About Kolkata(Calcutta)

It is the hub of the east and one of the major business centres of the country. Calcutta (now, Kolkata) is the oldest and the largest city in India. The city has lived through over 300 years of cultural, political and social turmoil. Calcutta (Kolkata) is a veritable treasure trove of literature, fine arts and culture. The current name was a translation from "Kali Ghat", which means the ‘land of the Goddess Kali’.

Calcutta (Kolkata) is internationally connected by air directly to London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore among other cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad and other important cities are also linked to the city. The city is linked by rail to all major cities and many remote areas too.

The Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata is one of the best business hotels in Kolkata. This hotel welcomes guests in style with an extravagant 11,000 square foot Atrium Lobby featuring dramatic lighting and a unique vertical garden. All services in the hotel cater to the needs of the luxury business traveler.



Quick Facts

Average temperature in Kolkata(Calcutta) in Celsius.

Nov - Feb:13°C - 28°C
Mar - May:21°C - 36°C
Jun - Oct:28°C - 34°C
Best visit is between Oct and Mar


Area: 185 sq kms
Population: 4.45 mn
Language: Bengali, Hindi, English


 Taj Hotels in Kolkata(Calcutta)

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Best Buys

There is nothing you cannot buy here. Kolkata is famous for Kantha embroidery, terracotta items, fine saris, 'Kalighat' paintings, genuine antiques, lovingly restored antique furniture and original works of art.