Kolkata, India travel guide

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13 Things To Know Before You Go To Kolkata

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11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Kolkata

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The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Kolkata

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How To Spend Five Days In Kolkata

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The Best Tours To Take In Kolkata, India

Handpicked Hotels

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10 Best Boutique Hotels in Kolkata

Food & Drink

Best Hotels For Foodies In Kolkata

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Kolkata, India

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The Best Quick And Easy Getaways From Kolkata

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How to Spend a Day in Kolkata’s Dharmatala Neighborhood

Tech

Apps To Make Getting Around Kolkata Easier

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How to Spend a Day in Kolkata’s Salt Lake City Neighborhood

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Where to Go in Kolkata for Panoramic Views

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The Coolest Neighborhoods in Kolkata

Know Before You Go

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and festivals

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Famous Parks and Gardens in Kolkata, India

History

The History Of Shalimar Bagh, Kashmir In 1 Minute

History

A Brief History of the Shaheed Minar, Kolkata

History

7 Historic Events That Defined Modern Day Kolkata

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How Charles Dickens is Tied to Kolkata

Sports

The History Of Kabaddi In 1 Minute

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The Reasons Why Calcutta Was Renamed Kolkata

Film & TV

A Tour of Lion's Filming Locations in Kolkata, India

See & Do

Wilderness Meets Urban: A Guide to Sites in West Bengal and Kolkata

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Books

Recommended Books Featuring Kolkata

Film & TV

7 Satyajit Ray Films With Strong Female Protagonists

Food & Drink

10 Traditional Dishes From Kolkata You Need to Try

Music

Border Movement: Electronic Music's Rise in Kolkata, India

Books

The Unfinished Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

Film & TV

10 Films To Watch Before Visiting Kolkata

Music

Discover the Tabla, Kolkata's Signature Sound

See & Do

The Best Museums in Kolkata, India

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A Tour of Kolkata's Film Locations

Neighborhoods in Kolkata