{"id":2738,"date":"2022-08-04T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T16:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelsimplygo.com\/?p=2738"},"modified":"2022-08-04T16:28:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T16:28:49","slug":"kolkata-travel-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelsimplygo.com\/kolkata-travel-places\/","title":{"rendered":"KOLKATA TRAVEL PLACES\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
KOLKATA TRAVEL PLACES<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you wish to feel the real essence of India, you\u2019ve got to visit the `City of Joy\u2019 Kolkata\u00a0 (previously Calcutta). It is aptly known as the `City of Joy for the sheer exuberance one experiences on being here. A co-existence of diverse cultures and communities, heritage buildings, ancient temples, food and shopping (traditional items, like sari and\u00a0 jewelry are a speciality) is what makes it so vibrant. The place is the perfect amalgamation of traditional and modern. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A top tourist site of Kolkata without doubt is the Victoria Memorial. The impressive, century old structure, reminds of the British era when Calcutta was the capital of India. There are beautiful, surrounding lawns, where visitors can spend time in. Or take a tour of the insides which is ticketed. A fascinating buggy (horse drawn carriage) just outside can also be enjoyed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Situated close by in central Kolkata is the Indian Museum, which is the oldest museum in the country. You\u2019ll find an interesting collection of armors, antiques, ornaments, paintings and fossils here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another famous landmark associated with the capital of West Bengal is the Howrah bridge, set over the river Hooghly. Admire it from afar, or take a leisurely boat ride on the river flowing below, or pass through the bridge!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhich are the Kolkata travel places\u00a0 worth seeing is what this blog is about :<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n