Kolkata, better known as the city of Joy, is the capital state of West Bengal, an eastern state of India. Kolkata is depicted as the city of intellectuals, where art and culture are always nurtured. In spite of having busy streets, dense traffics and thick population, Kolkata never ceased to lose its charm as a tourist spot. Apart from plenty of important landmarks that signify this city, tourists can also enjoy a number of festivals at Kolkata. It is truly a cosmopolitan, flaunting the presence of different kinds of people, different languages and of course diverse cultural aspects. Moreover, if you are a foodie, then Kolkata is a must-visit place for you. Food delicacies of Kolkata have been appreciated throughout world.
Due to its location on the bank of the great Ganges, Kolkata is often compared with the city of London. London is connoted by the London Bridge – likewise Kolkata is signified by the Howrah Bridge. Kolkata was the colonial capital of India and during the regime of the British colonials, massive developments within this city occurred. For this reason, Kolkata is blessed with some ancient yet stunning heritage buildings, which exhibit colonial architecture. Here are some places to visit during your Kolkata Holiday:
- Victoria Memorial: This is a major landmark of Kolkata and it was built during colonial period in the memory of British Queen Victoria. The memorial building has been built with white marble stones and due to its structural similarity with Taj Mahal, it is also illustrated as Taj Mahal of East India. The memorial building is surrounded by a peaceful and calm park, which includes a small lake also.
- Alipore Zoo: The zoo is located at the heart of the city, featuring great collections of animal and plant species. It is one of the biggest zoos of India and thus, a must-visit place.
- Kumartuli: The place has been signified as an amazing location for photography. It is the place, where artists build structures, sculptures and models with mud.
- JoraSanko: The birth place of Rabindrnath Tagore, the noble prize winner poet of India. The place features the residence of the poet.
Festivals And Things to Do in Kolkata Holidays
Kolkata is often called as the city of fun and festivals. The most celebrated and popular festival of Kolkata is Durga Puja, which is a festival for basically those, who believe in Hinduism. But, in true sense it is a festival for everyone as it connects hearts and demolishes the barriers of separations in the name of religions. Like Durga Puja, some other religious festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr, Christmas, Guru-Purnima, Basant Utsav (Holi), etc, are celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm. So, choose Kolkata holiday packages, which feature visiting Kolkata during at least one of the aforementioned festivals. Apart from religious festivals, International Film Festival is another festival that you cab relish during your visit to Kolkata.
The city offers luxurious or sophisticated lifestyle and thus tourists have a number of things to do while they are in Kolkata holidays.
- Boozing – Clubbing: Plenty of pubs and bars are there in Kolkata to chill out and booze with friends. Pubs from the Park Street region of Kolkata are known for their colorful ambiences and exquisiteness.
- Photography: If you are passionate about photography, then visit Kolkata as each corner and even narrow lanes of this city have loads of elements to be photographed.
- Joyride in Tram: Kolkata trams are considered to be the heritage of this city. State approved tours have been conducted in Trams, so book your ticket and enjoy a ‘heritage ride’.
- Foods: Without tasting the exquisite foods of Kolkata a trip to Kolkata will remain unfinished. Bengali, Chinese, Punjabi and European cuisines of Kolkata lure the tourists, especially the foodies.
Kolkata is accessible from major Indian cities through train as well as air services. So, get set and book your holidays in Kolkata now via an eminent travel advisor.
