Explore victoria memorial, howrah bridge, vibrant street food, iconic trams, durga puja festivals and more with local tips. Upstream from kolkata (calcutta) on the hooghly river (a branch of the ganges) you'll reach old european trading towns and three former bengali capitals at murshidabad, gaur and pandua. Discover the best attractions in kolkata (calcutta) including belur math, victoria memorial, and botanical gardens.
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