Kolkatta is the erstwhile capital of British India
Kolkatta is a metropolis with population that exceeds 15 million (including all it’s suburbs. Today Kolkatta is home to many industries and is again making its presence felt in the economic revolution since 2000.
Of course, it’s an extremely historic city and there are a number of attractions that you can visit when you book Air tickets to Kolkatta.
Best time to visit Kolkatta
The winter that lasts for barely two and a half months is the coolest during the year. This is the time that visitors and tourists flock to the city. The temperatures are, low and there may even be slight mist in the morning. The winter lasts from November mid till January end.
Climate experienced during the year in Kolkatta
Kolkatta has a sub tropical wet and dry climate because of its proximity to the sea. May is the hottest month of the year. After this there are dusty squalls and even thunderstorms that bring relief from the heat and humidity for the residents of Kolkatta.
Locally these thunderstorms are known as ‘Kal Baisakhi’. The monsoon season is August lashes the city.
While September and October is the time when the temperature is quite pleasant. This is the time when the festivities also gain importance. Keep the weather in mind when booking Air tickets to Kolkatta.
Famous attractions of Kolkatta
Visit the Kalighat temple that is built for Goddess “Kali” and is one of the most famous temples here. You should also visit the “Victoria Memorial” that is built entirely of white marble. It’s now been converted into a museum that shows artefacts from the British Raj Era.
You can also visit the Indian Museum that houses some rare artefacts from archaeological finds. Also visit the beautiful Eden gardens as well as Birla planetarium, which is the largest of its type in the world.
Kolkatta Airport
The Netaji Subhash Chandra Airport serves domestic as well as international travellers. You can book Air tickets to Kolkatta from foreign and Indian destinations. It’s connected with Europe, South East Asia and Australia. In India along with Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, it’s also connected to North East India, Bihar and many others states.
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