Five Reasons to visit Kolkata

Kolkata, the headquarters of East India and the capital of India before Indian Independence, has its flavor and piquancy to attract travelers worldwide. It is now the capital of West Bengal and has seen a lot of improvements in the past few years, both socially and economically, and preserved its lost glory and heritage, which went missing a few years ago. There has been a lot of progress and achievements in the past 5 years, both socially and economically, as the Govt has acted maturely to protect and safeguard the country’s economy.

Princep Ghat

The Bay of Bengal and Hooghly concussion occurs at Diamond Harbour.

The primary attraction on the city’s outskirts is Diamond Harbor, a concussion of the Bay of Bengal and the Hooghly River. It is one of the most prominent and promising fishery centers and merchandise in the South 24 Parganas district.  It takes 2 hours to reach Diamond Harbour from central Kolkata, which can be achieved with the best transport facilities available in the town.

Swami Vivekananda was a prominent figure in Kolkata and an inspiration for millions in the country.

Thirdly, we have the reminisces of Sri Swami Vivekananda in the city’s interiors, the ashram, and the dwelling place, and his complete works can be found in the form of books and other journals sold within the ashrams. Swami Vivekananda was a prominent figure in the 18th century and a Hindu monk who became famous because of his intellect and mind power. He is regarded as the youth icon of India. We have his portraits and statues in different parts of the city and an inspiration for people of all ages to follow his teachings. He founded Belur Math in Kolkata, was a student of the Late Ramakrishna, and was popularly known as the ‘Wandering Monk’ of India.

The Science City and Millenium Park are recent inclusions in the heart of Kolkata.

Fourthly, other attractions like the Victoria Memorial are within the city’s heart. Fort Williams, Birla Planetarium, Science City, Princep Ghat, Eco, Nicco, Millennium, and other amusement parks. Some education institutes have gained international exposure and pride in the city. Famous streets like Park Street, Saltlake, Esplanade, and Chandni Chowk are in the heart of the town and are very well-established. The trams and taxis are a delight to watch, and the rides in the city are joyous. The METRO railways are another inclusion in the town that has gained much attention recently. They have increased their means of communication in different parts of the city and increased the momentum of the transport options.

The region’s food has gained the attention of millions in the country.

Finally, the region’s food has attracted ministers and millions. The different varieties of sweets available in significant city outlets have attracted couch potatoes and food lovers across the region. Durga Puja and other critical traditional festivals have stolen the hearts of millions in the country and made Kolkata the cornerstone of major vital festivals in India.

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