Kolkata (Calcutta)

Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India

Things to see

Victoria Memorial
Nehru Museum Zoological Garden
National Gallery of Modern Art
Indian Coffee House
Dakshineswar Temple
Kalighat Temple
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Botanical garden

Climate

Kolkata is a tropical city. In summer (May and June), the temperature varies between 27 degree Celsius and 40 degree Celsius and in winter, it goes down to 9 degree Celsius and 20 degree Celsius. The city enjoys seasonal rainfall in the month of July and August. The city is rocked by thunderstorms in early summer which is known popularly as Kal baisakhi

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