Why visit Kolkata?
Kolkata blends colonial-era architecture, leafy avenues, and a thriving arts scene with the warmth of everyday street life, giving you a city that feels both historic and creative.
What to expect
You can wander past grand riverfront ghats, book-filled streets, and cultural institutions, while yellow taxis and trams share the roads with cafés, galleries, and bustling local markets.
Plan your trip
Kolkata works well as both a standalone city break and a gateway to eastern India, with easy connections to the Himalayas, tea country, and the riverine landscapes of the Ganges delta.