Kolkata City Guides

Kolkata is the perfect example of old world charm meets hip urban lifestyle. A city of contrast, not much city in the country can match Kolkata when it comes to blending in so many things without any effort.

The cultural, economy and the education heart of East India, Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal is a melting pot of history and culture, waiting to be explored. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, a visit to this vibrant city is an experience of a lifetime.

Kolkata is also a major hub for education and why won’t it be after all it is home to some of the best colleges and education establishments in the country including the University of Calcutta, which was founded in 1857 and is the oldest modern university in South Asia with 204 affiliated colleges. Besides, the city is also home to Jadavpur University, Indian Institutes of Management and West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.

Once done with the shopping, relax and savor what Kolkata has to offer. Just as its cultural life, Kolkata dining scene is also diverse. Kolkata loves to eat out and the has given birth to many top restaurant chains in the country.

Kolkata Quick Facts

State: West Bengal
Summer temperature: 30° C - 40° C
Winter temperature: 30° C - 10° C
Metropolitan Area: 1380 sq. km. (1991)
Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English
Altitude: 17 ft above sea level
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 033
Major tourist attractions: Victoria memorial, Fort William, Eden gardens, Birla planetarium, Howrah bridge, Belur math, Botanical gardens, Writer's building & Science city
Educational Institutes: St. Xavier’s College Kolkata, IIM Calcutta
Major festivals: Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Baisakh, Makar Sankranti, Vishwakarma Puja & Lakshmi Puja
Major fairs: Calcutta book Fair, Poush Mela & Joydev mela

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