Cheap Flights to Kolkata
About the Origin Kolkata
Kolkata is India’s second largest metropolitan city and capital of the state West Bengal. Earlier this city was the capital of British India, and has seen numerous revolutions, and historical rebellion movements. Kolkata is the birth place of the Indian National anthem and great legendaries. This historical city is popular for its culture and with numerous people, who are excelled in distinct cultural, arts, technology verticals. The city comprised of elite educational institutions, cultural, architectural, and artistic resources. On the other side of the coin, visitors will be surprised by inexplicable crumbling poverty of the city, large slums, unhygienic houses and alleys.
Tourist Attractions
This large metropolitan city is divided in to eight districts and all the major attractions are equally flanked in all the districts. The city is erected on the banks of the Hooghly River and connected by the famous ‘Howrah Bridge’. Usually, visitors will start their city tour from central Kolkata, where notable memorials and sports avenues are located, namely Victoria Memorial (Kolkata Landmark), Eden Gardens (cricket stadium), Akashwani Bhavan, Fort William, Calcutta Racecourse, and Chowringee market place.
Northern Kolkata preserves the city heritage and comprises of archaic buildings of preceding landlords and rich families. The region is surrounded by popular markets, educational institutions, temples, landmarks, which includes, posta, burra bazaar, college street, book market (markets); Calcutta Medical college, the Presidency college, Calcutta University (Educational Institutions); Nakhoda Mosque, two Parashnath Jain Temples (Temples); Jorasanko Thakur Bari – Tagore Family residence, Marble Palace, The Howrah Bridge, and Kali temple of Dakshineswar (Landmarks)
Southern Kolkata is packed with modern living structure. There are numerous affluent buildings, apartments flanked throughout the area and had numerous museums, clubs, libraries, and shopping malls. The Tollygunge Club, Rabindra Sarovar, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Tollywood, Ramakrishna Mission Institute, the Birla Temple, National Library of India, The South City Mall, The Kalighat Kali Temple, Mother Teresa's Hospital, China Town, Inox-Forum, and Big Bazaar are the major places to visit. Around the Hooghly river, visitor can find Howrah Station, the Botanical Gardens, and Belur Math (and a huge complex and home of the Ramakrishna Mission).
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
Kolkata plays pivotal role in trading handicrafts in Eastern India. The city ships numerous products such as, Bankura horses, leather goods, Shanthinikethan saris, seafood etc, to many corners of the nation. There are numerous shopping malls in the city offering plentiful entertainment, upscale shopping, international branded outlets, restaurants, and bars. South City Mall, Mani Square Supermall, Vardaan Market, Shreeram Arcade (New Market), City Center2, Orchid Point, Metropolis Mall, City Center, Metro Plaza, Forum, and Quest Mall are the prime shopping centers in the city. Local markets in the city offers distinct shopping needs. Maidan Market in the city offers sports goods at lowest prices; Chandni Market offers electrical items/gadgets; New Market offers cheap clothing, toys etc.
British culture was thrived in the city; the city experiences restaurant culture prior to other Indian cities. There are enormous eateries flanked all over the city. ‘Bengali’ culinary has its unique meaning in the Indian traditional cook book. Most of its recipes are fish centric and its love on seafood is unbeatable. Deliciousness in the food is common here, however visitors needs to choose the hygienic places to expunge their appetite. Along with the Bengali culinary, south and north Indian cuisines are expectable.
Alike other Indian metropolitan cities, Kolkata boasts vibrant nightlife. It has numerous bars and taverns flanked in and around the city. Many taverns will give you the western feel with desi, international beats and tasty cocktails.
Festivals & Seasons
Being the cultural capital, the city enjoys numerous festivals and events. During the festivals Bengali’s will wear the custom dressing, which is very unique. Along with Indian common festivals, it celebrates numerous festivals that are limited to Bengali traditions. Durga Puja, Kali Puja, the Bengali New Year (Poila Boishak), Poush Parbon (harvest festival), Jagaddhatri Puja, Saraswati Puja, Diwali, Holi, Rath Yatra, and Christmas, Eid, and many more festivals will be celebrated by the city. Conversely, it celebrates many cultural festivals including, Dover Lane Music Festival, Calcutta Book Fair, Kolkata International Film Festival, National Theatre Festival, and National Children's Theatre Festival.
Transportation within the City
West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (WBSTC), Calcutta Tramways, and Metro Railway are the prime public transportation options in the city. If you are fine to enjoy the journey with crowded transit, then you can choose any one option from the above. Taxis and rental cars available in the city and most of the drivers will act as guide and they will happily share greatness of the city.
Popular Sports in Kolkata
Most of the population in India loves to watch and play cricket. However, Kolkata is different than many other metropolitans. Both Cricket and Football are two eyes for them. Nations top football clubs are born in Kolkata and it holds the Asia’s oldest football club Calcutta Football League (founded in 1898). Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are major teams in the city, often they play matches in the name of ‘Kolkata Derby’, in front of thousands of supporters. Just like other Indians, Kolkata shows it craze towards Cricket. Numerous sport personalities are raised from this city. Eeden Gardens is the world famous cricket avenue, hosted numerous historical matches and witnessed magic moments of Indian cricket.
Along with these two sports, Kolkata enjoys countless games (indoor/outdoor) and home for many clubs including Calcutta Polo Club Calcutta, Racket Club, Calcutta Rowing Club, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL/Cricket), Royal Calcutta Golf Club, and The Calcutta Swimming Club.
Weather in Kolkata
The city has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Summers are hot and humid with a high temperature of 40 °C; May is the hottest month of the year. Winters are dry and cold, the season lasts for only two months, and December is the coldest month of the year. Rainy season starts from June to September. The city receives heavy rainfall during the month of August. Winter is the best season to visit this historical place.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Kolkata Airport & Location
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (IATA: CCU, ICAO: VECC) is the primary airport serving old West Bengal and fifth busiest airports in India, which is located 17 kilometres away from the city centre of Kolkata. The city airport serves to nearly 10 million passengers annually and has nonstop flights to 40 destinations. Right now, around 1500 flights depart from this airport.
Airline Information
| Air India | China Eastern Airlines | Dragonair | Etihad Airways |
| Jet Airways | IndiGo | Emirates | GoAir |
| AirAsia | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | SpiceJet | Jet Airways |
| PenAir | Pinnacle Air | Singapore Airlines | Mihin Lanka |
Airport Terminal Information
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport consists of two terminal old and new terminals. The new integrated terminal is used by both international and domestic flights, which consists of 128 check in points, 78 immigration counters and 12 customs counterss, 18 aerobridges and 57 parking bays. Air India and Jet Airways has passenger lounges. The old terminal is used as Hajj terminal.
Local Transportation at Kolkata Airport
Passengers can avail the best of commutation through prepaid taxis, public trains, buses and metro.
Airport Facilities
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport facilities include ATMs, foreign exchange, special assistance for physically handicapped, rest places, infant lobby, child care room, first aid facility, baggage carts, retiring rooms & dormitory accommodation for transit passengers, health scan, restaurant, televisions, STD/ISD facilities, communication centre for internet browsing, Wifi, mobile chargers, duty free shop, retail shopping outlets, AMBU-lift, railway reservation counter, spa facility, auto vending machines for tea / coffee, snacks, cold drinks, newspapers, magazines, Baggage wrapping machine, post Office, service and help desk.
Hotels near Kolkata Airport
New Hotel White Palace, Viceroy Boutique Hotel, Kings Crown VIP Road, Pipal Tree Hotel, Hotel Raj Palace, Sremon Inn, Tulip Guest House, Coral Residency, Sector I, Celesta - Kolkata, Swissôtel Kolkata, Emerald Residency, SSI Serviced Apartments, Hotel O2 VIP, Hotel Eastern Plaza, Simi International (The Executive) - CF-216 and Simi International - The Imperial - CF-400 are the few hotels near the Kolkata international airport.All Airport Enquiries
Save the contact for any airport related information 033 2511 8036. You can find best deals and holiday packages only at Rehlat.com. Book you air tickets and hotels with Rehlat at lowest possible prices.
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Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052 |
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