About kolkata

Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta), West Bengal's capital city, is a city of the dream of any traveller. With architectural splendour, rich art galleries, vibrant culture and historical significance, Kolkata is undeniably one of the country's most important cities with a significant past and tradition, religious significance, as well as rich art and literary background. Named the "Land of Joy," Kolkata is indeed a wonderful place for travel enthusiasts. Kolkata Tourism offers tourists a wide range of exciting options, including sightseeing, festivals, sports, cuisine and culture.

A variety of great architecture from the colonial period and beyond which the modernity of this metropolitan city contrasts strongly, One has to experience something at least once in one's lifetime. Equally famous is the city for the cultural activities that are held here. From the Kolkata book fair to the beautiful Durga puja celebrations, there are plenty of cultural and art-related events you can participate in during a Kolkata visit.

It is the land which gave birth to great thinkers, poets, visionaries, and artists. Some of the renowned personalities include Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Swami Vivekananda, Subhas Chandra Bose, Jagadish Chandra Bose and sportsmen such as Sourav Ganguly and Leander Paes. Mother Teresa spent large part of her life in this town as well. Because of this, a common saying that states - 'What Bengal thought today, India thought tomorrow' is often referred to this region.