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This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures. Home to lively festivals and a vibrant artistic community, clamorous markets and packed temples, this city is crowded and polluted,... more
This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures. Home to lively festivals and a vibrant artistic community, clamorous markets and packed temples, this city is crowded and polluted, but ultimately invigorating.
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Featured blogs and info sites from India (2) Title Source “City Diaries” kolkatacitydiaries.blogspot.com “Kolkata Food Guide” bikkupedia.blogspot.com -
Professional Advice (9) Title Source “Overview of Kolkata” Frommer's “Colorful, Chaotic Kolkata” TravelLady “26 Days in Calcutta” Washington Post “Dream streets” Sydney Morning Herald “Hitting a sweet spot” Sydney Morning Herald “In search of a peace of the action” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald “Along the Banks of a River, the India of Old” New York Times (free registration required) “Calcutta: Mocambo” New York Times (free registration required) “Exceptional, underrated Indian attractions” msnbc.msn.com / Forbes Traveler -
Web Comments from Travellers (8) Title Source “Kolkata (Calcutta) Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com “Kolkata, India” sfgate.com / San Francisco Chronicle “The Indian Museum of Calcutta” VirtualTourist.com “Indian Museum Exhibits” VirtualTourist.com “Victoria Memorial..” VirtualTourist.com “`Vidyasagar Setu'” VirtualTourist.com “`Bridge on the river Hooghly'” VirtualTourist.com “Calcutta gets at your heart!” VirtualTourist.com
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