Kolkata (Calcutta), India's cultural capital and City of mother Theresa, home to Nobel Laureates, globally acclaimed film makers, poets and writers is situated by the river Hoogly. The city exhibits extensive gardens and historical colleges, crumbling British era gems, rich artistic tradition, dramatic colonial architecture, interesting venues of arts, culture, music, film and theatre and are worth the cost of your tickets to Kolkata!
The city's past is closely linked to the British East India Company is known for the national movement for country's independence taking its start here. City of many contrasts, Calcutta shocks and charms the naive visitor. The contrasting riches and rags are spotted together. The sights of people long stalked with poverty may be as much upsetting as the startling modern infrastructure of international standards, world class hotels and restaurants, colonial buildings, shopping malls. Prime attractions include BBD Bagh, Indian Museum, Kali Temple, Victoria Memorial, Botanical Gardens, Park Street Cemetery, St Paul's Cathedral and the Howrah bridge.
The colourful festival, Durga Puja celebrated with great fervour, is a good time to visit Calcutta to witness its many colours. Cheap Ticket offers exclusive holidays to India. Call our experts who are available 24 x 7 to book your cheap tickets to Kolkata.