Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is still renowned
as a hub of intellectual and cultural activity. It
has been home to personalities from the world of art
and science like Rabindranath Tagore, Amartya Sen,
Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa.
There are a lot of things to see and do for visitors
to this great city. If you want to take part in the
favorite Bengali pastime of debate and discussion,
there’s the Coffee House in College Street.
It is famous for its adda sessions where heated discussions
may take place on anything under the sun from poetry
to politics, economics to movies.
The city also has its share of breathtaking colonial
architecture. Among its best representatives is the
Victoria Memorial, a majestic monument built to commemorate
Queen Victoria’s rule. Another major landmark
is the Kalika Temple at Kalighat, dedicated to the
Goddess Kali. It is a major pilgrimage centre for
Bengalis.
Another major attraction is Belur Math- headquarters
of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission.
Other places worth visiting are the Birla Planetarium,
Eden Garden and Fort William.
Bengalis celebrate all festivals with gusto. One of
the major festivals is the Durga Puja, celebrated
every year to honor the Goddess Durga. The festival
can be an unforgettable experience for travelers.
Kolkata’s attractions are many indeed. For the
visitor, it offers an unmatched smorgasbord of experiences
unparalleled elsewhere.
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