Search flights to Kolkata (calcutta)

Kolkata (Calcutta) is the capital of West Bengal province and one of the India's most prominent cultural and artistic places. The city, which lies east of the Ganges and Hooghly River, is the third city in India with the most population destiny, and the 8th most crowded place in the world.

The history of Kolkata dates back two thousand years and it was also British colony so you will come face to face with an large architectural spread from the ruins left from pre-colonial times to the ornate mansions of the Victorian era. The city that is unlike any other, where you will encounter small shrines, abundant noisy market places, tuktuks on the roads, and poverty and pollution, is also known for its lively festivals. If you come to town in October then the Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Hindus, will be one of the most different and most colorful festivals you will ever encounter.  

Kolkata also bears historical significance as the place where the country's independence movement first began and where the first modern university in India was established in 1857. Today, the city, which is the financial and commercial center of East India, continues to develop in terms of IT and provides these services to many companies.

The city is divided into five main divisions. The southern part is where educational institutions and modern shopping centers are located; while the northern part is the area with transportation lines such as airports, train stations. In the eastern part of the city there is luxury housing, the biggest shopping center of the country, and hotels. The section called Maidan covers a large parking area. The Esplanade section of the city's former colonial territory is described as the heart of the city. The best attractions in the city of Kolkata, which has a monsoon climate, include the Ford Williams Castle, the Victoria Memorial in the Maidan area, the Indian Museum where you will see an Egyptian mummy and unique fossil collections, and Tagore House, which is the birthplace of the country's most famous poet. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport connects Kolkata to South East Asia and is the closest airport, about 20 kilometers away. You can get to the city from the airport by taxi, or by taking the train, but keep in mind that the train doesn’t have many frequent departures.