Excursion Heritage

Kolkatta

Calcutta is the largest city in India .A lively place, something is always happening at Calcutta, be it religious celebrations, concerts, soccer matches, theatre or movie festivels, or political demonstrations. The Victoria Memorial houses a collection of Victoria memorabilia and also history-related objects and documents on Bengal. The Race Course, opened in 1819, is the largest in the East. In wintertime thousands of migratory birds from as far off as Siberia stay at the lake in the Zoological Gardens. The Howrah Bridge, over the Hoogly, now a Calcutta landmark, was built in 1941.Some of the other attractions of Calcutta are the Botanical Gardens, the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture and the Eden Garden-the Mecca of Indian cricket.

Places of Tourist

Eden Garden

A sprawling garden set up by the British in the early 20 century with a band stand and a beautiful pagoda. A stadium has been built adjacent to it for cricket test matches which can accommodate about 85,000 people.

Shopping Centers New Market, Sreeram Arcade, Charnock City, Air Conditioned Market, Vardaan Shopping Complex, Treasure Island, Park Center, Fancy Market, Mark's Supermarket, Cottage Industry, Dakshinapan, Bengal Home, Khadi Gramodyog, Kankurgachhi Handloom Market, Ballygunge New Market, Shyambazar Market, Chandni Market, Bagri Market, College Street Market, Gariahat Market, Lake Market.

Howrah Bridge

This Engineering marvel has been the firmest symbol of Calcutta. The huge cantilever bridge, strung on two 270 feet high pillars connects Calcutta from Howrah. It four traffic lanes are daily used by over a lakh vehicles.

The Howrah Bridge extending across the Hooghly river catches the eyes of every visitor as soon as he steps into the city of Calcutta. This cantilever bridge is supported by two 270 feet high piers.

The Victoria Memorial

Situated on Calcutta Maidan , it stands majestic in its symmetrical construction of white marble. There is an Art Gallery and Museum inside. The surrounding open Space, beautifully laid out with trees, pools and lawns, is one of the most cherished areas of Calcutta.

City Transport

Metro Rail or underground railway, Circular Rail, local trains, tram cars metered taxis, air-conditioned taxis, mini buses, private buses, luxury buses, state-transport buses, tourist cars, auto rickshaws, rickshaws, launch/ferry service on the Ganges.

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