DESTINATION
KOLKATA
KOLKATA
Experience a city alive with heritage, colour, and chaos, where colonial architecture meets ancient temples, and every street tells a story. Dive into Kolkata’s soul through its soulful cuisine, bustling bazaars, sacred riverbanks, and thriving arts scene. Join us and discover all that this cultural capital of India has to offer.
TRIVIA
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Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) served as the capital of British India from 1772 to 1911, before it was moved to Delhi.
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Kolkata is home to many “firsts” in India — the first metro railway (1984), first university (Calcutta University, 1857), and first Indian newspaper (Bengal Gazette, 1780).
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The Mullick Ghat Flower Market, near Howrah Bridge, is one of Asia’s biggest — with over 2,000 vendors and millions of blooms sold daily.
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In the district of Kumartuli, more than 400 workshops craft thousands of clay idols for religious festivals and export them to over 90 countries.
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Kolkata is the only Indian city where heritage trams still operate, originally introduced in 1902.
KNOWN FOR
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The Victoria Memorial: Completed in 1921, this majestic marble monument dedicated to Queen Victoria covers 64 acres and houses a museum with over 25,000 artifacts.
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Street Food Heaven: From kathi rolls and puchkas to mughlai parathas, Kolkata’s street food is legendary — blending Bengali, Mughlai, Chinese, and colonial influences.
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Intellectual Hub: With institutions like Presidency College, Jadavpur University, and the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata has long been a center of education, literature, and progressive thought.
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Home of the Durga Puja: Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebration is a UNESCO-recognized cultural event, attracting millions of visitors each year.
CLIMATE
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Kolkata has a tropical wet-and-dry climate with three main seasons:
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Summer (March to June):
Hot and humid, with average temperatures between 30°C and 40°C (86°F and 104°F) in the daytime and between 25°C and 30°C (77°F and 86°F) at night
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Monsoon (June to September):
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are common with an average rainfall: of approximately~1,600mm (63 inches) annually. Average temperatures between 28°C and 34°C (82°F and 93°F).
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Winter (December to February):
Pleasant and cooler, with low humidity with average temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F) in the daytime and 12°C and 18°C (54°F and 64°F) at night.
UPCOMING CLASSIC CAR TOURS IN KOLKATA
MYSTIC KINGDOMS
£49,950 PER CREW*
28TH AUGUST - 2ND OCTOBER 2026
This one-of-a-kind, thirty-six-day, touring challenge will see our classic car crews journeying over 5,500 km through Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Tibet. Mystic Kingdoms will test our physical and mental endurance as we face extreme temperatures ranging from -22°C to 43°C and altitudes up to 5600m. However, the experience will be worth it, as we will witness stunning landscapes, rare wildlife, and culturally significant sites on our journey between across the Himalayas.
