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| About Kolkata Tourism |
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The erstwhile capital of British India till 1911, Kolkata or Calcutta as it was known earlier, is one of India's
most intriguing cities with a rich past and a vibrant present. The
'City of Joy' as it's often referred to, is a fascinating blend of
extremes, where traditional hand-drawn rickshaws coexist with the
modern underground metro, not to forget the snake-like trams which have
been plying since 1902, making Kolkata the only city in India to operate this mode of transport. Volatile yet vibrant, overcrowded yet exciting, Kolkata
is a city of many charms. A distinct colonial flavour pervades its
bustling streets; splendid Victorian buildings and mansions rub
shoulders with new apartment blocks. A vibrant cultural, literary and
intellectual scene is reflected in fine arts, dance, music and theatre.
Home to eminent Noble laureates, Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray,
it's easy to understand the cultural heritage which Bengalis boast of. The Howrah Bridge over the
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DebasishRoy, | 7th December 2007 A microcosm of British India - Calcutta
| Overview of the destinationHow Calcutta became Kolkata Food, sight-seeing and shopping Food is plentiful in Kolkata. It is city of healthy, very tasteful street food. In fact, the city lacks classy restaurants and you would be Activities & things to do Just soak in the city which has lots of atmosphere. You are supposed to relax and take it easy in this city and not do Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Fly down to Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport and take a taxi to your hotel. Eat something and drink something with lemon in it | Rita Kaul, New Delhi | 7th May 2007 Kolkata a pleasant surprise. My only brother expired in Kolkata on 30th April. He was a visitor there. I | | Read full review... | bimala, Madurai | 15th February 2007 not bad but not so good either The people were nice and caresome. But govt. policies should be improved in regard to | | Read full review... |
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Experience West Bengal (Theme holidays in West Bengal) |
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 | Bengali Heritage The Subramaniam family of Trichur have close friends in Kolkata and decided to take up their invitation to spe... Read more |  |
| |  | Sea Side Holidays The Rai family of Howrah have always enjoyed their family holidays at the little sea-side town of Digha. The p... Read more |  |
| |  | Hill Station Experience After reading the Booker prize winning Inheritance of Loss, Jay and Anjali Tandon decided to travel to the Wes... Read more |  |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Kolkata Travel Guide - Kolkata was once the capital city of British India and also the Gateway to India till 1912. | | An American Moving To Calcutta - Blog about Kolkata from an Amercian living in Kolkata. | | Official Websites | | Government of West Bengal - West Bengal Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | West Bengal Tourism - West Bengal Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers West Bengal Entry formalities, Places of Interest in West Bengal, List of Tourist Guides in West Bengal and Transportation in West Bengal.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Kolkata with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Kolkata Port Trust plans river tourism - Kolkata Port Trust has given permission to East India Navigation, to operate their vessels for local sightseeing. |
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