Travel Point India takes you on travel to Kolkata, the intellectual capital of India, with an outstanding contribution to the arts, services, medicines, and social reform in its past, and a rich contemporary cultural life. On a tour to Kolkata visit the former imperial capital, which retains some of the countries' most striking colonial buildings and luxurious hotels.
The city is the nerve center of trade and industry of the State. The ethereal Hooghly River; the majestic sweep of the Maidan; the arrogant bulk of the Victoria Memorial; the superb collection of archaeological treasures add life to the city. Today, it ranks among the four major metropolis of India along with Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
On your travel to Kolkata you can visit some of the famous tourist attractions that include the Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Eden Gardens, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Kali Mandir, Belur Math, Fort William, Maidan, BBD Bagh, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Church of St John, Nakhoda Mosque, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Places to Visit in Kolkata
Victoria Memorial: Amongst the must visit places of Kolkata is the Victoria Memorial. It is a huge white-marble structure and the most enduring of remains of the British Raj in India. The structure, which is now floodlit in the night, gives a fascinating site. It has been now converted in a museum that houses the most impressive collection of memorabilia's from the days of Raj.
Indian Museum: The Indian Museum of Kolkata was built in 1874 .The museum is a place to see while on tour to Kolkata, for its beautiful structure. The oldest museum in India, it has one of the rare collections of archeological. The entrance to the museum houses an original Lion Capitol, the national symbol of India.
Eden Gardens: These gardens form one of the main places to visit on your travel to Kolkata.The garden located in the northwest corner of Kolkata, is a small and pleasantly laid-out garden. The place also houses the renowned cricket ground by the same name.
Birla Planetarium: It is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and a good place to visit on your travel to Kolkata. Regular shows in Hindi and English are held here.
Howrah Bridge: It is another place to be seen on travel to Kolkata. It is excellent example of engineering techniques of the early 20th century. The whole bridge is 450 m long without any pylon in the river. The bridge also has the distinction of being the busiest bridge in the world catering to around 100,000 vehicles and innumerable pedestrians.
Kali Mandir: While on tour to Kolkata you must visit the Kali Mandir, dedicated to Goddess Kali, the goddess of destruction. This is the temple from which the old village Kalikata took its name, which, in turn, also gave the city its name.
Belur Math: It is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and forms one of the main tourist attractions while on tour to Kolkata. The place was founded in 1899 and houses a structure that was designed to be a church, temple, and mosque all in one.
Other important sites that can be visited are Fort William, Maidan, BBD Bagh, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Church of St John, Nakhoda Mosque, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Digha: On your tour to Kolkata you can also visit the city of Digha.It is situated to the southeast of Kolkata on the Bay of Bengal. The total distance between the two cities is 174 km. Digha is a 7 km long beach and is the most popular beach resort to be visited while on tour to Kolkata. At the city of Digha the latest attraction is the Science Center established by the National Council of Science Museums. You can also see the Asia's largest Marine Aquarium, which is opposite the hospital in Digha. Another place to visit is The Amravati Lake, where you can enjoy a boat ride. The lake has a Snake Farm, which is an added attraction. Chandaneshwar is another place, which is just 8 km from Digha.
Travel Tips: Most of the domestic airlines offered by the city of Kolkata have direct services to and from the city to other important cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, etc. Kolkata also provides direct flights to most of the countries in the Southeast Asia. The airport in Kolkata is situated at Dumdum, around 17 km northeast of the city center. Kolkata is connected with other major cities through super-fast trains. The city has two major railway stations at Howrah and Sealdah. Kolkata is connected with most of the Indian cities by roadways. Mechanized boats and ships are available on a regular basis for Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Luxury cruises are also operational between Kolkata and Haldia, a modern port city nearby. The city of Kolkata has uniform temperature throughout the year due to proximity to the sea. Temperature ranges from 12-27°C in the winter and 24-38°C in the summer.
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