Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) welcomes you with
all the humor and charm of its rich Bengali culture against the
backdrop of an enchanting colonial past. The city is ranked amongst
the four major metropolis of India with Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
It was the first capital of the British Raj in India and had played
a significant role during the Freedom Movement. Many great freedom
fighters rose from its soil and made their mark into the golden
pages of Indian History.
In the 16 th century, Job Charnok of East India
Company converted a small village into a British trade settlement.
Later it became the capital of British India and today Kolkata is
a bustling city, represents the veritable microcosm of India. Popularly
known as the ‘City of Joy and Hope’, Kolkata celebrates
its every gracious occasion with full fervor and humor.
People of Kolkata are passionate about art, literature,
music, dance, theatre, and sports. Since long Kolkata has been producing
international stalwarts in every field-Nobel Laureates Rabindranath
Tagore, Mother Teresa, and Amartya Sen, Oscar-winning filmmaker
Satyajit Ray and sportspersons of international repute including
India's current cricket captain Saurav Ganguly.
Endowed with a rich heritage, bustling streets,
markets, shopping complexes, colorful festivals, and a bewildering
variety of facets, Kolkata makes a thriving destination in every
tourist itinerary. |