Kolkata
India · West BengalIN
Capital of West Bengal, India
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and one of the gateways to northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (04.5 million) while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is the third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million (15 million). Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,000
- Coordinates
- 22.563, 88.363
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Kolkata
Kolkata is the kind of compact town you find in West Bengal, India. About 12,000 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kolkata
Culture in Kolkata
(17)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kolkata's own activity tags.
Nature in Kolkata
(13)Nature lovers get Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Kolkata is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Kolkata
(9)Under adventure, Kolkata is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kolkata.
Nightlife in Kolkata
(9)Looking for nightlife? Kolkata has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kolkata.
Water Sports in Kolkata
(8)Under water sports, Kolkata is tagged with Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Rafting. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kolkata.
Sports in Kolkata
(6)Sports lovers get Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Snow Tubing. Everything listed here comes from what Kolkata is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Family in Kolkata
(4)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kolkata's own activity tags.
Shopping in Kolkata
(2)Shopping in Kolkata covers Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kolkata's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kolkata
(2)Wellness lovers get Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Kolkata's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Kolkata
(2)Kolkata records Fishing and Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Kolkata is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kolkata
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kolkata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Kolkata are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching West Bengal. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kolkata that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kolkata known for?
- Kolkata, in West Bengal, India, is best known for culture, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 12,000 residents.
- What can you do in Kolkata?
- Recorded activities in Kolkata include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kolkata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kolkata located?
- Kolkata is located in West Bengal, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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