#Kolkata (formerly #Calcutta) is the capital of #India‘s #WestBengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India’s capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site. Also called the ‘City of Joy it’ is the educational, commercial and cultural centre of the Eastern part of India, and is the third most populous metropolitan city of India.
Kolkata is a pioneer in the field of drama, arts, theatre and literature with several nobel laureates contributing to the Kolkata culture. Kolkata is the centre of India’s large jute-processing industry. The jute industry was established in the 1870s, and mills now extend north and south of the city centre on both banks of the Hugli River. Engineering constitutes the city’s other major industry. Kolkata is home of many religions and races. There are museums, planetariums, libraries, cricket grounds, football stadiums and many places of religious interest.
Kolkata has been regarded as the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is considered to be one of the safest cities in India. Women can spend quality time here freely without any hassle or risk. There are many places in Kolkata that are worth a visit for all kinds of travelers. There are numerous places worth visiting and these are The Marble House Science City, Mother Teresa House, South Park Street Cemetery, Victoria Memorial, Maidan, Jorasanko Thaurbari, China Townn, Birla Planetorium, Alipore Zoo, Botanical Garden, Birla Mandir, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Presidency Collage, National Museum, Koumortuli, Howrah Bridge, Shaheed Minar, Bau Bazaar, Bada Bazaar, Metro Rail, Howrah Station, Eden Garden Stadium, Netaji Subhash Stadium,, New Market and much more.
Kolkata is a multi cultural and multi ethnic city and has populations of Armenians, Chinese, Jews, Afghans, Nepalis, and Tibetan as well as Punjabis, Marwari, Bihari, Naga, Telugu and many more. Kolkata is known for its delectable bengali cuisines that a #tourist must try at restaurants, diners, hotels. Kolkata is famed for variety of cusine these include Aloo Potol Posto, Ilish Macher Jhol, Shukto, Sandesh, Rosogolla, Mutton Biryani, Aam Pora Shorbot, Tangra Macher Jhol Alur Domthe night life of Kolkata is happening with numerous bar, pubs, discotheque, night clubs there are numerous places to stay for tourists.
A walk along the maidan and a river cruise on the #Hoogly river is a must for every tourist. There are 5 star hotels, mid sized hotels lodges,, budget hotels and more that provide accommodation at affordable prices. Tourist visiting Kolkata have a great chance of shopping at various shop markets including New Market, Bsu Bazaar, Oxford Bookstore Shopping Center, Bara Bazaar, College Street, Chowringhee Road. and more. Kolkata is the headquarters of numerous government and private sector companies.
the capital of West Bengal and the second largest city in India is takes a different look during Durga Puja. The city is synonymous with #football and rivalry of 2 major clubs #MohanBagan and #EastBengal is legendary. What Bengal thought today, India thought tomorrow’, is a famous line associated with the city for having produced some of the greatest thinkers, artists, film makers and writers like Rabindranth Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Satyajit Ray. Well connected by rail, road, air and sea with all major cities in India and abroad, the best time to visit the city is from October to March.
