Kolkata - Wikipedia Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta[b] (its official name until 2001), 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
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, Facts | Britannica Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) (2026) We visited Mother Theresa House in Kolkata and it was an eye opening experience The humble home of the great humanitarian and Nobel peace prize winner is a must see location in the city
Kolkata - Tourist Places Top Things to Do in 2026 - MakeMyTrip The city of Kolkata and its surrounding area are home to a wide variety of tourist hotspots, including the Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, the Indian Museum, Science City, and many more
Kolkata Tourism (2026) - India gt; Calcutta Top Places, Travel Guide Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life and creativity
Kolkata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor
Best places to visit in Kolkata Kolkata is known as The City of Joy It’s the capital of West Bengal and a blend of sights, sounds, feels, and colours Some parts of the city are modern while some are steeped in history It could therefore be a little overwhelming to first time visitors to Kolkata
Kolkata (Calcutta), India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 . . . Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures