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Calcutta
is the most complex of all the Indian cities and first
impressions can be misleading. One has to live in Calcutta
to understand and enjoy it. The number of flights to
and from Calcutta to other major destinations and the
eastern / north eastern region have also increased.
Through Calcutta remains an excellent mirror of the
Raj architecture, there have been quite a few modern
buildings also. The ideal season for visiting Calcutta
is from October to March. The mild winter is extremely
pleasant and these months see the sporting & cultural
activities at their very best and great abundance. Important
places for sight seeing include
Raj Bhavan now the residence
of the Governor. Town
Hall funded by the famous 'Calcutta
Lottery' carries on the palladian tradition of the government
houses. High Court built around 1872 was designed
by Walter Granville. B.B.D
Bagh named after three young freedom
fighters- Benoy, Badal, & Dinesh, is a square built
around the old Lal Dighi
tank. Howrah Bridge the third largest
bridge in the world.
Eden
gardens is a maiden which has witnessed
many a famous cricket battles. Victoria
Memorial is the most imposing &
monumental 'dream in marble'. On the other side of the
memorial are the Birla
Planetarium,
the magnificent St.
Paul's Cathedral,
& Academy of Fine
Arts.
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