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Often known as “the city of joy,” West Bengal is rich in culture, heritage, and natural bounty. As the former capital of the British East India Company, the state has retained some very intriguing architecture, including a gorgeous memorial of Queen Victoria.
Kolkata is regarded as the intellectual and cultural capital of India, with dozens of venues showcasing Bengali dance, poetry, art, music, film and theatre. Kolkata retains a feast of dramatic colonial architecture and is also a fabulous place to sample the mild, fruity tang of Bengali cuisine.
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