Kolkata

Kolkata is the most important city in eastern India – a historic metropolis and capital of the British Raj.

Still one of the forward-thinking intellectual centres of India, the city has long been noted for its wonderful architectural landmarks – many of which date from the colonial period. Kolkata is also known as the ‘soul of India’ and as one of the most populous urban areas on earth is an intensely human city. Visit St John’s Church with its memorial to the city’s founder Job Charnock, the Writers Building – now a seat of government – and the grand General Post Office. Explore the imposing white marble Victoria Memorial, built in 1921 and today a treasure trove of Raj relics, wander the excellent Indian Museum and visit the lively Kali Temple at Kalighat close to the colourful daily flower market. Pettitts Travel specialises in providing quality, tailor-made holidays and tours to India.

Holiday Ideas for Kolkata

Monk at Buddhist Temple in Sikkim, India

17 DAYS

Return to Darjeeling and Sikkim

from £4435
per person

17 DAYS

A River Cruise on the Lower Ganges - Kolkata to Farakka

from £3745 - £5200
per person

Watermelon transport boat in Old River Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh

16 DAYS

An Exploratory River Cruise between Dhaka and Kolkata

from £6650 - £6950
per person

13 DAYS

Kolkata and the Historic Trading Centres of Colonial East India

from £3195
per person

18 DAYS

The National Parks of North East India

from £5250
per person

15 DAYS

Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Explorer

from £5400 - £5800
per person

14 DAYS

Classic Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

from £4890
per person

Local tribesmen at Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, India

15 DAYS

Nagaland and the Hornbill Festival

from £3785
per person

20 DAYS

Eastern India and the Tribes of Orissa

from £4950 - £5850
per person

Radhashyam Mandir Hindu Temple, Bishnupur, India

15 DAYS

West Bengal Tour – A Road Less Travelled

from £4300 - £4700
per person

Nohkailkai Falls in Cherrapunjee, Shillong, India

12 DAYS

Shillong and Cherrapunjee Tour – Abode of the Clouds

from £3950 - £4800
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