Kolkata retains much of the splendour of yesteryears, with a presence that is at once regal, imposing and memorable, a city worthy of admiration and love. Welcome to Job Charnock's 'chance-directed, chance-erected city, Lapierre's City of Joy'. Kolkata was born in August 1690, following the midday halt of Job Charnock, Chief of the British East India Company, on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, overlooking the bustling village of Sutanati.Over the next 250 years, Kolkata grew into the leading city, east of Suez, and the second city of the British Empire.
How to reach
Air: Airport (Dum Dum airport) serves domestic as well as the International needs of this region. This airport is not only connected to the major cities of India but is also the transit point for the South East Asian nations and Australia. All the major Airlines fly to this city.
Rail: The two railway stations of Howrah and Sealdah serve all the needs of the city. Within the city there is a good network of trams, which is probably the oldest in India.
Road: Has regular bus service from various places within the state as well as there are services to places in Bihar, Orissa and Assam. The bus services are run by the state transport as well as private operators.
Rail: The two railway stations of Howrah and Sealdah serve all the needs of the city. Within the city there is a good network of trams, which is probably the oldest in India.
Road: Has regular bus service from various places within the state as well as there are services to places in Bihar, Orissa and Assam. The bus services are run by the state transport as well as private operators.
Weather
Kolkata has a tropic wet and dry climate. Summers (March-May) are hot seasons with maximum temperature crossing 40°C and minimum above 30°C. Winters during December to February have a cool climate with temperature dipping down to 9°C to 11°C. May is the hottest month and January is the coldest month. Monsoons during June to September provide a major portion of annual rainfall and heavy showers are occurring during this season.
Best Seasons
Best time to visit here is between October to March.
