Scenic spot introduction:
Kolkata, India, is the largest city in India and one of the largest commercial cities in the East. It is located in the Ganges Delta region of eastern India, on the east bank of the Hooghly River (a tributary of the Ganges). Kolkata has produced three Nobel Prize winners in its history: Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Prize winner in Physics Raman, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa. Kolkata was the capital of British India and the headquarters of the East India Company. Due to the great British colonial influence, Kolkata still has a large number of Victorian-style buildings left over from that time.Attractions distribution:
Kolkata is a city of wisdom that has produced many world-renowned poets, thinkers and film producers. Rabindranath Tagore's former residence is located here, and the Victoria Memorial Hall is also a famous attraction in Kolkata. Other famous attractions in Kolkata include the Indian Museum, Fort William, Mother Teresa's House of Charity, St. Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata, Birla Planetarium, Dakshineswar Temple, Marble Palace, etc.Scenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, culture, former residences of celebrities, memorial hallsBest time to visit:
Kolkata has 3 main seasons: summer, rainy season and winter. Summer (March to May) is hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. The rainy season begins in June and lasts until October. In winter (November to February), the climate is suitable, with the average temperature ranging from 9 to 18 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Kolkata is from November to February.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>India>Kolkata City
How to get there:
Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), commonly known as Kolkata Airport, is in memory of the Indian independence movement leader Subhas Chandra Bose Sri (i.e. "Netaji") and changed his name. The airport is the largest airport in eastern India and it is the main departure center for all flights to northeast India and Bangladesh. The airport has three terminals, namely domestic, international and cargo terminals. It is 17 kilometers away from the city center. Taking a prepaid taxi to the city will cost about 150-250 rupees.
Train: Howrah Station is one of the two main railway stations in Kolkata. It is located in Howrah City on the west bank of the Hooghly River. The nearby Howrah Bridge connects it with Kolkata. It is the second oldest railway station in India and one of the largest in the country. Trains from this station lead to Kolkata, West Bengal, and most major cities in India.
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Kolkata Weather Forecast:
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