Kolkata Hotels - With Cultural Surroundings
July 23rd, 2008Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and one the largest city of India. The city is also known as the ‘City of Joy’ and ‘City of Palaces’. The city is not an ancient city as the other cities of India, but is a city 300 years old. The city has evolved from a fishermen’s village to become one of the largest cities in the world. It was the capital of India until 1911, under the British Raj and an important trading center. After the British left, and partition of India and Pakistan, Kolkata became the capital of West Bengal.
Today, the city has become a busy and a thriving town, the hub of cultural as well as the political and economic life of Bengal. Calcutta was the former name for Kolkata, which is full of colonial charm, creativity and liveliness. The city has adapted to the world’s modern trends and methods but has not been able to get rid of the leisurely life style and the calm of hey days. With the city, witnessing a tremendous growth has made it stand as one of the major metropolitan cities. Even the tourism to this city has received a push. Visitors come from different parts of the world to visit this wonderful city. Accommodation in the city is not a worry with a whole lot of options available. The hotels in Kolkata come with a wide variety of choices, suiting the needs of every income group.
Kolkata is an incredible city and the city of Mother Teresa and Rabindra Nath Tagore. The city has strong cultural, literary and religious flavors. Not just the people, religious festivals and its culture, has made the city a popular destination but its innumerable attractions play an important role. The famous Victoria Memorial, the serenity of the St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Second Hooghly Bridge all cast a magic spell. The Fort William, Raj Bhavan, Palladian villas and the Botanical Gardens, the busy streets of Shyambazar, bookshops, art galleries, coffee houses all preserve the heritage that the city has been carrying for centuries.
Calcutta is a city of unsolved contradictions, a city that leaves its stamp on one’s mind forever. Moreover, the city offers easy accommodation in different categories ranging from luxury and deluxe to budget hotels. Landmark hotel Kolkata and Paragon hotel Kolkata are popular choices for a comfortable and pleasant stay. The hotels in Kolkata are well equipped and provide the best of services.
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