Day 1:
Arrive at Kolkata popularly known as THE CITY OF JOY -
and transfer to HotelKolkata has long been known for its
literary, artistic and revolutionary heritage. As the former
capital of India, Kolkata was the birthplace of modern
Indian literary and artistic thought. Kolkatans tend to have a special
appreciation for art and literature; its tradition of welcoming new talent has
made it a City of Furious Creative Energy. For these reasons, Kolkata has
often been dubbed as the Cultural Capital of India or the Literary Capital of
India. The stunning beauty of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata at dusk.The Durga
Puja pandal at muhammad ali park in Kolkata is known for its social themes.A
characteristic feature of Kolkata is the para or neighbourhoods having a
strong sense of community. Typically, every para has its own community club
with a clubroom and often, a playing field. People here habitually indulge in
adda or leisurely chat, and these adda sessions are often a form of freestyle
intellectual conversation. The city has a tradition of political graffiti depicting
everything from outrageous slander to witty banter and limericks, caricatures
to propaganda. Kolkata has many buildings adorned with Gothic, Baroque,
Roman, Oriental and Indo-Islamic (including Mughal) motifs. Several major
buildings of the Colonial period are well maintained and have been declared
"heritage structures", while others are in various stages of decay. Established
in 1814, the Indian Museum is the oldest museum in Asia and houses vast
collection of Indian natural history and Indian art. The Victoria Memorial, one
of the major tourist attractions in Kolkata, has a museum documenting the
city's history. The National Library of India is India's leading public library.
Academy of Fine Ar ts and other ar t gal ler ies hold regular ar t
exhibitions.Calcutta was named the capital of British India in 1772, and
starting in 1864 during the summer months, the capital was temporarily
shifted to the hill station of Shimla. In the early 19th century the marshes
surrounding the city were drained and the government area was laid out
along the banks of the Hooghly River. Richard Wellesley, the Governor
General between 1797–1805, was largely responsible for the growth of the
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