Private Jet and Air Charter in Kolkata, India

Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal in eastern India on the Hooghly River near the Bay of Bengal. Kolkata is sometimes still known in the Western world by its former name of Calcutta. Kolkata was once the capital of British India before it was moved to Delhi in 1912. One of the top metropolitan cities in India, Kolkata is the major financial, commercial, industrial center of eastern India. In addition to being a major riverport in eastern India, Kolkata is home to India's second biggest stock exchange, the Calcutta Stock Exchange. Kolkata's rapidly transforming economy is supported by a number of industries including information technology, real estates, electronics, apparel, plastic products, jute, chemicals, cosmetics, glass, rubber, media and advertising. Several large companies headquartered in Kolkata include Bata India, ITC Limited, Coal India Limited, Birla Corporation, Bengal Peerless, National Insurance Company, Orient Fans, Exide, Berger Paints and Tata Tea. Kolkata is considered one of the main educational centers in India, being home to the universities of Calcutta, Jadavpur, and Rabindra Bharati.

Due to the rich culture and history with unique blend of conventional and modern lifestyle, Kolkata has long been a popular travel destination in India. Kolkata is often referred to as the "Cultural Capital of India", the "City of Joy", the "City of Palaces" or the "City of Processions". As the cultural capital of the north eastern India, Kolkata possesses a large number of cultural attractions, historic sights, vibrant arts scene and various cultural events and festivals. Popular tourist attractions in Kolkata include the Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Botanical Garden, St. Paul's Cathedral, Marble Palace and Tagore House. There are also the Gorumara National Park and the Sundarbans National Park that are worth visiting. Kolkata's rich architectural heritage, cultural diversity and vibrant atmosphere, make it an enjoyable destination for both domestic and international business travelers as well as sightseeing tourists. Being a metropolitan city, Kolkata has a well developed system of transportation that provides its tourists easy access to the city or other destinations around India. Kolkata has its own international airport, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).