Kolkata, India
Kolkata is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India’s capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the city is approximately 80 kilometres west of the border with Bangladesh. In the late 17th century, the three villages that predated Kolkata were ruled by the Nawab of Bengal under Mughal suzerainty. NawabSirajud-Daulah occupied Kolkata in 1756, and the East India Company retook it the following year. Under the company rule and later under the British Raj, Kolkata served as the capital of British-held territories in India until 1911.
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Any International Airport -
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Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket. -
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Airplane TransportBreakfastDeparture TaxesDinnerLunchPersonal Guide -
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5 Star Accommodation
Day 1: Arrival
Departure from your location by Air/Train/Bus, arrive in Kolkata. Airport/Train/Bush reception by our local representative, Check-in hotel, free time, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Explore Kolkata
After breakfast will start for Kolkata sightseeing by private van with our local representative. Kalighat Temple, Birla Mandir, Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden gardens, Birla Planetorium, Shaheed Minar, Raj Bhavan, B.B.D. Bagh, Writers Building, GPO, Howrah Bridge will be visited upon on time before late evening. Return back, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Explore Kolkata
After breakfast will start by private van to explore Belur Math, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Science City, Nicco Water Park, Zoological Gardens, in the evening back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Explore Kolkata
After breakfast prepare for shopping- a full day shopping programme. Our representative will guide you to make your proper shopping. After shopping back in hotel, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel, photography for our memories, transfer to Airport.
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About The City
Kolkata is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India’s capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the city is approximately 80 kilometres west of the border with Bangladesh. In the late 17th century, the three villages that predated Kolkata were ruled by the Nawab of Bengal under Mughal suzerainty. Nawab Sirajud-Daulah occupied Kolkata in 1756, and the East India Company retook it the following year. Under the company rule and later under the British Raj, Kolkata served as the capital of British-held territories in India until 1911.
Now it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site. It is home to West Bengal’s film industry Tollywood, and cultural institutions, such as the Academy of Fine Arts, the Victoria Memorial, the Asiatic Society, the Indian Museum and the National Library of India. Kolkata is the seventh-most populous city in India, with a population of around 4.5 million residents within the city limits, and a population of over 14.1 million residents in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.
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