Introduction
Kolkata is India's largest city and capital of West Bengal. A continuous buzz of voices, irresistible bengali rasugulla, men wearing dhotis, women wearing white saris with a red border, the beautiful bengali accent and manners all add to Kolkata's cultural fare. This city comprises of many imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious charms which leaves an ingrained impact on the visitor. The bengali ada will capture your mind and will make your visit an unforgettable one. In addition to that some of the very great personalities like Rabindranath Tagore took birth here.


Quick Facts
Location : On the Bay of Bengal
State : West Bengal
Trip Highlights : Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge
Ideal time to visit : November - February
Languages : Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali, English and Maithali
STD Code : 033
Climate : Summer (Max - 42 ºC) & Winter (Min - 9.6 ºC)
Best Time : November to February


Kolkata Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The airport in Kolkata is situated at Dumdum which is around 17 kms from the north of city centre. Most of the domestic airlines have direct services to and from Kolkata to all other important cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai etc.
Railway Station :	Trains from the other parts of the country connect Kolkata. The city hs two major railway stations one at Howrah and the other at Sealdah.
Bus Station :	It is connected with most of the Indian cities by road. The Esplanade Terminus is ;located in the heart of the city.

Tourist Attractions in Agra
Birla Planetarium
Structured in the shape of a dome, this is one of its own kind. Regular astronomical shows are displayed with commentaries in various languages.

Victoria Memorial
A white coloured museum, built in the remembrance of Queen Victoria recalls India's glorious past. It is one of the most fascinating landmarks of Kolkata. The massive structure has now been converted into a museum that exhibits a very impressive collection of Queen Victoria's long and eventful life.

Howrah Bridge
Howrah bridge renamed as Rabindra Setu is the main thoroughfare for all the vehicles crossing over to the twin city of Howrah and other places too. It is a feat of 19th century bridge engineering and technology. This massive bridge costs around six million rupees.

Fort William
A visit to this Fort will give you a flash on Raj Era charisma. A charisma that is still remaining in Kolkata even after 5 decades of independence from colonial rule. The area around the fort is a very large of patch of green popularly known as maidan.

Shopping in Kolkata
Kolkata can be labelled as a 'Shopper's Paradise' as markets are spread all over the city. Some of the various popular markets of Kolkata are :

Famous Hotels in Kolkata
Offering a wide variety of accommodation, in the Indian city of joy, are the hotels of Kolkata. They cater to all the needs of vacationers. There are many hotels in Kolkata that promise to provide you a comfortable stay during your holidays.

Getaways
Kolkata offers you not only beautiful sights into the city, but also outside the city which will attract you. Given below are some of the attractive places that are worth watching during your excursion from Kolkata.

Krishan nagar - 118 km
Digha - 185 km
Shanti Niketan - 135 km