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About Kolkata
 Reminiscent of the British Victorian Era, Kolkata stands as a mirror to the British Raj with its grandeur. It was the capital of British India after British moved their trading post here in 1686. It is the largest metropolis in India with teeming population. The unique trams laid during the British Raj is still in service and is the only city in India where one can have a joy ride in a tram. In parallel, modern underground trains also co-exist in this capital city of West Bengal state. Calcutta is now officially called Kolkata.
Area: Approx. 14 million.
Best Time to Visit: October to March.
Climate: The climate is subtropical, with summer monsoons.
Main Languages: Bengali, English and Hindi.
Temperature: Summer - Max : 42. Min : 37.
Winter - Max : 29. Min : 9.2.
Attractions In & Around of Kolkata
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Parks & Gardens
Zoological Garden, Botanical Gardens, Rabindra Sarovar, Horticultural Garden, Eden Gardens, Maidan, Rat Park, Nico Park
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Building & Centre
Salt Lake Stadium, Centre of International Modern Art (Cima), Calcutta High Court, Nehru Children^s Centre, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Netaji Indoor Stadium, National Library, Indian Museum
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History and Culture of Kolkata
Hotels in Kolkata
Tourist Attractions in Kolkata
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Kali Temple in Kolkata
This is located in South Calcutta, on the banks of Hoogly whose presiding deity is Goddess Kali and was rebuilt in 1809 from which the present name Calcutta comes to the city and since then it has been an important pilgrimage site. The original building was renovated in 1971.
Nakhoda Mosque
Address: Kolkata
City: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Location: East India
Year of Construction: 1926 AD
Type of Building: Mosque
Religion: Islam
Accomodation: Accomodations are easily ava...
Bandel Church
Address: Bandel which is 43 kms from Kolkatta
City: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Location: East India
Year of Construction: 1660 AD
Constructed By: Gomez de Soto
Type of Construction: Medie...
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Agni Mandir
This is the Parsee place for worship and offering prayers. The Parsees are the followers of Zorathrushtra. They worship the 'fire' as sacrosanct. Their origin is in Persia. In the 7th century A.D., th...
St. Pauls Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral was the first 'Episcopal Cathedral Church' in an oriental country. Bishop Wilson patronized the construction of this church which was designed after Indo-Gothic pattern at a cost ...
St Johns Church in Kolkata
St. John's Church was built by the grave of Job Charnock, the founder of Kolkata. Set up in 1820, the church building has an impressive bearing, styled on Gothic lines. The graceful church is made co...
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