
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. …
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) (2025)
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal (2025) Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) Check out must-see sights and activities: Victoria Memorial Hall, Mother House, …
Kolkata Tourism (2025) - India > Calcutta Top Places, Travel ...
Kolkata Tourism Kolkata, India's second biggest city, is a perpetually ongoing festival of human existence, concurrently luxurious and squalid, refined and frantic, pointedly futuristic, while …
History of Kolkata - Wikipedia
Kolkata, or Calcutta, was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century CE. Kolkata was the capital …
Kolkata - Wikitravel
Dec 22, 2023 · Kolkata is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have a look at each of them. Kolkata …
The Top 24 Things To Do And See In Kolkata - Culture Trip
May 21, 2025 · Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the educational, commercial and cultural centre of the Eastern part of India, and is the third most populous metropolitan city of India. …
21 things to know before you go to Kolkata - Roads & Kingdoms
Food, sweets, life on the ghats, and where to stay in West Bengal's cosmopolitan capital.
Kolkata Newspapers – Bengali News from West Bengal, India
Directory of Kolkata newspapers and Bengali news sites from West Bengal, India. Find links to today’s headlines on leading Kolkata papers, e-papers, and regional editions.
The Best Kolkata Itinerary For 3 Days - A Mini Travel Guide
Jan 26, 2020 · The Best Kolkata Itinerary for 3 days – A mini travel guide This is a short travel guide and a suggestive Kolkata itinerary to prepare you for your first visit to the city of joy. …
Tourist Places to Visit in Kolkata - Thrillophilia
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is a city where history and daily life exist side by side. Its streets carry traces of colonial architecture, old theatres, and bustling markets. Temples, …