The city of Joy, Kolkata formerly Calcutta, Bengali Kalikata, city, capital of West Bengal State and former capital(1772-1911) of British India. The city’s former name Calcutta is an anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata, Kalikata derived from a Bengali word Kalikshehtra meaning ground of the Goddess Kali. Kolkata is a place where you can visit the perfect combination of ancient History and the mesmerizing Bengali Culture. The history which starts from the East India Company to the culture of Bhalobhasha.
Kolkata is a famous city in India, not for the past but the beauty in it. It’s a well-known tourist place in the World. People visit here to watch the ancient colonial legacy as well as the modern beauty of Kolkata. It is a perfect match for the requirement a tourist wants in a city. You got here a touch of British India as well as developed India. If you are a history lover, this city has it; if you are a religious person you got the temples if you are a sports lover you can get the sporting clubs and the great stadiums. A city of commerce, transport, and manufactures. Kolkata is the dominant urban centre of eastern India.
Kolkata has many tourist places to visit, there is very nice sightseeing, attractions in Kolkata which are must-see in [destination], few among them are :
1.Victoria Memorial – It is a large marble building in Kolkata, which was built between 1906 to 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, Then Empress of India, and now a museum and tourist destination under the ministry of Culture.
2. Howrah Bridge - Howrah Bridge is a massive steel bridge constructed over the Hooghly River, is located between the twin cities of Howrah & Kolkata. The 705m long and 30m wide bridge was built in 1943.
3. Dakshineshwar Kali Temple - Is a Hindu Navaratna Temple at Dakshineshwar. The presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, one of the most powerful forms of shakti.
4. Kalighat Kali Temple - Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Kalighat, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
5. Nicco Park – It is an amusement park located in Jheel Meel. The park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. It also provides a “Green” Environment.
6. Eden Garden – Is a Cricket Ground in Kolkata. It was established in 1864 and is the oldest and the second-largest cricket stadium in India.
7. Marble Palace – It is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located on Babu Street, Kolkata. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble, walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
8.Science City of Kolkata - It is the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent. Manages by the National Council of Science Museums(NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Many more places are there which you can visit such as Belur Math, Birla Mandir, St. John’s Church, Magen David, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church. Kolkata city tour is incomplete if you can’t visit the Ganga Sagar Island. Also the two great places in India- 1. Shantiniketan (Rabindranath Tagore’s Lives here) 2. Sunderban (The place of Royal Bengal Tigers).If you have an alternative requirement, our experts are ready to provide you with customized details about Kolkata and rest places.
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