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Kolkata
Calcutta, or Kolkata as it is now called, is seen as the land of the intellectuals. Communist in ideology and very politically aware,
Kolkata was the capital of British India before Delhi assumed this position.
Kolkata developed from a fishermen village to become one of the largest cities in the world. The city symbolizes creativity and vibrance with all the modern amenities available.
Kolkata has adapted to the modern trends and techniques of the world but has not shed the leisurely life style and the calm of its hey days.
Kolkata has the country's first Metro railway and some of its buildings are more than a hundred years old. While
Kolkata is a city of enduring charm, it is also a city that evokes extreme emotions. So be ready to give in to it or hate it completely. .
A city with strong cultural, literary and religious flavours,
Kolkata acts as the gateway to the North-East.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Kolkata is one of India's busiest International Airports and is served by a few International Airlines, namely British Airways, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, KLM and a few others. On the domestic network,
Kolkata is connected by Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines, to most major cities in India by frequent daily
flights.
Road: Kolkata is well connected by major National Highways to almost all parts of the
country.
Rail: Regular train services connect Howrah and Sealdah stations to different parts of India.
Kolkata also serves as a train gateway to most parts of North Eastern India.
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