Kolkata

Kolkata, “The City of Joy”, is the capital of the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the eastern part of the country, Kolkata is the gateway to not only the eastern and north-eastern India, but also the eastern Asia. Known as Calcutta just even a few years back, Kolkata is the city of joy, love, grandeur and glory. The enthusiasm and life of the city are just amazing. The capital of India of British era, Kolkata is currently considered as the cultural capital of the nation due to its rich culture. Along with the culture, Kolkata has been the center of modern education, industry, science, and politics in India. Though like many other metropolitan cities of India, Kolkata too continues to struggle against the problems

like poverty, pollution and traffic congestion, yet this place has come up with abundance of energy, imagination and the zest for life. Come and visit one of the most exuberant cities in the world, and feel the pulse of it. You will return back to your home with warm memories of the place that you will cherish for the rest of your life. The weather of is Kolkata mostly hot and humid. The summer is too tough in Kolkata, as the temperature soars above 35 degrees Celsius with high humidity. April to June is the toughest time with such high temperature, until the monsoon comes in to the city at mid-June. June to September is the rainy season. The best time to visit Kolkata is from October to February when the temperature remains reasonably cool, though it rarely drops below 12 degrees Celsius.

Reaching Kolkata is quite easy as it is the gateway to the east. If you are coming down to the city of joy by air, you have to come at Netaji Subhas Bose International Airport, just 17 km away from the city center. A number of flights from different parts of the world including all the major destinations within the country come to Kolkata regularly. If you want to come to this city by rail, you have a number of options to choose from. Kolkata is an important point in the rail network of Indian Railways. You can reach at any one of the three railway stations viz. Howrah, Sealdah, and Kolkata. Kolkata is also well connected with different destinations of the country by road.

To feel the pulse of the vibrating city of Kolkata, you need to move around the city extensively. Bus is the popular mode of transportation within the city. Kolkata is the only city in the country where you will find Trams on the road. You can also hire the Yellow Taxis to move around the city. Metro Railway is another fast and smart option to move around the city. Kolkata has a lot to offer to the tourists. The popular tourist attractions in Kolkata include Victoria Memorial Hall, Academy of Fine Arts, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Indian Museum, Botanical Gardens, Academy of Fine Arts, Belur Math, Dakshineswar Temple, Kalighat Temple, Kolkata Zoo and many more. There is no dearth of entertainment in the city as the city has a number of vibrating shopping malls and multiplexes. The warm behavior of the people will also win your heart.