Kolkata, India, India

Kolkata, India, India

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Kolkata, India India

Certainly! Here’s a translation of your text into clear, contemporary American English (USA): --- Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal and the second largest city in India after Mumbai. Here, extreme poverty exists side by side with crumbling architectural gems from the British Raj era, sprawling gardens, and historic colleges. Long recognized as India’s cultural capital, Kolkata continues to produce generations of poets, writers, filmmakers, and Nobel Prize winners. The city stretches along the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, a branch of the Ganges, which separates it from Howrah on the western bank. For travelers, the most important parts of Kolkata are south of the Howrah Bridge, especially around BBD Bagh and Chowringhee. Kolkata is a massive city with plenty to see, but some of the main attractions include Eden Gardens, Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Nakhoda Mosque (the largest mosque in Kolkata), Shobhabajar Rajbari, Parashnath Jain Temple, and the Birla Temple, which is the largest temple in the city and definitely worth a visit. If Bangalore is considered the Seattle of India, then Kolkata is the subcontinent’s London. It’s a city that’s right in your face—both shocking and charming to the unsuspecting visitor. If your trip only allows you to visit one or two of India’s major cities, you should definitely consider adding Kolkata to your itinerary. Whether you love it or hate it, you definitely won’t forget the city on the Hooghly River.
Recommended airport
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl (CCU)