If you ask me to describe a giddy
mix of graceful cultures, rich history and delicious shopping & dining in
one word, my answer would be ‘Kolkata’ without a second thought. The capital of
Indian state of West Bengal, this gorgeous city is rightly dubbed as ‘City of
Joy’. It is a place where past, present and even future blazes brighter than
anywhere else. Kolkata is situated on historical Hoogly River and is known
around the world for its fascinating cultures, vibrant festivals and delicious
Bengali cuisines. Friendly locals would give you a great homely feel when
trotting across the town.
With a plethora of places of
interest dot the city everywhere, Kolkata trip makes a really good time with
family and friends. Take a couple of days in spare, soak in India’s Cultural
Capital before you leave. Following are some not-to-miss attractions in Kolkata
which remain in every tourist’s check list.
Victoria Memorial: visit
to this gorgeous marble memorial makes you peep into Indian history right from
the arrival British to their way out from the subcontinent. This shining white
building is dedicated to Queen Victoria and is dotted with splendid exhibition spaces, auditoriums and historical
sculptures.
Fort William: constructed in 1781, the octagonal
shaped fort has been the nerve center of Indian Army operations post
independence. Visiting to this majestic historical site give you a deep insight
of various bloodbaths and glorious moments that the Eastern Army Command saw in
years. You can see the fort from outside, as entry in premise is prohibited.
Hawrah Bridge: the one of its kinds around the world,
the Hawrah Bridge has become the face of Kolkata such as backwaters in Kerala
and Taj Mahal in Agra. The unique architectural design and majestic appeal of
the bridge attract hordes of travel from far and wide. It serves as a connector between Kolkata and the Howrah district and the
Eastern part of the country.
Once your travel intensions are clear, booking
of flights and Kolkata
hotels in advance would be an integral part of your trip. While searching
online, you will find many travel companies offering deals for hotels in India
including budget and luxury Delhi hotels
and Mumbai
hotels.
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