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Looking for flights from Agatti Island to Kolkata? Blessed with a mesmerizing history and coruscating culture , Kolkata is one of the colourful and amicable places in India. If you want to escape from an isolated and tranquil surrounding and visit daily festival of human existence , simultaneously excellent , cultured and futuristic place , then get yourselves ready to explore the “City of Joy”!

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About Agatti Island and its airport

One of the smallest Islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep , Agatti Island , is 459 Km from Kochi. The Agatti airport is at the southern end of the Island. It is a sole airstrip in the archipelago. You can easily get taxis and cabs to reach the airport.

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Touch down in the “Cultural Capital of India”- Kolkata

Kolkata , India’s second-biggest city , is regarded as its intellectual , artistic and cultural capital. Kolkata , the former capital of British India , has the colonial-era charm intact even after decades. The architecture of the old days contrasts starkly with the suburbs , which gives an entirely different picture of the city of joy. If you are a food lover and a shopaholic at the same time , Kolkata is the perfect place to be. The locals here are friendlier than you will find in other cities , which will make you feel more like at home.

Quick facts about Kolkata

Year Incorporated: In 1699 East India Company started developing Calcutta as a Presidency city. And in 2001 , Calcutta got its official name as “Kolkata”.

Official language: Bengali is the official language in Kolkata

Altitude: Kolkata is located 6 m (21 ft) above the sea level.

Area: The Kolkata metropolitan area is spread over 1 ,886.67 km²

Weather: May is the hottest month in Kolkata with 88°F (31°C) and the coldest is January at 68°F (20°C).

Best time to visit: Here's a monthly seasonal break up so you can plan your trip accordingly: October-March: Starting from autumn the weather is pleasant and is a great time to visit Kolkata

Festival: Durga Puja , held in September–October , is Kolkata's most important and largest festival.

Distance from Airport to the city: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located approximately 17 km from the city.

Nicknames: The city is widely regarded as the "cultural capital" of India , and also nicknamed the "City of Joy".

Top Attractions in Kolkata

Ancient Monuments: Do you appreciate rich history and culture? Then indeed , these following places should not be missed out on your itinerary list.

• Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata has a glorious past.
• The grand white palace Victoria Memorial amidst the lush green gardens not only overwhelms the visitors , but it also offers a time-machine ride back to the British age.
• The Marble Palace which is made of milky white marble , speaks for the grandeur of its maker.
• Indian Museum is the biggest museum in India.
• In the Asia-Pacific region Fort William , one of the oldest historical tombs in Kolkata , dates back to the seventeenth Century.

The Gardens & Parks:

• Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
• BBD Bagh formerly Dalhousie Square
• Central Park
• Eco Tourism Park
• Millennium Park
• Energy Education Park
• Agri Horticultural Garden

Transportation in Kolkata

Public transport in Kolkata comes in the form of Kolkata Suburban Railway , rickshaws , buses , trams and the Kolkata metro. Even if you have to travel to distant places , the suburban rail network is the most convenient.

• Major Railway stations: Kolkata railway station , Sealdah Station ,Shalimar Station and Howrah Station , Santragachi Junction railway station.
• Major Bus stations: Esplanade Bus Station & Air-conditioned buses are operated by WBSTC (West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation).
• Taxi Services: The metered-cabs are mostly of the brand "Ambassador". Even Maruti Omnis and Tata Indigo CS can be seen painted in yellow.
• Tram Services: Kolkata is the only city in India to have a tram network.
• Metro Services: Kolkata was the first city in South Asia to have an underground railway system that started operating from 1984.

Cuisine ,Restaurants and Hotels

Key elements of Kolkata's cuisine include rice and fish curry , desserts such as roshogolla , sandesh , and a sweet yogurt known as mishti dohi.

Coming to accommodation , you will find decently priced hotels in most of the areas of Kolkata. Some of the popular properties are Fort Radisson Resort , Park Palace Hotel and Hotel Peerless Inn.

About Kolkata Airport

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is 16 kilometers northeast from the city.

Many domestic and international airlines fly to and from Kolkata , connecting it with the major cities such as Delhi , Mumbai , Bengaluru , Chennai and many others.