Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBKolkata is the regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal. It is the second largest Bengali-speaking city in the world. It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among all cities in India.
Kolkata (Calcutta) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBLocally, Kolkata is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital. Although poverty is certainly apparent, the self-made middle class drives the city's core machinery, a nascent hipster culture thrives among its millennial residents and its dapper Bengali gentry frequent grand colonial-era clubs.
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WEBTop Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal. Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Half-day Tours (36) Full-day Tours (73) Parks (12) Tuk Tuk Tours (6) Street Food Tours (4) Flea & Street Markets (5) Historical Tours (104)
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
Places to Visit in Kolkata - Thrillophilia
WEBKolkata. Places To Visit. Tourist Places to Visit in Kolkata. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Botanical Garden, New Town Eco Park, Nicco Park, Mother Teressa House, Fort William, Tagore’s House (Joransanko Thakur Bari), Marble Palace, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Alipore Zoological Gardens, Kalighat Kali Temple, and many more.
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WEBGet the best Information about Kolkata Tourism. Get travel guides and plan your trip to Kolkata with tour packages, places to visit, sightseeing, hotels, and reviews by other travellers.
City Guide: All About Kolkata, The City Of Joy
WEBUpdated on : 18 Jan 2024, 2:39 am. 8 min read. Kolkata, the City of Joy, radiates an indomitable spirit that intertwines history, art, and literature. The capital of West Bengal beckons with its colonial-era architecture, bustling markets, and a cultural landscape that has nurtured Nobel laureates and literary giants.
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WEBDiscover the best attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta) including Victoria Memorial, Botanical Gardens, and Belur Math.
Kolkata (Calcutta), India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...
WEBKolkata (Calcutta) Plan Your Trip to Kolkata (Calcutta): Best of Kolkata (Calcutta) Tourism. By Management. 105,454. PLAN YOUR TRIP Kolkata (Calcutta) This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures.
Kolkata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKolkata ( Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā ), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor.
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