Once known as Calcutta, the showpiece capital of the British Raj, this was the greatest colonial city of the orient. Today Kolkata is one of India’s four proud urban centres, a city of charm, variety and interest. Its true there is great poverty in this city (famously helped by mother Theresa’s) but there is also highbrow Bengali culture as witnesses in the city’s galleries, cinema and festivals. And of course, there are the venerable institutions of the Raj: horseracing, polo, cricket and gentlemen's clubs.
Calcutta Holidays and how to get there
Our best fare from Heathrow to CALCUTTA
is from £211 + £75 tax(Total £286). Valid from 05/01/2009 until 31/01/2009.
Note: Availability on these special fares is limited and when they're gone, they're gone! All taxes are approximate
Call us now on 0870·416·0250 to book or find other bargain holidays to Calcutta!
The hotel is centrally located within easy reach to the shopping district. The airport is 24 kilometres away and the railway station 3 kilometres away.
Once known as Calcutta, the showpiece capital of the British Raj, this was the greatest colonial city of the orient. Today Kolkata is one of India’s four proud urban centres, a city of charm, variety and interest. Its true there is great poverty in this city (famously helped by mother Theresa’s) but there is also highbrow Bengali culture as witnesses in the city’s galleries, cinema and festivals. And of course, there are the venerable institutions of the Raj: horseracing, polo, cricket and gentlemen's clubs.
