
Kolkata - Wikipedia
A demographically diverse city, the culture of Kolkata features idiosyncrasies that include distinctively close-knit neighbourhoods (paras) and freestyle conversations (adda). Kolkata's …
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica
5 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports.
Kolkata: The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night - BBC
3 days ago · In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.
Kolkata Tourism (2025) - India > Calcutta Top Places, Travel Guide
Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country. Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life …
18 places to visit in Kolkata that are not tourist traps
4 days ago · In Kolkata, every façade, tramline, and coffee house carries the hum of debates, revolutions, and poetry. First timers may ask for the “best places to visit in Kolkata,” but the …
Kolkata - Wikitravel
Dec 22, 2023 · Long known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film producers and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows …
Kolkata Travel Guide: Heritage Sites, Culture, Food & Attractions
Explore Kolkata colonial architecture, cultural landmarks, delicious street food, must-visit places, festivals, and how to reach Kolkata.
Kolkata - New World Encyclopedia
Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা, IPA: 'kolkat̪a]), formerly Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly.
Kolkata (Calcutta) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
Kolkata (Calcutta) travel guide. Explore Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, vibrant street food, iconic trams, Durga Puja festivals and more with local tips.
Kolkata : City of Joy, Cultural Capital of India - The Civil India
Explore the top tourist attractions, history, culture, and modern developments of Kolkata, India’s cultural capital. Discover more today!