Kochi to Kolkata Flights

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Explore culture capital of India

Kolkata is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Kolkata is famous for its culture, people, food, music, literature and the movies. Hence Kolkata is also known as 'The City of Joy' or the 'Cultural capital of India'. Kolkata is a most populous city in India after Delhi and Mumbai. You will find photographers and videographers while walking on the road to capture the colour of the place. The nightlife of Kolkata is filled with young people in restaurants, pubs and discotheques.

• Victoria Memorial:

Victoria Memorial is the large building which built in the year between 1906 and 1921 near Jawaharlal Nehru road. In design, Victoria memorial resembles Taj Mahal which is built of white Makrana marble with a dome, four subsidiaries, octagonal-domed chattris, high portals, terrace and domed corner towers.

• Fort William:

Fort William is built in the year of Bengal Presidency of British India which covers an area of 70.9 hectares. It is constructed with bricks and mortar in the octagon shape.

• Birla Planetarium:

Birla Planetarium is also known as taramandal which is inaugurated on 2^nd July 1963. Are you an astronomy lover? Do you have interest in science and the motion of planets? If yes Birla planetarium is must place to visit for you. Visit and explore the amazing shows which are organized in the Birla planetarium.

• Belur Math:

Belur Math is one of the prime tourist spots near Kolkata which is founded by Swami Vivekananda. Annual birthdays of Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Sarada Devi and other monastic disciples are celebrated here. Many spiritual and cultural activities are conducted here.

Culture and Heritage of Kolkata

Kolkata also known as the cultural capital is familiar for its literary, artistic and revolutionary heritage. Kolkata is also called as “city of furious creative energy" as it follows its tradition of welcoming new talent. Auto rickshaw, share taxis are considered for main transport to travel in the city. If you planned a trip to Kolkata it is important to know about Culture and heritage of Kolkata.

Festivals celebrated in Kolkata:

Kolkata celebrates many religious and cultural festivals throughout the year.

• Durga Puja: Durga Puja is most important festival celebrated in Kolkata which resembles the victory of good over evil. Travellers will flock during the season in Kolkata. So, check the Kochi to Kolkata flight schedule and plan accordingly during this season.
• Kali Puja & Diwali: Diwali is also called as festivals of lights. During Diwali goddess, Kali is worshipped at night.
• Saraswati Puja: Saraswati Puja is celebrated for honouring the goddess of learning and arts
• Holi (Dolyatra): Celebrated as the colour of love which involves throwing powdered colour on others.
• Christmas: Christmas is celebrated by beautifully decorating the area with fairy lights and Christmas trees.

Languages Spoken in Kolkata:

The official language spoken in Kolkata are Bengali and English. Hindi is also spoken by major people in the city.

Transportation in Kolkata

Kolkata is well connected to other parts of India through national highway and railway network of the Indian railways. The city has both government-run business which is maintained by CSTC (Calcutta State Transport Corporation), CTC (Calcutta Tramways Company), WBSTC (West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation) etc. and private buses.

Travellers can also take a taxi to travel around Kolkata. Taxi in Kolkata has yellow livery and a glowing light on top. One can get taxi with the minimum fare of Rs.25 for first 2 km. Autorickshaw is considered to be the main mode of transport to travel in the shorter distance which can be paid as per the distance travelled.

Kolkata airport

It is called as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport which is located at 17 km from the city. Kolkata airport covers an area of 2,460 acres with the capacity of handling 15.8 million passengers. It is awarded as Best Improved Airport in the Asia-Pacific region by Airport Council International. It has services for both international flights and domestic flights operated by numerous airlines.

Behala airport is the second Kolkata airport which is located at Behala. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, India and Airports Authority of India (AAI) have plans to expand the Behala airport to reduce the pressure in Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose international airport.

All set to hit the clouds from Kochi

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