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The crowd moves smoothly as if engaged in a choreographed routine, carrying briefcases or balancing baskets upon their heads. Gracefully, they make their way through the market squares and busy streets of Kolkata. Once the capital of British India, the city is awash in Victorian remnants, but the history of Kolkata ventures well beyond 1690, the year the East India Company arrived. Thought to have risen around an ancient Kali temple, the city’s Hindu heritage is abundant, influencing everything from the city’s cuisine to its art. A vast metropolis, Kolkata stretches out along the banks of the Hooghly River, a patchwork of fascinating neighborhoods where modern high-rises mingle with historic abodes.

Memorable Experiences
  • Maritime Meander
    Take a leisurely cruise up the serene River Hooghly at sunset.
  • Sensational Matches
    Cheer on the Bengal cricket team at the Eden Gardens stadium.
  • Authentic Shopping
    Browse the antique shops and potter's studios of historic Chitpur Road.
  • Fragrant Atmosphere
    Stroll among roses and marigold garlands at the Kolkata Flower Market.
  • Distinctive Details
  • A soft, doughy treat, Shondesh is made by combining sugar, flour, and cheese, and stirring the mixture ever so slowly. Traditional to West Bengal, the slightly sweet dessert is often served at celebrations.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
  • dynamic_HotelImage The Sonar, Kolkata

    1, JBS Halden Avenue
    Kolkata, West Bengal 700046
    Phone: (91)(33) 2345 4545

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Culture The nuances of a varied culture form a splendid collage of museums and monuments.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Victoria Memorial Hall Wings outstretched and bugle held high, a bronze angel spins in the world, atop the majestic dome... Read More
  • The Paresnath Temple Thirteen marble steps lead to a graceful veranda. Elegant palm trees rise among this stunning... Read More
  • Indian Museum Impressive ivory tusks extend from the massive skeleton of an elephant. These vast and strong... Read More
  • Birla Academy of Art & Culture Against a mesmerizing background of sky blue and celadon green, a woman, in a saffron and persimmon... Read More
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Shopping A heritage of superb craftsmanship is revealed in authentic markets and singular shops.
  • Local Charms
  • New Market The clamor of a bustling marketplace resounds through a vast red brick building. Eager salesmen... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Hidesign In shades of caramel and beige, coffee and umber, alluring leather handbags line the shelves at... Read More
  • SHE Design Cream leaves, embroidered into flowing tussar silk, run in neat rows across black and persimmon... Read More
  • City Centre A historic horse-drawn tram rests at the entrance to a complex of modernist buildings. An authentic... Read More
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Cuisine Indian teas and European pastries tell a story of Kolkata’s culinary past.
  • Acclaimed
  • Flury's A twinkling chandelier reflects off the glass of an immaculate pastry case. Behind its transparent... Read More
  • Dumpukht A medley of aromas fills the air as bowls of shorba are brought to the table. Cloves, cinnamon, and... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Cha Bar at the Oxford Bookstore Handpicked from the blue mountains of South India, the high plateaus of the Himalayas, and the... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Ivory Ginger vinegar coats a mixture of bamboo shoots, mushrooms, tofu, and broccoli in the “Buddha’s... Read More
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Noteworthy Fulfilling moments of exuberance and contemplation are discovered in rare places.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) A stream of aqua blue cuts through marshes of dry yellow grass, while magenta blossoms merge to... Read More
  • Mother Teresa’s Tomb Beyond Kolkata’s busy streets, peacefulness pervades every corner of a small room. In this holy... Read More
  • Recreation
  • The Tollygunge Club Above grassy lawns and tranquil groves of acacia and East Indian walnut trees, a pair of green... Read More
  • Indian Botanical Gardens Aerial roots rise like long straight trunks from the fertile earth and intertwine with gently... Read More
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