ABOUT KOLKATA
A sense of the destination
As modern India's historic metropolis and the former capital under British rule, Kolkata carries a rich tapestry of history, literature, and revolutionary zeal. The city's skyline pairs striking Indo-Gothic and neoclassical structures - such as the iconic white-marble Victoria Memorial and the bustling Howrah Bridge - with narrow, vibrant lanes of North Kolkata where age-old traditions thrive.
Kolkata is a paradise for walkers, food lovers, and curious explorers. Visitors can ride the historic tram network, shop for bargains at New Market, browse Asia's largest book market at College Street, or walk through Asia's largest flower market at Mullick Ghat. The culinary scene ranges from iconic street food like puchkas and kathi rolls to fine dining on Park Street, paired with legendary Bengali sweets like roshogolla and mishti doi. Imbued with an unmatched passion for art, theater, and cricket at Eden Gardens, Kolkata welcomes every traveler into its living history.
Kolkata is a paradise for walkers, food lovers, and curious explorers. Visitors can ride the historic tram network, shop for bargains at New Market, browse Asia's largest book market at College Street, or walk through Asia's largest flower market at Mullick Ghat. The culinary scene ranges from iconic street food like puchkas and kathi rolls to fine dining on Park Street, paired with legendary Bengali sweets like roshogolla and mishti doi. Imbued with an unmatched passion for art, theater, and cricket at Eden Gardens, Kolkata welcomes every traveler into its living history.
AT A GLANCE
Type
Urban
Crowds
Very high
Pace
Slow
Pet travel
Fair
Senior travel
Excellent
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Getting there
Rail
Howrah
15 km
·
60 min
Air
Dumdum
20 km
·
60 min
Road
Good access
A high-capacity network of National Highways and Expressways act as the primary logistics and travel pipelines connecting the city to the rest of India. The primary entry hubs to the city converge near Dankuni and Howrah on the west, and Barasat/Dum Dum on the north and east.
Driving & local transport
Road: A high-capacity network of National Highways and Expressways act as the primary logistics and travel pipelines connecting the city to the rest of India. The primary entry hubs to the city converge near Dankuni and Howrah on the west, and Barasat/Dum Dum on the north and east.
Local transport: Wide variety of public transport services available, including an expanding MRTS network, private and state-owned buses, ferries across the Hooghly river, large taxi fleets and readily available ride-hailing services, and iconic experiential transport options such as the hand-pulled rickshaw and tramways.
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