Tourism Info

Kolkata (Calcutta)

Kolkata, also known as Calcutta is called the City of Joy. Situated on the east bank of the lovely Hooghly river, Kolkata boasts of a graceful culture, rich history and versatile future. Being one of the metropolitan cities of India, Kolkata is a marvelous city with narrow alleys, tram rides and the old world charm. So if the glance of the Hooghly river from the Howrah bridge, a tram ride through the heritage colonial buildings or an artistic performance in a park delights you, then Kolkata is the perfect destination.

How to Reach

Kolkata is well connected to all parts of the country by road, railway and air transport. It is also connected to many cities abroad.

AIR

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport located at Dumdum is 17 km away from the heart of the city. This airport is well connected to other cities of the country and also to international destinations. Buses and taxis are available which ply from airport to the city.

RAILWAY

The three major stations of Kolkata are Howrah, Sealdah and Kolkata (Chitpur Terminal). Trains connect these stations to other major cities of India.

ROAD

State-owned and private buses operate their services connecting Kolkata to various cities in the state and neighboring states.

Hotels

Hotel Hindusthan International - Rs 8600 onwards

Peerless Inn - Rs 6000 onwards

ITC Sonar Bangla- Rs 13000 onwards

Taj Bengal - Rs 12000 onwards

Hyatt Regency - Rs 8000 onwards

Hotel Oriental - Rs 900 onwards

Sightseeing

Victoria Memorial - Historical

Fort William - Historical

Howrah Bridge - Historical

Shahid Minar - Historical

Science City - Technological

Birla Industrial and Technological Museum - Technological

Jorasanko Thakur Bari - Historical

Birla Planetarium - Technological

Botanical Gardens - Nature

Indian Museum - Historical & Cultural

Kalighat Mandir - Religious

Dakshineswar Temple - Religious

Town Hall - Historical & Cultural

Nicco Park - Entertainment

Nakhoda Mosque - Religious

Aquatica - Fun & Entertainment

Alipur Zoological Park - Wildlife

Nehru Children's Museum - Historical

Shopping

Dakshinapan

South City Mall

Emami Shopper's City

Axis Mall

Mani Square

New Market

Metro Shopping Centre

Restaurants

Bhojohori Manna

Mainland China

Aminia

Oh! Calcutta

Pizza Hut

Honey Da Dhaba

Arsalan

Zara

Rajdhani

Sagar

Marco Polo

Photo Gallery

Fact File

State/UT : West Bengal

District : Kolkata

Famous for : City

Best time to visit : October-March

STD Code : 033

Map

Places to See Around Kolkata

Howrah - City

Sunderban National Park - Wildlife

Tarakeshwar - Religious

Mayapur - Religious

Murshidabad - Historical

Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife

Santiniketan - Cultural