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Till the 17th century, Calcutta was nothing more than a village. But, today it is one of the major metropolitan cities of India along wi th Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Kolkata was once the capital city of British India and also the Gateway to India till 1912. It is a major commercial city consisting of big industrial plants and corporate houses.
Public Transport in Kolkata is provided by Trams, Kolkata Metro and buses. Auto Rickshaws, Cycle Rickshaws and taxis are some other common modes of transport. For long distance travel, Kolkata has two railway stations, Howrah Station and Sealdah and one airport, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport at Dum Dum.
Kolkata is not more than 300 years old, but it can be the perfect holiday spot for the history hunter, steeped as it is in the remains of early British rule. The city is choc-a-bloc with pilgrimage spots of every kind, and is just right for the tourist on a trip to save his soul.
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one-day visit to most beaches around Calcutta. These areas have been developed as tourism destinations, so it is also possible to find good accommodation in these places. For the perfect beach holiday in Kolkata, visit Digha, Shankarpur and Frazergunj (also known as Bakkhali). Some more are like - Wildlife jaunts, Hill stations/ Trekking trails, Pilgrimage spots and History trail.
For the tourist, Kolkata holds a plethora of places to see. Museums, galleries, heritage buildings, amusement parks, temples, churches, synagogues - there's something for every kind of tourist in Calcutta. |
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