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Kolkata, the former British colonial foothold on the marshy Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas, is a vast city of 14 million. This proud, packed and polluted mass, with its crumbling gems of Victorian architecture, is called the capital of India's intellectuals. See it from a Morris Oxford or cut down on pollution and hop on a rickshaw. Experience the chaos and clamour of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument, or join the hordes at Dakshineshwar... more » Kolkata, the former British colonial foothold on the marshy Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas, is a vast city of 14 million. This proud, packed and polluted mass, with its crumbling gems of Victorian architecture, is called the capital of India's intellectuals. See it from a Morris Oxford or cut down on pollution and hop on a rickshaw. Experience the chaos and clamour of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument, or join the hordes at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. « less

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Hotel Hindusthan International

4 of 5 stars
Kolkata
26 Nov 2009

I liked the hotel in every way. I stayed there for 3 days n 2 nights on the occasion of wedding reception of my friend. more

Peerless Inn

26 Nov 2009

It's great....perfect for a peaceful stay.service is excellent. Guests are treated good. Overall its perfect. more

Taj Bengal Kolkata

5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, Minnesota
25 Nov 2009

I stayed here over a weekend, on a leisure trip. I scored an upgrade to the Club floor. The staff was exceedingly friendly, taking care of my every need. The room was spacious and clean; the bed quite...more

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