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 …

4 days ago · 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.

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 …

Kolkata (Calcutta) travel guide. Explore Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, vibrant street food, iconic trams, Durga Puja festivals and more with local tips.

As the famous quote goes, "If you want a city with a soul, come to Calcutta". Formerly the capital of the British empire before the government was shifted to Delhi, Kolkata has a distinct tinge of …

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 …

May 6, 2015 · Kolkata, previously called Calcutta, is the second largest city in India. The old name, Calcutta, still conjures up images of suffering and poverty in most western people’s …