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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.

5 Ways to Experience Kolkata Durga Puja
Want to experience the amazing spectacle of Durga Puja in Kolkata? Here are five of the best ways!

Kolkata Airport Hotels
If you want to stay in a hotel near Kolkata airport there are a few decent enough options for all budgets. This guide to Kolkata airport hotels will help point you in the right direction.

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.

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.

Top 5 Bengali Restaurants in Kolkata
There are some excellent Bengali restaurants in Kolkata, where you can sample authentic and delicious tasting Bengali cuisine. At hit in Kolkata, many of these restaurants have gone on to open up branches all over India.

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.

India's Only Floating Hotel in Kolkata
Here's something quite different -- a floating hotel! And it's eco-friendly as well.

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.

Review of Peter Cat Restaurant in Kolkata
Kolkata's famed Peter Cat restaurant has managed to survive the passage of time. It remains as popular now as it was when it opened way back in the swinging sixties.

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?

Where to Volunteer in Kolkata to Help Victims of Trafficking
Thinking of volunteering in Kolkata? These Kolkata volunteer opportunities are all aimed at helping women and children victims of trafficking and prostitution.

Where to Stay for Durga Puja in Kolkata
Wondering where to stay for Kolkata Durga Puja? It's actually best to choose a hotel away from the Park Street area. Here are some decent options.

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