Job charnock, who is considered to be the founder of Kolkata could hardly have imagined that this city would turn into today's mega polis of over 10 million people. About 3 centuries ago when Kolkata was founded, the river was a major factor in trade and commerce settlements founded by the British, the French, the Dutch, and the Portuguese.

Kolkata rose to the eminence of being called "The Second City of the British Empire. Kolkata is the most complex of all the Indian cities and first impressions can be misleading. One has to live in Kolkata to understand and enjoy it. The number of flights to and from Kolkata to other major destinations and the eastern / north eastern region have also increased. Through Kolkata remains an excellent mirror of the Raj architecture, there have been quite a few modern buildings also. The ideal season for visiting Kolkata is from October to March. The mild winter is extremely pleasant and these months see the sporting & cultural activities at their very best and great abundance. Important places for sight seeing include Raj Bhavan now the residence of the Governor. Town Hall funded by the famous 'Kolkata Lottery' carries on the palladian tradition of the government houses. High Court built around 1872 was designed by Walter Granville. B.B.D Bagh named after three young freedom fighters- Benoy, Badal, & Dinesh, is a square built around the old Lal Dighi tank. Howrah Bridge the third largest bridge in the world.

Eden gardens is a maiden which has witnessed many a famous cricket battles. Victoria Memorial is the most imposing & monumental 'dream in marble'. On the other side of the memorial are the Birla Planetarium, the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral, & Academy of Fine Arts.