Kolkata City Guide
Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is India’s cultural capital, known for colonial architecture, literature, art, and iconic street food. The city blends British-era landmarks with deep-rooted Bengali traditions and festivals.
📍 Quick Facts
StateWest Bengal
Famous ForCulture, Literature & Sweets
Ideal Duration2–4 Days
LanguagesBengali, English, Hindi
🌦 Live Weather & Network
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetStrong 4G & 5G
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – FebBest weather & festivals
Mar – MayHot & humid
Jun – SepMonsoon season
FestivalsDurga Puja
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏰 Heritage
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Victoria MemorialColonial-era landmark
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Howrah BridgeIconic cantilever bridge
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Indian MuseumOldest museum in India
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St. Paul’s CathedralGothic architecture
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Fish Curry & RiceBengali staple
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Rasgulla & SandeshFamous sweets
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Kolkata Street FoodKathi rolls & puchka
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College Street CoffeeHistoric cafés
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New MarketHistoric shopping area
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College StreetBooks & stationery
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South City MallModern shopping
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Handloom SareesTraditional crafts
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Durga Puja PandalsGrand festival experience
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Hooghly River CruiseEvening views
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Cultural ShowsMusic & theatre
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Heritage WalksColonial streets
🗺 Suggested Kolkata Itinerary
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Day 1Victoria Memorial · St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Day 2Howrah Bridge · Indian Museum · New Market
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Day 3College Street · River Cruise
🚆 How to Reach Kolkata
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)International connectivity
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Howrah & SealdahMajor rail hubs
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Bus NetworkExtensive road connectivity
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TaxiAirport ↔ City from ₹500
🏨 Where to Stay in Kolkata
Luxury Hotels
Mid-Range Hotels
Budget & Homestays
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The Oberoi GrandColonial luxury hotel
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Taj BengalLuxury hospitality
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ITC Royal BengalModern luxury
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Hyatt RegencyPremium comfort
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Hotel KenilworthCentral location
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Lemon TreeBusiness hotel
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Park HotelPopular city stay
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Treebo HotelsValue stays
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Zostel KolkataBackpacker hostel
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HomestaysAffordable stays
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Hotel HeavenBudget rooms
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OYO RoomsLow-cost hotels
🍴 Popular Restaurants
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Peter CatIconic Chelo Kebab
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Oh! CalcuttaBengali cuisine
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6 Ballygunge PlaceTraditional meals
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Indian Coffee HouseHistoric café
📍 Nearby Destinations
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Sundarbans · 100 kmMangrove forests
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Shantiniketan · 165 kmRabindranath Tagore’s town
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Mandarmani · 180 kmBeach destination
👕 What to Wear
Summer – Light cotton clothes
Monsoon – Rainwear
Winter – Light sweaters
Festivals – Traditional attire
🎉 Festivals
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Durga PujaLargest city festival
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DiwaliFestival of lights
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Poila BoishakhBengali New Year