As a city, Kolkata is a class apart. It has an identity that makes it distinct and unique in its own right. A city is all about its inhabitants and that is what makes Kolkata so special. Well read, erudite, very fond of traveling - the people of the city are highly evolved. As a tourist, what will strike you most when you visit Kolkata is passion. ...

I have been to Kolkata this august (14th-17th) on my way back from Guwhati. Its a wonderful place and the best time I liked being in kolkata is during the Monsoon. Infact any place in any country I would love to be there During Rains. Especially if its India the Monsoon is the best time as Steve Mc Curry Says.

The trams, the Markets, the ...

In 1690, Job Charnok, an agent of the East India Company chose this place for a British trade settlement. The site was carefully selected, being protected by the Hooghly River on the west, a creek to the north, and by salt lakes about two and a half miles to the east. There were three large villages along the east bank of the river Ganges, named, ...

simply it's the best city to visit... i justed want to be there again and have the delight of the tasting the sweet rasgulla and hot fuchkas.it's was the greatest experience to be in calcutta.

With a more relaxed existence than similar Indian metros, coupled with a lifestyle that adds a homely touch to every occasion, Kolkata is a roaring combination of a commercially successful city that still boasts of retaining the Indian tradition of not only treating the guests to wonderful food, but also spending quality time with them.
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Being from Assam, Kolkata was the neares Metropolitan city to us, just 45 mts air-journey from Guwahati, and 24 hours on Rail, I've known quite a lot about the city.
I don't remember my first visit, as i was much younger that time. But one thing which is unforgettable is when i got lost in the National Musuem, and started crying, somehow, ...

calcutta-the name itself is so mesmerising.there may be meetings,michhils, jams,janjots-but the city is so friendly.the people are always eager to help,the police are also very helpful.the cost of living is low.hotels suitable for all kinds of budgets are available.the places of interest are of different kinds,suitable for a vast variety of people.it is a place worth coming back to too often.

I live in outskirts of this city, Kolkata and hence I am visiting the city every now and then. I am a local visitor, as you can say and I'm sorry to write that it does not stand very much chance with other modern cities except at its culture, its history and the race of mediocar people who are always friendly.
Kolkata, or as known earlier as ...

Great city ! Great culture !Great art! Great people ! Great foods ! Cheapest city of the world ! u can say it's a little world coz ppl of different countries ,different races live together with fraternity, with love at the city !Some favorite foods of calcuttans are SARISHA ILISH (U need Hilsha fish to prepare the great food hmmmmm ...