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Kolkata is a vibrant and colorful city with various attractions in and around the city. Kolkata is the cultural capital of India and is one of the most historic cities of this nation. The remnants of the British Raj in India are very well reflected in the architectures of Kolkata. Some of the places which should be visited while in this ‘City of Joy’ are:

Victoria Memorial: Victoria Memorial is a beautiful monument made by the British in the colonial times. It is a replica of Taj Mahal and has exquisite looks.

National Museum: The National Museum of India is located in Kolkata. It was great collections of historic objects from the pre-historic times.

The ghats of River Ganges: the ghats of river Ganges are some of the most exciting places to hang out. The view of the gallant Howrah Bridge after sundown from the ghats is awesome.

College Street: You will be astonished at the sheer size and enormity of the book market in College Street. It is the biggest second hand book market in the world and you will be dazed in the maze of books.

Shantiniketan: Shantiniketan is just 5 hours distance from Kolkata. This place is closely associated with Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel Laureate of India. Apart from the historical and cultural significance of this place, one will be amazed at the natural beauty that this place has to offer.

There are many places to visit in and around Kolkata apart from the above mentioned places. If you are fond of sea and beaches you can go to Digha or Puri near this city. The beautiful tea gardens of Darjeeling are also quite near Kolkata and while here do plan a trip to the North East region of India.

There are all sorts of accommodations in Kolkata. You can find some great apartments at moderate rents in this city. There are few good five star hotels, three star hotels and also budget hotels in Kolkata. There are many lodges and guest houses in Kolkata where you can get good accommodation facility. If you make prior arrangements you can also take up home stay facility. Some of the good hotels in Kolkata are:

• Taj Bengal

• Grand Hotel

• ITC Sonar Bangla

• Park Hotel

• Hyatt Regency

There are numerous eating options scattered all over Kolkata. In this city you will find restaurants catering to various types of cuisine. Chinese food is very common in Kolkata, and there is a big Chinese settlement here. Good continental food is a big costly in some of the restaurants. There are some good bars and pubs in the Park Street area of the city. A good meal in an average restaurant can cost about USD 10. People of Kolkata love to eat out and restaurants are not the only options. There are road side eateries all over the city selling all kinds of fast food. While in Kolkata, you should taste rolls at various stalls, the sumptuous sweets and the authentic Bengali cuisine. There are many restaurants in this city like ‘ Bhojohori Manna’ and ‘Tero Parban’ where you can have great Bengali dishes. It is not very unsafe to eat out in Kolkata; however, you should avoid having water from outside. Food in Kolkata is really cheap as an average lunch would cost about a 2 USD maximum.

There are various modes of transportation in Kolkata and it is really inexpensive. There are buses, both public and private, auto-rickshaws, taxis, trams, metro and trains. You can also find occasional shuttle cars for transportation. The fare of the taxis are more than all the above mentioned transportation options, but these are very comfortable. Metro rail is another inexpensive but comfortable way of traveling in Kolkata. For the time being there is only one line thus it connects very less parts of the city. Trams in Kolkata can be seen in some of the selected places. Private and public buses are very common way of traveling in the city. Traffic can be very hectic here and try avoiding the rush hours in the morning and evening. There are constant rallies, meetings, and road blocks in Kolkata, which also affect the normal traffic flow significantly.

Kolkata is one of the metro cities of India and is well connected by all parts of India. This city is also the gateway to the north-eastern part of India. Flights from all over India and the world come to Netaji Subhash Airport in Kolkata. The two major railway stations of Kolkata are Sealdah and Howrah. Trains from all parts of the country come to these two stations. Kolkata also has the biggest port of India. Thus, it is also possible to enter the city via water route. As Kolkata is connected by good highways, there are also buses and cars, which come to this city from far away.

Kolkata is a good and cheap place to shop. You will find all kinds of good here at an affordable rate. In recent years, many new shopping malls have been established in this city, which are very westernized. In almost all the big shops you can use a Visa or a MasterCard. The biggest market in Kolkata is the New Market and the new mall, which has come up here is the South City Mall. Some of the souvenirs, to be taken from Kolkata are sweets, silk, tribal arts and gold jewelry. In Kolkata, you will find some items in a cheaper rate than the other Indian cities.

Nightlife in Kolkata is not very exciting and exuberant as the western cities or Mumbai and Delhi. But it is certainly a safe place to be after sundown. There are many discos, bars and pubs in the Park Street region of Kolkata. There are not curfews at night in this city unlike other big cities of India. Thus the parties go on till dawn, especially on the weekends. There are cultural programs in the city, mainly during the winter months, which you can go to watch if you have keen interest in Indian culture. Try to be in Kolkata during the Durga Puja, which is the most exciting time in the city.