Location
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Prime Attraction :
Eden Gardens - Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary -
Diamond Harbour |
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Kolkata, the largest metropolis
in India and the Raj's first capital, is the
commercial capital of the east, with major
industrial plants, textile mills and corporate
houses. Administrative offices, posh hotels,
busy bazaars highlight the city.
Kolkata, an ancient city,
almost 300 years of age has adopted to the
modern trends and techniques of the world
but has not shed the leisurely life-style
and the calm which it has accumulated since
ages.
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It has the country's first metro railway and
also retains some of the building which are more
than 100 year old. It is a city of enduring charm. |
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Kolkata has developed from a
fishermens' village to become one of the largest
cities in the world. Being the capital of the British
till 1912, the architecture here is a medley of
occidental and oriental styles. Today the city symbolises
creativity and vibrance with all the modern amenities
available. |
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It is a city with strong cultural, literary and
religious flavours and home to many Indian leaders.
Activities in the field of fine-arts, music, dance,
theatre and writing make the city a happening place. |
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Prime
Attractions
Eden Gardens |
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One of the most picturesque Cricket Stadium in
the world, the Eden Gardens used to be a lush green
area covered by trees and gardens. It is named after
Lord Auckland's sister. |
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The
place still holds the charm to attract people, who
come here for a stroll and relax. The area also
has a tiny Burmese pagoda set in a small lake.
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Sunderban
Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Spread
over an area of almost 10,000 sq km which is now
shared between Bangladesh and India, the Sunderbans
are home to many exquisite animals and birds. It
is designated as a World Heritage Site, consisting
of large flora population and is a part of 'project
tiger', has one of the largest tiger population
than any of the Indian parks. |
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Towards
the south of Kolkata, river Ganga and Hooghly divide
itself into many distibutaries and they form the
famous Gangetic deltas. They provide an ideal atmosphere
and environment for the Sundari trees to grow. Apart
from these trees, inpenetrable Goran trees between
1.8 mt and 3.6 mt high covers almost the entire
region.
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This
land is inhabited by royal Bengal tigers. The wildlife
of Sunderbans harbour jungle cats, fishing cats,
axis deer, wild boar, rhesus monkeys, mangoose and
the largest estuarine crocodiles in the world. |
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Diamond
Harbour |
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51 km
from the city, lies the old port of Kolkata, here
Hooghly turns south to merge into the sea. Launches
run fron here to Sagar island for the famous Ganga-Sagar
fair. |
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