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About Kolkata

Kolkata , nicknamed as "the City of Joy" , is the eminent capital of the state of West Bengal. This city has a rich culture , heritage , history and plenty of magnificent tourist spots to explore. It is also a religious place and is visited by many pilgrims. Kolkata is also called the "London of India".

Tourist Attractions in Kolkata

• Victoria Memorial: An architectural masterpiece itself , the Victoria Memorial is a royal and grand museum. A lot of events , artefacts , and paintings related to Indian history can be found here.
• Marble Palace: This palatial mansion has artistic statues , royal glassware , pictures and notable paintings of artists of the British Raj.
• Dakshineshwar Temple: It is one of the oldest and largest temples of the city which reflects the Navratna style of architecture. It was built under the supervision of Rani Rashmoni of Janbazar.
• Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden- It boasts a huge collection of over 12 ,000 species of plants. The highlight of this garden is the Great Banyan tree which has world’s largest canopy.

Some other attractions here are:-

• Eden Gardens
• Howrah Bridge
• Tagore's House
• Rabindra Sarovar

Dining Choices in Kolkata

Kolkata is a foodie's paradise. Street food is extremely popular in the city. Kolkata is famous for delicacies made with fish. Indian sweets like rasgullas and sandesh are popular too. Here is a list of some local dishes that you must try while in Kolkata:

• Macher jhol
• Mishti Doi
• Kosha Mangsho
• Alur Torkari
• Luchi
• Cholar dal
• Shukto
• Chomchom

Shopping Destinations

• New Market
• Esplanade
• Gariahat Bazaar

Transportation in Kolkata

Kolkata has an extremely well-established transport network. Private and public , AC and non-AC buses are available for travelling to any corner of the city. A large number of people actively use the metro railway. Yellow taxis , auto-rickshaws , hand-pulled and cycle-rickshaws are also available. There is a ferry service across the river Ganga which is also quite popular. Local trains are also used by people here.

Best Time to Visit Kolkata

October to March is an ideal time to visit Kolkata.

Weather of Kolkata

Kolkata has hot and humid summers , but winters are very pleasant here. From mid-June to September , Kolkata experiences the monsoon season with heavy rainfall which may affect the flight service.

About Kolkata Airport

The Kolkata airport , also known as the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport operates several international as well as domestic flights. It has two large terminals and is the fifth busiest airport in the country. Flights from Surat are available on a regular basis.

About Surat

Surat in Gujarat has a great heritage and proliferation of culture. The textiles and trade industry often beckons many art lovers. Nicknamed "The Diamond City" or "The Silk City" , Surat also boasts mesmerising natural beauty. It is a popular tourist attraction in India.

Transportation in Surat

Surat has the Surat City Bus system which operates many buses around the city regularly. Taxis , auto-rickshaws and local trains are also frequently available and are used by tourists and locals alike.

About Surat Airport

The Surat Airport is located in Magdalla in Dumas Town which is about 11 km away from the main city. The airport is easily accessible by buses and taxis. Flights to Kolkata are available from here on daily basis. It is the second busiest airport in Gujarat , with a new terminal for international flights coming up.