Business Directory of Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Photo by: WikipediaDakshineswar Kali Temple
Entry Fee :Free
Opening Hours :5:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Photo by: WikipediaFort William
Entry Fee :Free
Opening Hours :10:00 AM - 5:30 PM - Photo by: WikipediaIndian Museum
Entry Fee :Rs. 10 / person
Opening Hours :10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Photo by: WikipediaHowrah Bridge
Entry Fee :Free
Opening Hours :12:00 AM - 11:59 PM - Photo by: WikipediaMaidan
Entry Fee :Free
Opening Hours :24 hours - Photo by: WikipediaVictoria Museum
Entry Fee :Rs. 10 / person
Opening Hours :10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
How to Reach
By Air - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Dumdum is 17 kms away from the main city. The airport is well connected to all major Indian and foreign cities.
By Train - Two major railway stations - one at howrah and the other at Sealdah connect Kolkata to all important Indian cities. One can take an express train like Rajdhani or Shatabdi to reach Kolkata from Delhi.
By Road -Kolkata is connected to all major Indian cities via National Highway 2 and 6. Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) buses, Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC), and West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (WBSTC) run buses at regular intervals in the city.
Best Time To Visit
Visit Kolkata in the months of October-March to experience it come alive with its festive spirit. Light rainfall during December reduces the temperature and makes it a perfect time to plan your holiday to this beautiful city.
Events and Culture
Famous Delicacies
A heaven for foodies, Kolkata is known for its mouth-watering delicacies. Some of them are Puchkas, Kathi Rolls, Luchi-Alu Dom, Ghugni, rice dumplings, Kochuri, Telebhaja, Sandesh, Roshogulla, Chanachur, Kosha Mangsho among others.
Festivals
Colorful pandals which are truly majestic adorn the streets of Kolkata during Durga Puja, one of the most important cultural events in the city. Other festivals that see the city light up include Kali Puja, Holi, Diwali, Jagaddhatri Puja, Kojagori Lakshmi Puja, Poush Parbon among others.