Pictures of Kolkata

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The former capital of the British Raj is a friendly city blessed with architectural diversity, festivals and an eclectic cuisine.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Visit the largest urban park in Kolkata where you can take part in outdoor activities, relax with a picnic, watch horse racing or learn about the stars.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Explore a vast natural expanse where a popular type of Indian tea was cultivated. It is also home to one of the world’s widest trees.

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.