Kolkata: A city with a soul

Being named as the Alpha world city in year 2008, Mumbai (earlier called as Bombay), is wealthiest city of India accommodating the highest number of millionaires and billionaires of the entire nation.   Having a deep natural Harbour, Mumbai is the commercial, financial and entertainment capital of India. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the busiest and the most modern Major ports in India. And the Mumbai port is one of the best natural harbours in the world.

Mumbai has to UNESCO World Heritage Sites the ChhatrapatiShivaji Terminus is formerly known as Victoria terminus and the elephant are Caves. Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema has a large number of cinema halls showcasing Bollywood, Marathi and Hollywood movies. Juhu Beaches and Chowpatty are the major attraction in the City. Essel World and water kingdom are the amusement parks for the recreational purposes.

Schedule of Lowest Mumbai to Kolkata flights can be checked on the internet before checking in to the Third most productive metropolitan city in India that is Kolkata formerly known as Calcutta, after Mumbai and Delhi.

Port of Kolkata is the oldest Indian operating port in the cultural capital of India also called as city of joy, Kolkata. Located over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, is Howrah Bridge or RabindraSetu which connects Howrah and Calcutta and is one of the busiest and sixth longest cantilever bridge. The second largest cricket stadium of the world is in India, Eden Garden which can seat 66000 spectators at the same time. To promote ecotourism in the city has Ecotourism Park which is the biggest urban Park in India occupying over 475 acres of land, surrounded by water bodies giving this past form of an island. A perfect Retreat for nature lovers, the place has cottages and conference halls for personal and the business needs. Symbol of British Raj in India, the Victoria Memorial is located in the heart of Kolkata City. Being the pride of city and symbolizing Grace and elegance, it is one of the best places to visit in the entire India which was built in the memory of Queen Victoria to celebrate her 25th year of rule over India. Built in white marble all the way from Jodhpur Rajasthan the architectural Masterpiece is spread over 64 acres of land has the worst selection of work of rare books.

Few of the most visited places in Kolkata are as follows:

The Indian Museum being rank S6 among the places most visited in Kolkata is the ninth oldest Museum of the world and the largest in India exhibiting some of the finest collections of artefacts ranging from relics of Buddha to Egyptian mummies and ancient sculptures and contemporary paintings. This place has an exclusive collection of ornament Fossil skeleton antiques armours and stunning Mughal paintings can be seen in the 35 galleries divided into six categories.

Belur Math is pilgrimage place of Kolkata which is also the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and mission. People visit this Temple to enjoy this peaceful environment and serenity irrespective of their religion. The play Temple has excellent architectural artefacts which have an infusion of Hinduism Christianity and Islamic religion.

Fort William is ranked as the second most visited place of Kolkata. The magnificent building has an expansive area spread over 70. 9 acres with hundreds of arch like windows. Being a property of Indian Army, it serves as headquarter of eastern command. There are 6 states that provide access to the Fort and the most famous among those is Chowringhee.

Are you looking forward to your exploration of Kolkata, then be sure to check the  Mumbai to Kolkata flights schedule before booking your tickets.

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