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'''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা ''Kalkātā'',<!-- don't change to Kolkata or something, keep it as it is --> [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता ''Kolkātā''), formerly '''Calcutta''', is the capital and largest city of [[West Bengal]] and the cultural capital of [[India]]. Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the Bengali Renaissance, the "City of Joy" (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit to one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the "City of Joy".
==Districts==
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===Inner Kolkata===
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| region1name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]]
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| region1description=The oldest area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. North Kolkata was known as the "Black Town" during the British period as it was home to the native population.
| region2name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]
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| region2items=Barabazar, B. B. D. Bagh, Esplanade Row
| region2description=The colonial district is still the central administrative district of Kolkata and is considered one of the best remnants of British colonial architecture in the world. It is also the primary hub of public transport in the city.
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| region4name=[[Kolkata/Central|Central Kolkata]]
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| region4items=Bowbazar, Chowringhee, Entally, Mirza Ghalib Street, Park Street, Sudder Street, northern Park Circus
| region4description=The modern central business district of Kolkata with places like Chowringhee and Park Street.
| region5name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]]
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| region5items=Alipore, Ballygunge, Behala, Garden Reach, Dhakuria, Kidderpore, Jadavpur, Joka, Tollygunge, southern Park Circus, western Garia
| region5description=The posh and new part of the city with rapidly mushrooming localities. Features Alipore Zoo, the West Bengal film industry, one of the top universities in the state and several museums.
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===Name===
The name is derived from Kalikata, the name of one of the three villages in the area before the arrival of the British. There has been much debate regarding the origin of the name. Some say the name derives from ''kālīkṣetra'', meaning the "land of [the goddess] Kali". Another theory is that the place used to specialise in quicklime (''
The name was officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001 by the then-left Government of West Bengal. However, the name "Calcutta" still survives in the names of certain institutions.
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==Get in==
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===By plane===
[[File:External_view_of_Netaji_Subhas_Chandra_Bose_International_Airport.jpg|thumb|Exterior of Kolkata Airport]]
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[[File:Calcutta blue trams, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|A blue tram in Kolkata.]]
Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by the [https://wbtc.co.in/tram-service/ '''West Bengal Transport Corporation''']{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (WBTC) since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes six tram routes, as of 2023.
Trams are now Not operated in '''Kolkata.'''
===By train===
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==Do==
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Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move
Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Sector-V, Bidhannagar, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Kolkata also has many established theatre houses, which host events by international theatre groups frequently. Such events draw people from around the globe as it offers a unique opportunity to share culture and ideas.
Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [
===Events===
[[File:বি. ই. (পশ্চিম) ব্লক বিধান নগর দূর্গা পুজো ২০১৮.jpg|thumb|A Durga Puja idol at BE Block, Bidhannagar in 2018]]
'''[[Durga Puja]]''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place between September and October
The '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' ('''IPL''') is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. In addition to the IPL, India's national team also plays some of its international matches at Eden Gardens. While its size was surpassed by the new Narendra Modi stadium in [[Ahmedabad]] in 2020, Eden Gardens is widely regarded as the spiritual home of Indian cricket, similar to the role Lords plays in England, or the role the Melbourne Cricket Ground plays in Australia.
The '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Milan Mela''' at [[East Kolkata]] was used to be the venue of the Kolkata Book Fair till 2022, when the fair took place at Central Park. The similarly-named but smaller '''Kolkata District Book Fair''' takes place at Netaji Indoor Stadium in May.
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===Mobile phones===
Mobile '''phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.'''
'''All mobile numbers are 10 digits long and begin with a "9", "8", "7" or "6". Do not dial the''' city prefix for mobile numbers. If you don't get through
===Cybercafes===
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=== Consulates ===
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