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Kolkata is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of India<\/a> that needs to be included in your bucket list of Indian cities to visit. Kolkata, the bustling capital of the eastern state of West Bengal in India is best known among tourists for the great engineering marvel-Howrah Bridge that connects the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata.<\/p>\n

The Howrah Bridge is undeniably the numero uno of all the attractions in Kolkata but there is so much more to Kolkata than just the Howrah Bridge. Have your eyes glued to our little travel guide to Kolkata<\/a> to gain a good insight into the city of joy, covering aspects like the best landmarks to visit, best restaurants for fine dining, and other useful travel information related to Kolkata.<\/p>\n

What is Kolkata best known for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides the Howrah Bridge, Kolkata is famous on the international radar for its delectable Bengali cuisine, Bengali sweets, Bengali Sarees, and most revered personalities including Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa and the noble laureate Amartya Sen. The slogan of Kolkata Tourism is \u201cCity of Joy\u201d and it truly lives up to it.<\/p>\n

Historical facts about Kolkata, India<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Interestingly, some of the historical facts about Kolkata are also the lesser known facts of Kolkata and are sure to amaze you- The British made Kolkata the center for the colonial rule in India that lasted for 200 years, Kolkata was the capital of India between the years 1772 to 1911 under the British rule and was also the capital of Bangladesh between the years 1912 to 1947.<\/p>\n

Kolkata Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of things to do in Kolkata. From the popular Tram rides to sacred landmarks like Dakshineshwar Kali Temple to street food vendors selling authentic Bengali food, there is no dearth of attractions in the city of joy. Here\u2019s our list of things to do in Kolkata.<\/p>\n