Why visit Kolkata?
Kolkata is a cultural capital known for its literary heritage, grand colonial-era architecture, and a strong love of art, theatre, and music. You will find wide boulevards, leafy riverside promenades, and an atmosphere that feels both historic and creative.
What to expect
As you explore, you will move between stately avenues around the Maidan, lively neighbourhoods such as Park Street and College Street, and the bustling riverfront along the Hooghly. Yellow taxis, tram lines, and street-side bookstalls create a distinctive urban rhythm you can quickly settle into.
Plan your trip
Kolkata is an excellent base for discovering eastern India, with easy links to seaside getaways and hill towns. Plan time to walk its older districts, then use the city as a gateway to explore nearby heritage towns, river cruises, and the wider region.