Tour Code - IJSTE 01

Duration: 01 Day

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Day 01: Full day Kolkata Sightseeing tour

Kolkata is famed as the city of Joy and is the largest city in East India with population above 15 million. Situated on the bank of river Hooghley Kolkata is the capital of Indian state of West Bengal and served as capital of India during British Raj until 1911 with the name of Calcutta, this name is still popular among people. The cultural city of Kolkata is the leading centre for cultural activities, political affairs and education in India. People of Kolkata are sports lovers and Cricket and Football is like a religion in Kolkata.The city is home of some of world’s largest sports grounds, The Eden Gardens  in Kolkata is World’s second largest cricket stadium and Salt Lake Stadium  is   world’s third largest Football stadium. The city is also home of Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan owned IPL cricket team Kolkata Night riders. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria memorial, Howrah Bridge, Kali Temple, Belurmath, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Birla Planetarium, Eden Garden’s Stadium, Writer’s Building. Sweets of Kolkata are Hall mark of the city and are world famous for their taste and quality. Durga Puja is the most popular festival of Kolkata and attracts thousands of visitors to Kolkata to experience the 10 days grand celebration of Durga Puja. Evening you will be dropped to your Hotel.