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Kolkata Travel Guide

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is also known as India's cultural capital. Plan you trip to Kolkata with this Kolkata travel guide.

Kolkata Profile and City Guide

Kolkata is the cultural capital of India and is rich in arts, music, and dance. The food there is also extremely tasty.

Kolkata Airport Information

Kolkata airport is very small and handles around 5 million passengers annually. It's an international airport but over 75% of its passengers are domestic travelers.

Delhi to Kolkata Trains

Fast overnight trains take less than 18 hours to travel from Delhi to Kolkata. Here are the best options.

Kolkata Photo Gallery

Far from its impoverished past, Kolkata has evolved into a vibrant city full of culture. These pictures provide a fascinating insight into the city.

5 Best Kolkata Hotels to Suit All Budgets

Kolkata hotels range from the luxurious to the quirky, with many reflecting the city's colonial charm. Here are five of the best hotels in Kolkata to suit all budgets.

Top 5 Places to Go Shopping in Kolkata

Shopping in Kolkata can be great fun as the city is filled with markets bursting with interesting goods. Popular purchases include saris, handicrafts, and terracotta items. If you bargain well, you'll get some great deals.

6 Places to Find the Best Kolkata Nightlife

Once readily associated with slums and poverty, Kolkata has come of age to be the cultural capital of India. It’s abundant in music, art, dance, and drama. Also unlike some other large Indian cities, there are no curfews in Kolkata, ensuring a surprisingly thriving nightlife.

Kewpie's Kitchen Review: Delicious Bengali Cuisine in Kolkata

Kewpie's Kitchen is a small, unassuming, family run restaurant located in the owner's home. You will rarely hear a bad thing said about Kewpie's Kitchen. The local people of Kolkata rave about it. For the best traditional Bengali food, this is the place to eat.

Hotel Lindsay Review: Not Worth the Price in Kolkata?

It's all about location, and Hotel Lindsay certainly has a great location. In addition, it's recently renovated and has an open air restaurant with one of the best views of the city. But is it worth the price?
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