Kolkata

Attractions

Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge or the Rabindra Setu is one of the most popular bridges of India also known as the gateway of Kolkata. Built on the river Hooghly, the bridge joins the city to the ...... more »

Victoria Memorial

A perpetual notion one carries from Kolkata is the immaculate white Victoria memorial bounded by verdant greenery and broad roads. It is dedicated to Queen Victoria and bids an insight into the ...... more »

Marble Palace

Located in the northern part of Kolkata near Chorbagan area, Marble Palace is considered as one of the most amazing collections marble art in the world. Built in the year 1835 by ....... more »

Events / Festivals

Durga Puja: the city is known all round the world for its famous Durga puja celebrations. Pooja is conducted in the month of September/October.

Kali Puja: Kali Puja which comes soon after Durga Puja is again one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata and people of the city become very enthusiastic and active during this period.

Accommodation

Kolkata is one of the busiest cities of the country and being a cosmopolitian city, it is always crowded with people from different parts of the world. There are many hotels and guest houses located in different parts of the city. There are numbers of luxurious hotels available in the city and again there are normal hotels meant for middle class people. Therefore, no matter what your budget is, you can easily find a hotel here and can book it for a pleasant stay in the city as per your budget.

Top Honeymoon Hotels in Kolkata

Kolkata as a honeymoon destination in India is out of the question and obviously one cannot imagine a privacy amidst the cultural density. Each corner of this metropolitan city in West Bengal is either filled with road side paddlers or a tea stall. One cannot imagine an address without the landmarks like 'Kalipada's Tea Stall' or 'Maa Kali Tea Corner' and 'Satyanarayan Mistanna Bhander (sweet shop)' or 'Rabi's Pan Biri'. Thus imaging honeymoon in Kolkata is like imaging your deary attacking you with a knife just after the wedding vows. One get hold of the remarkable sight of Victoria Memorial Hall and can enjoy the horse-cart ride on the spic and span ambience of Maidan. On the other hand one can feel the idealism and romanticism of boat rides on the sacred River Hoogly and capture the beauty of one of the oldest cantilever bridge, the Howrah bridge and the lightnings of Vidyasagar Setu. Thus Kolkata though not a honeymoon destination but is surely a canny stopover. Read more...

Top Hotels near Kolkata Airport

Being the main commercial, financial and industrial hub of East India as well as the cultural hub of India, Kolkata Airport, a.k.a Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport which was formerly known as Dumdum Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. People – film makers, industrialists, business tycoons, international and domestic tourists, traders and corporate travellers – from all over the world comes in and goes out making their base near to the airport. Thus Goibibo have picked up Top 5 hotels near Kolkata Airport to ease up its travellers search. Along with the kit of hotels, we are also giving out online hotel booking offers on their picks from our top 5 hotels near Calcutta Airport. Read more...

Top Hotels in Park Street

Park Street, Kolkata, currently known as Mother Teresa Sarani, is one of the bustling and the most happening avenues in Kolkata. Arraying with multi-cuisine restaurants, lounge/bars, hotels, boutique shops, discotheques, educational institutes and offices, Park Street have been a grapevine amongst youngsters, couples and hangout freaks. One can spend an entire day bustling with various activities. Being cunningly connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Road and Park Circus 7 point crossing, it have been one of the busiest streets in Kolkata. Flanked with landmarks, Park Street is also marks a cagey stopover for travellers and hence it arrays hotels from luxury to budget one after the other. Thus Goibibo with its online hotel booking offers packs its kit with the top 5 hotels in Park Street and around ranging from 5 star hotels to budget hotels. Read more...

Top Business Hotels in Kolkata

The gateway of East India and the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is also the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India and the main port of communication for the North-East Indian states. Thus the riverine port city being aerated by ethnicity is frequented by many industrialists, small scale traders, real estate tycoons, corporate travellers as well as film producers. Down the thoroughfares, Kolkata is arrayed with numerous hotels and Goibibo swaying its online hotel booking offers brings along the Top 5 Business Hotels in Kolkata ranging from 5 Star hotels to 3 Star hotels in Kolkata. Read more...

Best Hotels Near To Howrah Station

The cultural capital of India, Kolkata, connects slyly to the modern trends. One hand you will grab the sight of Hindu pilgrimages and colonial edifices and on the other hand you will step on the heated floor of Tantra, Underground and Shisha and multiplexes. All together the city airs a nostalgic vibe and thus is frequented by both domestic and international tourists. Thus for such travellers Goibibo have picked up the best hotels near to Howrah Railway Station. The station connects all the major cities of India and also hosts special trains like – Rajdhani Express, Duronto Express, Shatabdi Express, Garib Rath Express and Yuva Express. The station which is located on the West Bank of River Hoogly is connected to Kolkata by the magnificent Howrah Bridge. Ferries running from Howrah to Babughat, Millenium Park and Sovabazar also connects the station to various part of the city. Read more...