Kolkata
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 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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