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Kolkata (formerly Calcutta)
is a city that means many things to many people. For some,
it is the city of joy, while for others it is dirty, crowded,
and noisy. Once the greatest colonial city in the Orient,
Kolkata was later reviled as a cauldron of poverty, dirt,
and disease. Today, it ranks among the four major metropolis
of India along with Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. A mere village
in the 17th century, Kolkata is not an ancient city like Delhi.
Like Mumbai and Chennai, it originated largely due to the
expansionist ambitions of the European powers, especially
the British Raj. Little wonder, Kolkata has some of the finest
Raj edifices built in a variety of styles. Kolkata was the
first capital of the British in India. The city was established
in 1686 when the British moved to the small villages of Sutanati,
Govindpur, and Kalikata from their trading port of Hooghly.
It progressed well until 1756 when Siraj-Ud-Daula (Nawab of
Bengal) attacked the town and drove away the British. Lord
Clive retook Kolkata and until 1911, it remained the capital
of the British government in India. Being the centre of power
for so long created a unique culture and heritage, totally
unlike any other city in India.
Sightseeing
Kolkata is the proud intellectual capital
of the country. The city has made outstanding contribution
to the country in the field of arts, sciences, medicine, social
reform and literature. The city retains some of the most striking
colonial buildings of the country. It used to be the capital
of the British
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East India Company and the evidence
of the British colonization persists there in the city.
East India Company and the evidence of the British colonization
persists there in the city. East India Company and the evidence
of the British colonization persists there in the city.
The Victoria Memorial is a grand edifice constructed
in the memory of Queen Victoria. This building houses a
number of rare specimens of the historical preserves of
the land. Howrah Bridge is another landmark that
denotes the city of joy. This hanging bridge is an architectural
marvel of the country. The second largest planetarium in
Asia, the Birla Planetarium is another site
that attracts attention of all regardless of their age.
The recently built Vidyasagar Setu, another architectural
marvel, connects both the banks of the Hooghly River. The
Metro Railway, Indian Museum, Dalhousie Square, St. Paul/'s
Cathedral, National Library, Shaheed Minar, Eden Garden,
Fort William, Rat Park and Marble Palace are some of the
other sites of the city that are worth visiting.
Excursions
Morning half day city tour visiting site of fort,black hole
of Culcutta,Victoria memorial ,Dakshineshwar kali temple,
college street,Haora Bridge and musems . Over night
at hotel
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