Kolkata – The City of Joy

The word Kolkata derives from the Bengali term Kolikata.

The term Kolikata is thought to be a variation of Kalikkhetro, meaning the Field of the goddess Kali.

Kolkata has been termed as “City of Joy” by many authors who have visited this place.

Boat ride in Hooghly river from Kolkata to Howrah is what every tourist is asked to go for.

The city is also know for its top educational institutes like IIM(First One), ISI and Jadavpur University.

Introduction to Kolkatta

Often, in April–June, the city is struck by heavy rains or dusty squalls followed by thunderstorms or hailstorms, bringing cooling relief from the prevailing humidity.

May is the hottest month of the year with daily temperatures ranging from 27–37 °C.

Winter lasts for only about two-and-a-half months, with seasonal lows dipping to 9–11 °C in December and January.

Climate in Kolkata

Durga Pooja – Held in September-October Durga Pooja is the most important festival.

The Bengali New Year, known as Poila Boishak, as well as the harvest festival of Poush Parbon are among the city's other festivals; also celebrated are Jagaddhatri Puja, Saraswati Puja, and Rath Yatra.

Festivals in Kolkata

Victoria Memorial Hall currently serves as a museum and a major tourist attraction.

Most Popular Tourist Attractions

Kolkata has been called the "City of Furious, Creative Energy owing to its popularity of commercial theatres in the city which displays witty banter and limericks, caricatures, and propaganda.

Durga Pooja held in September–October, is Kolkata's most important festival attracting many tourists; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations.

For comfortable stay you can find many hotels in Kolkata where mouth watering rice and fish curry is served.

Attractions in Kolkata

Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Howrah Bridge, National Library of India and Vidyasagar Bridge are major tourist attraction.

Many commercial streets, malls, shopping streets etc. will help you to get your favorite stuffs.

You can get glimpse of theater art with popular commercial theater groups displaying various themes

Locations to Visit

Key elements of Kolkata’s cuisine include rice and a fish curry known as machher jhol, which can be accompanied by roshogolla and misti dhai.

Many good hotels, restaurants, Road side joints and food vendors serves delicious fish preparations.

Street foods such as beguni, kati roll and phuchka are very popular

Food Specialties

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