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Quick facts
Kolkata
One of the four great urban centres of India, Kolkata is the only city that’s accolades for being India’s cultural, intellectual, and artistic capital. Housing the world-famous Howrah Bridge, dulcet rosogullas, and the glorious Durga Pujo, these treasures aren’t adequate to describe the city of joy, Kolkata. There’s a lot more to explore in the name of colourful fete and celebrations in Kolkata. Like every metropolitan, this too has a colourful nightlife and the oldest brothel in India.
Population
4.497 Million
State
West Bengal
Culture
As of 2011, Hinduism is the largest religion followed by 70.53% of the total population while Muslims comprise 27.01% of the total population, being the second-largest community
Language
BengaliEnglish
must see
- Victoria Memorial
- Sunderbans
Victoria Memorial
Representing a magnificent symbol of royal British Raj in India, Victoria Memorial was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 25 years of glorious rule over India. Being one of the colossal museum libraries in India, Victoria Memorial Hall offers a 360-degree view of India’s magnificent heritage exhibiting the finest collection of 3900 paintings, 28394 artifacts, and 21 beautiful gardens on display to explore. This white-marbled building was built between 1906 and 1921.
All Day-Month
10AM–5PM
Sunderbans
Offering insight views of nature’s tremendous beauty, Sunderbans National Park welcome aboard to experience exotic wildlife full of fabulous excursions rambling across its vast water delta. Open your eyes to appreciate overwhelming appeals of UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sunderbans, which is world-famous for being the hub of Royal Bengal Tigers. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get a chance to majestic tigers roaming across the shores of its delta.
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Food and Beverage
Budget Eats
6 Ballygunge PI
Housed in the renovated mansion of former Rai Bahadur, 6 Ballygunge Palace is famed for serving best of Bengali dishes in the town. It’s the best place to taste real flavours of Bengal. Enjoy luscious Bengali’s finest cuisines served with warm hospitality.
Must Try: Bengali Thali
Location: Ballygunge, Kolkata
Corner Courtyard
Now a restaurant, Corner Courtyard was a royal mansion of erstwhile British era. Besides interior, its menu is designed creatively to please foodies. From Thai curries to Uruguayan calamari, Corner Courtyard is famous for serving daring combinations of flavours.
Must Try: Finnish fondue & Brazilian Salmon
Location: 92B Sarat Bose Rd
Not So Budget Friendly
Kewpies
It’s a gastronomic institution in Kolkata, and dining here is no less than a lavish party. This old-fashioned eatery serve a classic range of traditional Bengali cuisines made from the best local ingredients. When it comes to price, it is worth like food!
Must Try: Bhekti Fry & Kosha Mangsho
Location: 2 Elgin Lane
Arsalan
Situated in the heart of Kolkata’s unofficial dining district, Arsalan is famous for showcasing its Mughlai cuisines. Besides food that’s full of flavour, Mughal-inspired décor is among other specialties of Arsalan restaurant.
Must Try: Biryani & Galawati Kebab.
Location: Park Street Area, Kolkata
EXPERIENCE
- Culture & Heritage
- Spiritual
Indian Museum
Founded in 1814, Indian Museum of Kolkata accolades for being the oldest and biggest multipurpose museum found across the entire Asia-Pacific region. Extensive exhibiting across its spacious galleries comprises fabulous artifacts staging fulgent amalgam of scientific and cultural importance. Be it’s a collection of Egyptian mummies, relics from ancient civilizations or skeletons of prehistoric animals, all offer a thrilling experience to the visitors.
Belur Math
Covered attractively with beautiful lawns, Belur Math is popular for being the important center of 19th-century inspired Ramakrishna Mission. It’s the place where Indian Saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa stands for preaching religious unity. Built in 1938, this monastery is also famous for its cathedral resemblance, exhibiting a matchless fusion of Indian Palace architecture blended with Istanbul’s Aya Sofya. Also visit the nearby attraction, Sri Sarada Devi Temple.
