| Formerly named as Calcutta,
Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal and the largest city of the
country. The beguiling city of Kolkata is also referred as the city
of joy and the cultural city of the country. As you travel to Kolkata,
taste rosogolla and sing along with your friends. Stroll through the
streets and see colonial buildings.
Kolkata or Calcutta is a center of art and culture. The city is associated
with several names like Rabindranath Tagore, Shri Aurobindo Ghosh, Satyajit
Ray and Anand Coomaraswamy. On tours to Kolkata India, notice number
of buildings exuding the charm of the Victorian era. Throbbing with
life, the city has number of luxury and budget hotels offering fine
accommodation.
On tours to Kolkata India, travelers can take a sightseeing trip covering
temples, museums, art galleries and monuments. Art lovers on their Kolkata
tours can visit the Academy of Fine Arts, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art,
Birla Academy of Art and Culture and Centre of International Modern
Art. Howrah Bridge is one of the popular tourist attractions in Kolkata
India. This fine bridge over Hooghly River was completed in 1941. Have
a glimpse at the city from the bridge. On your Kolkata tours, take a
trip of Victorial Memorial, which was thrown open for the public in
1921.
Other noteworthy places to visit during your Kolkata travel tour are
Asiatic Society, Belur Math, Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, Dakshineswar
Temple, Eden Garden, Fort William, Kalighat Kali Temple, Rabindra Sarvor,
National Library and Zoo Gardens. Besides exploring the history and
culture of the region, you may go for shopping on your Kolkata travel
tour.
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Kolkata and other tourist destinations in India. To book a tour or for
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