Calcutta Hotels - India

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2 align="center">Calcutta Hotels</h2> <p>Find a hotel in Calcutta, India. Get the best discounts on <a href="http://www.hotels-travelnow.com/asia/india/">Calcutta hotels</a> - up to 70% off the regular rate. Make reservations online. India travel information.</p> <p>Calcutta's crumbling weatherbeaten buildings and anarchic streets can create an intimidating first impression. Given a little time and patience, however, the huge metropolis starts to resolve itself into a fascinating conglomerate of styles and influences with a variety of impressive skylines to match.</p> <p>The River Hooghly , which was until recently only spanned by the remarkable cantilever Howrah Bridge, is not all that prominent in the life of the city. Instead its heart is the green expanse of the Maidan , which attracts Calcuttans from all walks of life for recreation, sports, exhibitions and political rallies. At its southern end stands the white-marble Victoria Memorial , and close by rise the tall gothic spires of St Paul's Cathedral . Next to the busy New Market area alongside looms the all-embracing Indian Museum . Further north, the district centred on BBD Bagh is filled with reminders of the heyday of the East India Company, dominated by the bulk of the Writers' Building with St Andrew's Kirk nearby; a bit further out, the Armenian Church stands on the edge of the frenetic, labyrinthine markets of Barabazaar , while the renowned and influential temple of Kalighat is away to the south, in one of the city's more congested areas. Tangra , or Chinatown, is located 3km east of the Maidan. Calcutta's two main stations, Howrah and Sealdah , are 4km apart, both north of the Maidan and on opposite sides of the Hooghly River.</p> <p><b>Victoria Memorial</b><br> A monument to the British Empire in Calcutta that is a dizzying blend of Moghul and Italian architecture.<br> <br> <b>Cricket at Eden Gardens</b><br> Enjoy the chaos and spectacle of a match at Calcutta's famous cricket ground.<br> <br> <b>Indian Museum</b><br> India's oldest and largest museum features, among its vast range of exhibits, a fabulous collection of stone and metal sculpture, with some pieces dating from 300 BC. One of Calcutta's must-sees.<br> <br> <b>Dinner at <i>Amber</i></b><br> Sumptuous and atmospheric, the legendary <i>Amber</i> serves the best Mughlai and tandoori dishes in town. An essential part of the Calcutta experience.<br> <br> <b>Durga Puga</b><br> The two-week Durga Puja (Sept/Oct) is Calcutta's most extravagant and exuberant festival, climaxing with the immersion of straw and papier-mâché images in the river.<br> <br> <b>Howrah Bridge</b><br> Howrah Bridge is the world's largest and busiest cantilever bridge. Join the thousands of pedestrians who slug across it each day for a memorable, if tiring, experience.<br> <br> <b>Botanical Gardens</b><br> Retreat from the chaos of Calcutta's streets into the tranquillity of the Botanical Gardens. Highlights include the world's largest banyan tree (24.5m high and over 240 years old) and a luxuriant Palm House.<br> <br> <b>Calcutta Zoo</b><br> Calcutta's eternally popular zoo is home to some real curiosities, including a Tigon, a cross between a tiger and lion. Opposite, the opulent Taj Bengal hotel makes a great stop for afternoon tea.<br> <br> <b>Armenian Ghat</b><br> In the shadow of the Howrah Bridge, the Armenian Ghat is the site of a great display of early-morning activity, as traditional gymnasts and wrestlers practice their art.<br> </p> </body>