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Kolkata
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Kolkata

Kolkata District, West Bengal 12m
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About Kolkata

Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a major cultural, educational, and literary hub of India. Known as the City of Joy, it is renowned for its colonial-era architecture, thriving arts scene, intellectual heritage, and deep-rooted connection to Indian independence and renaissance movements.

💡Why Visit?

Kolkata offers an unparalleled blend of history, culture, and intellectual vibrancy with iconic landmarks like the Victoria Memorial, world-class museums, and a vibrant street food scene that captures the soul of Bengal.

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BengaliEnglishHindi
#colonial-architecture#literary-hub#ganges-river#street-food-capital#art-and-culture#intellectual-legacy

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Kolkata
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionWest Bengal
CountryIndia
Altitude12m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹250/day

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jan

Sep · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 31°C annually. Best visited during Jan. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Sep
🌧️Rain
🌡️
Temperature26° – 31°C
💧
Rainfall314mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.

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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
  • Budget guesthouses in Sudder Street
  • Hostels in Shyambazar
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
  • Mid-range hotels in Park Street
  • Comfort stays in Ballygunge
✨ Luxury
₹9,500/night
  • Luxury hotels like The Oberoi
  • Premium resorts in Southern Avenue

Local Cuisine

⭐ Puchkastreet
⭐ Luchi-Alur Dumlocal
⭐ Rasgullalocal
⭐ Shorshe Ilishrestaurant
⭐ Kosha Mangshorestaurant
⭐ Sandeshlocal
Momostreet
Phuchka with Spiced Waterstreet