Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) India

Kolkata is one of the major cities of India, Kolkata is the second largest metropolis of India and the fifth largest port. The history of this city is ancient. The development of its modern form is linked to the history of colonialism of the British and France. Today's Kolkata contains many stories of the history of modern India.

The name Kolkata finds mention in the revenue account of Mughal emperor Akbar and also in Mansamangal composed by Bengali poet Bipradas. In 1690, a trade post was established here by Jab Charnock, an officer of the British East India Company, and this person named this place Kolkata in 1690.

Victoria Memorial is one of the famous monuments of India and Kolkata. Victoria Memorial reminds us of the British Raj. Victoria Memorial was built between 1906 and 1921. Victoria Memorial was built on the occasion of the completion of Queen Victoria's 25th year reign in India.

Howrah Bridge which is famous all over India and Kolkata is identified with this, it would not be wrong to say that as we all know, Howrah Bridge is built over the Hooghly River, its construction work started in 1936 and was completed in 1942.

Dakshineswar Temple is one of the ancient and famous temples of India, the main goddess of this temple is Bhavtarini, who is known as Kali Mata, after the Kali Ghat Temple in Kolkata, this is the most famous Kali Mata temple, which was built by Rani Rashmani in the year 1854.

As we all know, there are many other famous places in Kolkata that are popular all over India such as .....
Belur Math (Belur Math)
Fort William (Fort William)
South Park Cemetery (South Park Cemetery)
Park Street (Park Street)
Marble Place (Marble Place)
Science City Kolkata (Science City Kolkata)
New Market (New Market)
Eden Gardens (Garden of Eden)

Best Places To Eat :

One can find eateries serving delicious authentic Bengali cuisine, Indian and other international cuisine. Most of the famous eateries are more than a hundred years old. Park Street is the most famous place to eat in Kolkata. Kathi kebab is the most famous fast-food in Kolkata, best served in the New Market area, Hog Market and Elgin Street. Seafood and Mughlai cuisine are served in almost every restaurant in the city. Kolkata thrives on street food such as chops, rolls and puchka (pani puri or gol guppe) which are also extremely tasty and are found all over the city.
Fliry on Park Street is considered one of the best Swiss bakeries here. Cafes in Kolkata are extremely popular. Indian Coffee House is the most famous coffee shop where intellectuals of the city meet. Bengali milk sweets such as Rasgulla, Mishti Doi, Sandesh and Ras-Malai, are best served in Kolkata. They are found almost everywhere in the city.

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