Kolkata, the land of Tagore and Mother Teresa has been gifted with many descriptions in the history. From recounting the city as the‘City of Joy’to the ‘Jewel in The Crown of the British Raj’.
Kolkata has developed as the cultural center of India and is considered as a principal commercial center of East India
Kolkata with its extensive road network connects to regional roads, State Highways, countrywide roads. The arterial road network is supportive in handling heavy traffic in the metropolitan area of Kolkata, as most of the arterial roads are undivided 4 lane roads.
Taxis in Kolkata are perfect for traveling to places of interest, sightseeing, airport hauling and more. Yellow colored taxis are famous for their look and services. You can hire then to travel in comfort to the important places in the city.
Hand-pulled rickshaws are popular mode of traveling and transportation in Kolkata. Unlike other parts of the country where you can find cycle rickshaws, in Kolkata you will come across rickshaws pulled by men. These hand pulled rickshaws are not allowed to ply over main roads of Kolkata.
The bus transit system is the most important mode of mass transportation in the city. There are several bus service providers, both in public and private sectors. The Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) and North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) are public bus service providers.
Kolkata Metro rail is the first urban mass transit system in India. The project was conceived in 1969 and came into existence in February, 1979. The first Metro train came into operation on 24th October, 1984 and ran between Esplanade and Bhowanipur spanning a stretch of 3.4 kms .
Tram in Kolkata was introduced almost 125 years ago. During those days it was driven by horses. Slowly it underwent change and was powered by steam locomotives followed by electricity. Kolkata tram services is one of its kind in India.
The city has a robust railway network. It is well-connected to the rest of India by extensive railway network. It is a headquarter of two divisions of the Indian railways - the South Eastern Railway and the Eastern Railway.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (IATA: CCU, ICAO: VECC) is an international airport located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, serving the Kolkata Metropolitan Area and is the aviation hub for eastern and northeastern India. It is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city centre
