Kolkata formerly known as Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal & located on the bank of the Hoogly River. This city is a perfect combination of conventional and modern outlook. The civilization, tradition and culture of Kolkata have their own unique charm. A city of festivals, it becomes vibrant with life during the Durga Puja every autumn, other occasions are also enricheered with passion. The city has a tradition of dramas in the form of jatra (a kind of folk-theatre), theatres and Group Theaters. Kolkata is the home of the Bengali cinema industry, dubbed “Tollywood”…
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Kolkata is a place known for its diversity whether we talk of religion or customs and on a walk tour one is surely going to experience every bit of this. 1. In the Footsteps of the Raj: Dalhousie Square: Situated in the heart of the city, this is a place that puts historical architecture of the city at full display. Going through major revitalization and restoration, this is the place that is being taken care by the preservation groups of the city cutting down any chances of demolition. The first Parish church of the city called the St. John’s Church…