A Heritage tour of Kolkata India,A city of joy.

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FORT WILLIAM

Fort William in Calcutta (Kolkatta)was established by Brtishers in the year 1696.It was named after King William III of England .The basic purpose of setting up Fort William in Calcutta was to prevent attacks from Muslim invaders.prestenly it is a den for our army and the Arsenal inside it is worth watching,


VICTORIA MEMORIAL

This monument was built between 1906 and 1921 It resembles Taj Mahal at Agra, in memory of Queen Victoria.It has a huge picture gallary inside .It has a weather indicater on the dome .it is a white monument beatifully situated amonst the maidans of kolkata with ponds and natural beauty of plant kingdom ,its the most visited place in Kolkatta .The maidand are called lungs of kolkata.


BOTANICAL GARDEN

The huge extent of Botanical Gardens situated on the western bank of the Hoogly River(Ganga) is a famous attraction in Kolkata for tourist. Main attraction of the garden is the 200+ year-old Banyan tree that is claimed to have the second largest canopy in the world.It is difficult to find its main root stem .people love to go for picnics in winter


NICCO PARK


Nicco Park is at Salt Lake. It is based on the theme of famous Warner Bros. Disneyland. Apart from the varieties of unusual games and rides, the place has a truly world standard water park.which is loved by children and elders as well .


MP BIRLA PLANETARIUM

MP Birla Planetarium is one of the largest in the world. It is regarded as 21st century's marvel of science,It is a planetary wonder .we get know about our galaxy .


THE INDIAN MEAUSEM

The Indian Museum in calcutta has a distinct place in Indian monuments .Being India’s largest (and oldest) museum and the world’s ninth-oldest regular museum ,it hold many age old arifacts which are rare to be seen .


RABINDRA SETU OR HOWRAH BRIDGE

Eight lane cantilevered bridge having steel structure is one of the engineering marvel and a landmark of Kolkata . The bridge was inaugurated in 1943 and today it is one of the world’s busiest bridges.

VIDHAYA SAGAR SETU

Second Hooghly Bridge OR "vIDHAYA SAGAR SETU"is another engineering marvel in Kolkata, It joins the city of Kolkata to Howrah. Pylons of that longest cable-stayed bridge in the country is the highest structure in the city,.only vehicles are allowed on this bridge ,It is also called "A CABLE BRIDGE "it is connected to a vast net work of fly overs.

Kolkata ,the city of joy

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