11–15 Dec 2023
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Asia/Kolkata timezone

About Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port as well as its sole major riverine port.

Kolkata Sightseeing

The heritage buildings, colonial walls and historical artefacts prevalent during the British rule. The city also exhibits typical Bengali culture that is especially favoured by those who love food, music, fine arts and literature. A short list containing some of the exquisite places in Kolkata might include

Indian Museum

Indian museum

Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial       

Marble Palace

Jorasanko

Town Hall 

Howrah Bridge 

St. Paul’s Cathedral Church

Princep Ghat

Saheed Minar