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Located on the banks of the exquisite Hooghly River, the beautiful city of Kolkata boasts of an elegant culture, flamboyant history and prosperous future. Formerly known as Calcutta, this city is the capital of the state of West Bengal and the cradle of Indian Communist movements. The city is bequeathed with several honors such as 'Cultural Capital of India', 'the City of Processions' and 'City of Joy'. Behind the decorated doors of each house, IcityZoom Travel Guide incense hazes hover and the colorful flower markets wallop a tremendous senseous punch with a continuous sense of festivity.
The air is aromatic with the subtle smell of vermilion, camphor, the spiky odor of new clothes and strong smells of mustard oil from the kitchen. Delighted prattle of Bengali voices combine with the resonance of everyday rituals and offer you an immense sense of been in a crucuble of urban humanity. IcityZoom Travel Guide offers you attractions in Kolkata like Victoria Memorial, Marble Palace, Howrah Bridge, Kalighat kali Temple, Dakhineshwar Kali Temple and flower Market of Kolkata.
| Area | 185 sq km |
| Latitudinal parallel | 22.57 oN |
| Longitudinal meridian | 88.36 oE |
| Altitude | 9 m |
| Population | 4.573 million (Census 2011) |
| Average Temperature | 24.8 °C |
| Desirable Clothes | Woollen for winters and light cotton for summers |
| Rainfall | 32 cm |
| Monsoon | Southwest Monsoon |
| Season | June to September |
| Best time to visit | Oct - Mar |
| STD Code | 033 |
| Languages | Bengali, Hindi, English |
| Religions | Hindus, Muslims, Sikh,Christian, Jain, Parsis,Budhhists |
