Search results
Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta [b] (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. [16]
4 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
India, Asia. India’s third-largest city is a daily festival of human existence, simultaneously noble and squalid, cultured and desperate, decidedly futuristic though still in transition. By its old spelling, Calcutta readily conjures images of human suffering to most Westerners – although that's not a complete picture of this 330-year-old ...
Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor.
Mar 8, 2021 · These top places to visit in Kolkata will give you a real feel for the city, including its history and culture.
Mar 29, 2021 · The capital of British India from 1772 to 1911, and now the capital of West Bengal state, Kolkata blends its history under British rule with its Bengali roots and the influence of immigrant communities. These top things to do in Kolkata will connect you to the heart and soul of the city.
Jan 18, 2024 · Explore the vibrant history, art, and gastronomy of Kolkata, the City of Joy. From colonial-era architecture to bustling markets, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Bengal's capital. Kolkata, the City of Joy, radiates an indomitable spirit that intertwines history, art, and literature.
Discover the best attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta) including Victoria Memorial, Botanical Gardens, and Belur Math.
From crumbling colonial relics to the fragrance of the city's iconic Mullik Ghat flower market, Kolkata is one of India's most charming big cities.
2 days ago · Kolkata - Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural Hub: The name Kalikata was mentioned in the rent-roll of the Mughal emperor Akbar (reigned 1556–1605) and also in the Manasa-mangal of the Bengali poet Bipradas (1495).
