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Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Eastern IndiaIndia

Kolkata

The city of joy, cinema and heritage

CitiesHeritageCultureFoodIndiaWest Bengal

Introduction

About Kolkata

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is a city of grand colonial architecture, literary and cinematic heritage, vibrant food culture and warm hospitality. From Nandan's cultural screenings to the Biswa Bangla Mela grounds and city marathons, Kolkata is where much of Scape Traveller's storytelling begins.

Things to do

  • Explore heritage buildings and cultural landmarks
  • Visit Nandan for cinema and cultural events
  • Walk the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan exhibitions
  • Join city marathons and sporting events
  • Try iconic Bengali street food

Places to see

  • Nandan — Bengal's cultural cinema hub
  • Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan
  • Salt Lake Stadium area
  • City markets and food streets

Food

  • Bengali cuisine
  • Street food classics
  • Tea and sweets

Travel tips

  • Plan around events — the city's calendar is full of fairs and festivals
  • Use the metro for fast city travel

Gallery

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Gallery images are placeholders until Scape Traveller photography is published.