Hotels Calcutta

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  The Peerless Inn

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  Taj Bengal

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  Swissôtel Kolkata

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  The Pride Hotel Kolkata

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  The Park, Kolkata

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  Hotel Crestwood

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  The Sonnet

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  New Kenilworth Hotel

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  IndiSmart Hotel

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  Hotel Sudesh Tower

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In Calcutta every day is a festival, whether it is festival time or not. There are few places in the world which feature such a colorful contrast of people, places and poetry. As the West Bengali capital and once the capital of British India, Calcutta conjures up images of colonial grandeur alongside the squalor of the slums. While there is some truth in this, the Calcutta of today is a far cry from its colonial heritage of the past. It is a city of culture and intellectual achievement which has spawned generation after generation of writers, artists, poets and philosophers and today has one of the fastest growing economies in the whole of India. Bengali cuisine is amongst the finest in the world and when it comes to hotels Calcutta has plenty to offer the adventurous tourist who wishes to uncover more from this dazzling and noble city.

It is a city which grew from the Mangrove swamps and was home to the East India Company for many years. Calcutta has a fascinating heritage which boasts several claims to fame. Not only was it the capital to the British Raj it was also home to Mother Theresa whose legacy lives on in the city to this day. There is some truly amazing architecture across the city from old colonial government buildings and mansions to exotic temples which are beautifully colorful and light up the streets. It is not all splendor and grandeur, however. Calcutta is home to many slums and the contrast here between rich and poor is huge and can be quite shocking for a first time visitor to India.

There is no better time to visit the city than during the autumnal festival of Durga Puja. Every corner of every street is drenched in color and the celebrations here last for several weeks, giving tourists the perfect chance to discover a piece of ancient Bengali culture. Calcutta is also the perfect destination for anyone who loves food. Bengali cuisine is among the finest in the world and some of the best known restaurants in India are to be found along its bustling streets.

Home to a good number of quality hotels Calcutta is an ideal tourist destination with religious shrines, green parks and glorious architecture on every corner of the city. The botanical gardens here are among the finest in the world and include an enormous Banyan tree which is said to be nearly two centuries old. The largest planetarium in the whole of Asia, Birla Planetarium, is also to be found on the streets of Calcutta and the immensely important Hooghly River, which formed the basis of much of the areas wealth, is another popular tourist site which should definitely be visited while spending time in the city.

The best way to get around here is by using public transport such as the metro or tram system which will take you to all the most popular tourist destinations around the city, or you could even take a hand pulled rickshaw and enjoy a mode of transport from a bygone era. Whatever way you choose to travel around the city's streets there is plenty for you to discover. There are some wonderful shopping malls, after all Bengalis are renowned for their inimitable fashion sense, as well as a whole host of markets and bazaars which are bustling with the vibrancy which reverberates throughout the whole metropolis.

When it comes to hotels Calcutta has plenty of top quality establishments to choose from to make your stay in this beautiful city a truly unforgettable experience. Hotels here feature all the facilities and services you would expect from the cultural capital of India and the hospitality of the staff here is second to none. They are located within a short distance of many of the city's most popular attractions and provide a comfortable and welcoming place to base yourself when exploring this most exhilarating of Indian Cities.

Calcutta is one of the friendliest places in India and taking your vacation here will open your mind and free your soul. The heritage and culture that infuses the bustling city streets has to be experienced to be believed. You don't really visit Calcutta, instead it is a city which you feel in your heart and once you visit you will want to come back to experience its magical mayhem again and again.

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