Kolkata With its quaint yellow taxis, vintage trams, massive bridges, age-old jazz bars, colonial structures, heritage homes, iconic eateries, Durga Puja festivities, picturesque ghats and boat rides over Ganga -- Kolkata is the city of picture perfect snapshots. Best places to visit in Kolkata: An insider’s guide Kolkata is known as The City of Joy. It’s the capital of West Bengal and a blend of sights, sounds, feels, and colours. Some parts of the city are modern while some are steeped in history. It could therefore be a little overwhelming to first time visitors to Kolkata. In fact, I am a Kolkata lad and yet, at times, I wish there is some clearer direction in the eclectic mix. So, for the benefit of anyone curious about Kolkata tourism, here ... Explore the best tourist attractions in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India. Find out about the history, culture, architecture and nature of this vibrant city and its surroundings. 12 restaurants for outdoor dining in Kolkata that will bring the joy to your table Enjoy Kolkata’s charm, architecture and grand cityscape at these gorgeous restaurants
