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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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Singh, Pune | 7th November 2009
Last place to visit!

Overview of the destination
Not so good as we imagined.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
For shopping, one may spend time at New market.Activities & things to do
Science city & the zoo are worth spending time. Ferry ride in Hoogly river to have a look at the famous Howrah bridge is also worth.Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
We were there for 4 days. Everyday we had some problem or other. No prepaid taxi service to Park street from Howrah station, no Metro service
Mohibor, Kolkata | 26th August 2008
Weekend Trip from Kolkata to Gadiarah by the river Rupnarayan

Two and a half hours by bus from esplanade, kolkata is a place called Gadiarah
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DebasishRoy, | 7th December 2007
A microcosm of British India - Calcutta

How Calcutta became Kolkata
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