Kolkata in your hands

Kolkata Explocity is a city resource packed with information and insight on Kolkata, even before you step foot into the city. Explocity Kolkata is a comprehensive guide to Kolkata for visitors, both business visitors and tourists on where you are going to Stay, Shop, Eat, Play and Heal.
Located on the bank of River Hooghly, Kolkata formerly Calcutta, served as the capital of India during British Raj until 1911. A centre of education, science culture and politics in yesteryears, Kolkata is a vibrant city with a distinct socio-political culture. The city is also recognized for its literary, artistic and revolutionary legacy with the likes of Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Satyajit Ray and Guru Dutt.
Kolkata is a city with much to See and do, and there are several aspects essential to a fabulous trip here. The best fixtures on the cityscape are Howrah Bridge which is suspended on pillars, Dakshineshwar Temple, Shibpur Botanical Garden with a 250-year old Banyan tree, Birla Mandir, Ramkrishna Mission established by Swami Vivekanand and Victoria Memorial built in the memory of Queen Victoria.
A Shopping spree in Kolkata is an absolute delight. From hole-in-the-wall shops selling t-shirts and jewellery to upscale fashion wear, the city has something for all budgets. Shopping haunts like New Market, Esplanade, Gariahat and Burrabazar offer a wide range of garments, leather goods, antiques, pottery and gift items. Tant and Banarasi sarees along with traditional Bengali jewellery are some of the best things to indulge in while shopping in Kolkata.
Malls in Kolkata are more than just a collection of stores and brands; they are the quickening pulse of the city’s massive consumer lifestyle. The malls are also great indicators of which way the trends turn. City Centre is Kolkata’s first integrated multi-utility facility with shopping, cinema, entertainment, food, office space and residential areas set in an open, lush property. Forum Mall has brought to Kolkata an international shopping experience with a wide range of apparel, footwear, jewellery and home décor stores.
After a hectic time shopping, you will enjoy a day-long of pampering at the very popular services of spa treatments. Whether you want a dental-polish, alternative therapy or just a haircut, Explocity Kolkata will set you in the right direction with our Body & Soul section.
Bengalis love food and Kolkata offers a luxurious spread of a typical Bengali meal. It involves a varied spread starting with boiled rice, fish curry and concluding on a sweet note of Mishti Doi. Kolkata is popular for its street food, especially the Puchka, Jaal Muri, Pav Bhaji and Bhel Puri. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you should not leave Kolkata without trying the Rosgollas and Sandesh. These sweets are famous throughout the country and the world.
Kolkata, the oldest Nightlife capital in India, still keeps your adrenaline flowing. Home to Louis Banks and Moulin Rouge, this is one rocking city. Your calendar will be full with a happening mix of events like theatre, art shows and concerts on weekends, DJs spinning and groovy parties. Apart from nightclubs there are other interesting places like Park Street where you can unwind.
Kolkata is the gateway to east India; testament to this is the saga of the East India Company which gained control over the economy and politics of the entire country for over 200 years. Once the commercial capital of India, Kolkata is still known for the premium quality of its jute and tea.

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