Holidays To Kolkata

An intricately woven, multi-hued tapestry makes up the city of Kolkata, India’s second largest city and the former capital of British India in its days as Calcutta. Today, Kolkata remains the capital of West Bengal and a hub of art and culture in India. Ancient and modern worlds collide to create a city that is both contrasting and captivating. Holidays in Kolkata introduce you to a heady world of grand architecture, eminent museums and contemporary art galleries.

Nicknamed the City of Joy, Kolkata knows how to enjoy a celebration, whether it’s one of the annual festivities or a lively debate on literature, politics, religion or cinema. India’s cultural capital, Kolkata has prominent local traditions in film, art, theatre and literature. Explore the city’s best museums, libraries and galleries during your Kolkata holiday.

Kolkata epitomises India’s striking world of contrasts

Kolkata’s spread of colonial-era monuments stand as a nod to its past – join a Kolkata tour to discover the city’s most iconic architecture. The Victoria Memorial, built in memory of Queen Victoria, fuses British and Indian design across its white-marble facades and colonnades. Ornate and imposing, the St. Paul’s Cathedral was the first Episcopal Church of the eastern world.

Kolkata’s Old City is an entirely different world. Starkly contrasting the colonial grandeur, a haphazard sprawl of buildings, urban dwellings and street markets reveal Kolkata’s other side. Here, you’ll find real life as it is lived by the locals. Settle down at a roadside stall with a steaming cup of spicy chai and watch the chaotic street activities unfold all around you.

Like much of India, Kolkata is a place that has to be visited to be truly understood. Whether you want to relax aboard a boutique cruise along the Ganges or embark on a culinary adventure through India’s most vibrant cities, we’ll craft you a unique exploration of this mesmerising and mysterious world.