Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and one of the largest cities in India. It is also the largest city in the historic region of Bengal. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor.
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Browse the guide to Kolkata including information on getting to and getting around Kolkata, and things to see, do, eat and drink.
Explore places and attractions around Kolkata including St. Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Memorial Hall, Eden Gardens, Fort William, Kolkata Zoo, Indian Museum and Birla Mandir.
Discover restaurants around Kolkata including Kentucky Fried Chicken, Oh!Calcutta, 6 Ballygunge Place, Mainland China, Subway, Bhojohori Manna and Arsalan Restaurant.
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Esplanade is the heart of Kolkata. It consists of the region just north of the Maidan and includes Dalhousie Square with all its colonial British buildings.
In Kolkata
South Kolkata is a district of Kolkata. It is less congested and more modern when compared to the rest of the city.
Eastern Kolkata is a district of Kolkata. It houses the IT hub of Eastern India, some shopping emporiums and some amusement parks.
North Kolkata is the older area of Kolkata, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings.
Maidan is a district of Kolkata. In the heart of the city, the 400-ha park stretches from the Hooghly river in the West to Chowringhee and Park Street in the East.
Dum Dum is a district of Kolkata, covering its northern regions. Dum Dum is situated at the northern part of Kolkata City.
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