Kolkata - this place stirs feelings and old memories with names like Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mother Teresa associated with it. Hoogly river, Howrah bridge, the Durga Puja festival, Kali temple, Crowded streets, Soccer, Rabindra sangeet, Rosogulla and ofcourse the sweet Bengali language all belong here.
Kolkata is around 60 miles from the Bay of Bengal, situated in the state of west bengal and sports an International airport. The city is easily accessible by train or airplane from major cities in India.
The city is at its best during the annual durga Puja festival. A must visit place in India. [edit text][editors]
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