As a city Kolkata is a class apart. Kolkata City Bus service is very good and its suburban network is extensive and extends into the distant suburbs.
Kolkata has large network of Bus, connecting every corner of city. Double Decker bus are even more popular in Kolkata. Kolkata is the Asia's first city running Metro railways.
There are many places to visit in Kolkata by bus. It has own specialty and identity. A city is all about its inhabitants and it is they who make Kolkata so special. As a tourist Kolkata is a passion. Be it a cricket match, a film festival, a poetry reading session or a theater performance; Kolkata wears its heart on its sleeves, though many a times quite clumsily.
Kolkata today boasts of international standard shopping malls, multiplexes, pubs and various fine restaurants.
Victoria Memorial
This imposing marble edifice is laid out in a sprawling lawn, at Maidan, Kolkata. It was built in 1921 by Sir William Emerson in Indo-Saracenic style to commemorate Queen’s 25 years of rule. Today this heritage site is house to achievements in art and a fine collection of images and statues of British India memorabilia . There are a group of statues on the north porch of the building signifying Motherhood, Prudence and Learning. It is tranquility that is striking, at a place amidst a roaring Kolkata crowd.
KaliGhat Temple
A famous temple Kalighat Kali Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali is situated in Kalighat. This is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The right toe of Dakshayani is said to have fallen here. The Shakti here is known as Kalika, while the Bhairava is Nakulesh. It is a very famous place and a pilgrimage for Shakta followers within the Hindu religion.
Come to Kolkata and explore more new places like :-
Belur Math
Birla Planetarium
Marble Palace
Nicco park
Howrah Bridge
Alipore Zoo, etc
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