Kolkata tourism and travel guide
Kolkata India
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Best Session
January - December
Ideal Duration
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Kolkata
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41.97 ° C
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Haze
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Overview
There is barely a human being on the land of India who doesn't know about Kolkata. This metro city is the capital of West Bengal and known as the 'city of joy.' The city is full of a chaotic environment. There is the hustle and bustle of the working hours of this metro city, there is classical music to modern genres here, there are places next to unlimited numbers to visit. Everything about Kolkata is beautiful itself, even the name. Initially, it was named Calcutta, and later on, it was changed into Kolkata. It's not surprising that people mix the two names while talking about this city. This place is home to many legends like Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, and the list of names is unlimited. These legends changed the view of the world how we see it today. This city is a plant of history. One can find endless stories here. From 1773 to 1911,
Kolkata is situated in the eastern part of India and spreading its wings along the banks of the Hoogly River. The government of Kolkata owns about 205 sq. km. in area. The average elevation of the city is around 17 feet as this city lies near sea level. This city rests within the lower level of the Ganges Delta. Most of this city was slough wetlands and with time they became part of cherished land. There are still some remnants left that can found in few parts. The water and soul are predominantly alluvial from their root.
Kolkata naturally has a dry-and-wet climate topically that changes according to the monsoon of summer. The highest temperature it can exceed is 43°C, and the lowest the temperature can go down is 5°C. On average, the range is between 40°C to 13°C during summer and winter, respectively. Though the high temperatures and humidity are really hard to survive, Kolkata is filled with greenery and many trees and thus, invites rain quite often during the summers. There are also many thunderstorms during the rainy season, and the weather becomes soft cold from being moist. The windy weather is amazing here.
Kolkata is the seventh most populated urban centre of India, according to the 2011 census. Unbelievably, about 1.5 crore people are living in Kolkata. The population of this city is full of different categories. This place is a mixture of cultures. People from each part of India live here. The majority of the population are Bengalis, Marwaris, Biharis, Muslims, Assamese, and others.
Kolkata can be considered the center of culture in India. This city is the birthplace of classic-traditional Indian artistic and literary thought and a place where modern arts are valued. This city successfully preserves its culture to date, and a big credit goes to its citizens. They value their culture to the utmost level. They cherish their history, language, their legends, their festivals, their ethnic attires, their passion for arts. If Kolkata is famous for its culture worldwide, its native people were dedicated to maintaining its origin.
This city holds the best food place. Starting from a lower cost to a higher cost, everything is of high quality here. One should try some food items like Mishti Doi, Kosha Mangsho, Lucchi, Shukto, Cholar Dal, Chomchom, Macher Jhol, Alur Torkari, Sandesh, Rashugulla, etc. Kuladh wali chai is a must-happy treat.
Kolkata is full of activities and attractions. One day won't be enough for a person to explore through the city. Even one week is not enough to see everything in this city. But, there are few fun things to do and must-visit places to go to. Famous places like Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, Nicco Park, St. Paul Cathedral, Peincep Ghat, The Marble Palace, Mother's Wax Museum, Vidya Sagar Setu, Birla Planetarium, Birla Temple, Eco park, Tram Ride, Howrah Bridge, Fort William, South Park Street Cemetery, Rabindra Sarobar, Boat ride in Salt Lake, Eden Garden, Dakshineshwar Temple, Kalighat Temple, Sundarbans, Writer's Building, Tagore's House, and many more.
Spending a divine time in temples, enjoying parks, taking adventures through Sundarban, experiencing how legends used to live, exploring through museum and arts, finding original copies of classic books in the libraries, and enjoying the tram ride as if the moment has stopped, this journey through Kolkata is always memorable for every human being.
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