Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta[b] (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It …

4 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India. …

Kolkata, or Calcutta, was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial …

Nov 28, 2025 · Since it was our first time in Kolkata, this visit felt quite special and gave us a glimpse of the city’s colonial history. …

Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Kolkata was once the center of industry and education. …

Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of British rule in …

Kolkata (Calcutta) travel guide. Explore Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, vibrant street food, iconic trams, Durga Puja festivals and …

Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta), India: See Tripadvisor's 237,826 traveller reviews and photos of Kolkata (Calcutta) tourist …

We visited Mother Theresa House in Kolkata and it was an eye opening experience. The humble home of the great humanitarian and …

According to forum posts, visiting historical and cultural sites is a must in Kolkata. Travelers have called out landmarks such as the …