KOLKATA- The capital of West Bengal is a city of colonial architecture, museums, art galleries, traditional food, temples, music and theatre. It is an amalgamation of traditional and modern. It is famous for its theatre and films. It is located near the east banks of Hooghly river with port of Kolkata being India's oldest operating port. It is famous for its regal British architecture and infrastructure as this city was once the capital of British India.

Food: There is no doubt that Kolkata is called out the hub for foodies because it not just has the authentic bengali street food but also other delicious variants. And among this is the scrumptious Chinese cuisine.

Tourism: Kolkata the City of Joy of West Bengal is the most apt place for the eager visitants as places of interest in Kolkata are numerous. It is one the most sought after destinations for the tourists from all over the globe. The British Raj-era architectural gems, sprawling gardens and historical colleges, universities, with museums, National Library, Auditoriums, Theater Halls, Art galleries, markets, The Festivals, sports stadium, Gangar ghats are of great attractions. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of Indias metropolitan cities, than definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. You definitely wont forget the city on the Hooghly and a boat/launch trip on it is truly enjoyable.

Art and Culture: Kolkata is perhaps the most important cultural centre of India. The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism, and its citizens have made great efforts to preserve Indian culture and civilization. The blending of Eastern and Western cultural influences over the centuries has stimulated the creation of numerous and diverse organizations that contribute to Kolkata's cultural life.

Temples and Festivals: The metropolitan city is famous for its vibrant cultural and historical places and ethnicity and is a divine hub for innumerable temples, many of which are extensive pilgrimage sites. Being a city of spiritual importance, there are a lot of beautiful and well-known holy places to visit in Kolkata which provide a religious as well as cultural insight into the rich heritage of the city.

Sports and Recreation: Kolkata is a treasure trove for sports lovers, presenting bountiful opportunities for experiencing the best. Whether it is football, cricket, golf, or any other sports, people in Kolkata are remarkably enthusiastic and passionate. Catering to Kolkata's undying passion and vigor for sports, there are plenty of state-of-the-art stadiums and sports clubs that provides the ultimate opportunity to indulge into and experience a myriad of enthralling sports activities.

Hotels & Restaurants: Kolkata is very famous for so many luxarious hotels like The Grand Hotel, Novotel, Itc Royal Bengal, Ibis Rajarhat, Westin, Hyatt Regency, Itc Sonar, Holiday Inn, Vivanta, Fairfield by Marriot, The Park, JW Marriot and many more.

Education: Kolkata, the city which has some of India's oldest institutes, lists 41 among India's 1000 Most Trusted, making it the fifth-best education hub in India. As Kolkata is a hub of universities and colleges, there are are really good and pocket-friendly services available for students.

Kolkata - The Smart City: New Town has been ranked 8th out of the 100 smart cities in the country.Last year, New Town bagged the Platinum Green City certificate by the IGBC.The authorities have taken up initiatives, such as integrating land use with public green and open spaces, developing water bodies, rules for green buildings, cyclefriendly infrastructure, solar power, e-mobility, rainwaterharvesting and waste water treatment.