Region : East India Tags: Traditional India ‚ City Tour  Kolkata
is the cultural capital of India and the commercial capital of
Eastern India. It is located in eastern India on the east bank
of the Hooghly River. Kolkata served as the capital of India
during the British Raj until 1912. Since the year 2001, economic
rejuvenation has spurred on the city's growth with extensive
urbanization, commercialization and job creation. Kolkata city
is ranked as Gamma World City. Kolkata has long been known for
its literary, artistic and revolutionary heritage. As the former
capital of India, Kolkata was the birthplace of modern Indian
literary and artistic thought. Kolkatans tend to have a special
appreciation for art and literature; its tradition of welcoming
new talent has made it a City of Furious Creative Energy.