Kolkata being a metropolitan city is also a tourist spot. There are many a places of significance one can go here. The 'City of Joy' as it is often referred to as, is home of many religions and races. There are museums, planetariums, libraries, cricket grounds, football stadiums and many places of religious interest.
We shall now take a look at why the city of Kolkata is famous and why one should certainly make it a point to add it to their travel lists. The various architectures, festivals, food and sports are things to be looking forward to. Here is a small peep into this beautiful city.
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Maidan
Take a horse ride at Maidan.
Photo Courtesy: Manoj Menon
Howrah Bridge
Ride atop the cantilever bridge.
Photo Courtesy: Partha Sarathi Sahana
Kalighat
Evening at Kalighat.
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Victoria Memorial
Admire the beauty of Victoria Memorial.
Photo Courtesy: Manoj Menon
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Visit the house of the great poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Photo Courtesy: Manoj Menon
The Indian Museum
Get a glimpse of history.
Photo Courtesy: Manoj Menon
Botanical Gardens
Admire the beauty of nature at the Botanical Gardens.
Photo Courtesy: McKay Savage
Science Museum
Go on a fun trip with your family.
Photo Courtesy: Manoj Menon
Alipore Zoo
See the Royal Bengal Tiger at the Alipore Zoo.
Photo Courtesy: Koshy Koshy
Metro
Take a ride in the Underground Metro.
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Football
Indulge in some football during the rains.
Photo Courtesy: Dipanker Dutta
Tram
Enjoy a lazy ride through the city in a tram.
Photo Courtesy: Rajarshi Roychowdhury
Eden Gardens
Visit the pride of the city - Eden Gardens.
Photo Courtesy: Chippu Abraham
Rickshaw
Be amazed at the sight of a hand pulled rickshaw.
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