Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal
state in India. The city which is the cultural capital of whole India
and the commercial capital of Eastern India. The city was earlier
known as Calcutta, being pronounced since the British rule and has
changed to Kolkata officially in 2001, has derived the name from
Kalikata, which is a village name in the area
before the British arrival, means the land of Goddess “Kali”. Kolkata
is the third largest Metropolitan city of India and capital city of
state West Bengal. Kolkata was a Capital of India at British Raj till
capital moved to Delhi in year 1912. Kolkata also known as City of Joy
because of its rich culture. In Kolkata you will get mix culture of
old and modern lifestyle.
Kolkata, the former capital of India
presents the cultural splendor of the east. The city bears the
impressions of the historical landmarks set by some of the greatest
reformers of India. The city has progressed with an immense pace
and today stands as one of the leading cities and metropolis
of the developing nation. Kolkata is the hub of commercial
activities in India East. The city presents a mouthful of
attractions that have a great historical importance.
Kolkata is the second largest city of India. It is a
cosmopolitan city where people, technology and ideas have blended
together with the socio-political culture to give the city a new shape.
The city is full of historical monuments and
palaces and is therefore also called the “The City of Palaces”. Its
glorious history dates back to 1690 when it was selected by the British
for their trade settlements. The site was carefully chosen by the
British as it was protected by the Hooghly River on the west, a creek
on the north, and by salt lakes about two and a half miles to the east.
| Places to Visit in Kolkata | ||
| Fort William | Victoria Memorial | Howrah Bridge |
| Birla Planetarium | Eden Garden | The Saheed Mina |
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