolute reasons to enjoy and
feel tour because of its numerous marvels and festivals like Durga Puja where
the whole city is decorated like a bride. It is best to plan your trip during
the months of October- December to enjoy the festivities and weather of this
city.
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Kalighat Temple – This old Kalighat Temple has
been in existence in Kolkata since the time of Gupta period and the Peeth of
Goddess kali makes this temple one of the holiest places across India..
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Science city- This is situated on the east
Bypass of Kolkata, hailed as the largest center of the subcontinent, is well-
maintained with attractive lawns and flowers.
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Victoria memorial- This monument is of equal
value to Kolkata as Taj Mahal to Agra. This is one of the most attractive
places to visit at night as its Renaissance style architecture gives a
mesmerizing look to this monument on moon lit nights.
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Belur Math- this place is of great historical
significance as Vivekananda had spent his preceding years here, it is also one
of the best examples to show the blend of church, mosque and temple which gives
it a modern architecture look.
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Eden Garden-known as “Lords of Asia” India’s
oldest cricket stadium has marked many spectacular matches and performances by
Indian cricketers.
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Howrah Bridge- widely known as Rabindra Setu,
spans over the river Hooghly, acts as the gateway to Kolkata is a must visiting
place.
Kolkata Tourism brings to you many more attractive museums,
gardens, monuments like Shaheed Minar, Kolkata race Course, Town hall etc. So
plan your trip soon to this amazing city and you must carry these 5 important
things like camera to make your trip memorable, lots of money to shop , smart
casual clothes, travel guide and comfortable shoes to make your trip a blast!
Kolkata Tourism gives you war, welcome to enjoy the bliss of the city.
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