Kolkata was formerly called Calcutta and this iconic city was India's capital under the British Raj. Fondly referred as 'City of Joy'; Kolkata is a city that is loved and appreciated by many amazing poets, actors and writers that perfectly depict how beautiful Kolkata is. This city has several hidden treasures and amazing attractions to explore including historical sites and thousands of nooks and corners to try tempting delicacies; Kolkata never fails to surprise travelers.

So, it’s time to enjoy the charm of Kolkata and feel nostalgic about visiting again with fond memories while in the comfort of your home…

"Calcutta's the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat." - Tahir Shah

"Calcutta is not for everyone. You want your city clean and green, stick to Delhi. You want your city rich and impersonal, go to Bombay. You want them hi-tech and full of draught beer, Bangalore's your place. But if you want a city with a soul, come to Calcutta." - Vir Sanghvi

"Calcutta is like another world. People there are very special and grateful." - Penelope Cruz

"Calcutta is like a work of modern art that neither makes sense nor has utility, but exists for some esoteric reason." - Amit Chaudhuri

"Rebellion sounded like a lot of fun, but in Calcutta there was nothing to rebel against. Where would it get you?"  - Bharti Mukherjee

"Calcutta has still not recovered from history people mourn the past, and abhor it deeply." - Amit Chaudhuri

"The foodie in you will live the best of life in Kolkata, this city never disappoints the street food lovers." - Anonymous

"Calcutta is by far the richest city in India even though its various problems have started to turn its richness into a collapsing wealth. It is possible the richest city anywhere between Rome and Tokyo in terms of the money that is accumulated and represented here." - Geoffrey Moorhouse

"Calcutta, if you must exile me, wound my lips before I go, only words remain and the gentle touch of your finger on my lips." - Pritish Nandy

"Those places where sadness and misery abound are favoured settings for stories of ghosts and apparitions. Calcutta has countless such stories hidden in its darkness." - Carlos Ruiz Zafon

"Calcutta is beautiful wherever you place a camera, you get a vision." - Pradeep Sarkar

"Kolkata always opens its heart to me and I am a sucker for love." - Vidya Balan

"Bengalis love to celebrate their language, their culture, their politics, their fierce attachment to a city that has been famously dying for more than a century. They resent with equal ferocity the reflex stereotyping that labels any civic dysfunction anywhere in the world 'another Calcutta." - Bharti Mukherjee

"For years and years, even during the time of my first visit in 1962, it has been said that Calcutta was dying, that its port was sitting up, its antiquated industry declining, but Calcutta hadn't died. It hadn't done much, but it had gone on." - V.S Naipaul

"Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information? I recalled India's golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else." - Tahir Shah

Kolkata is truly a heaven for history buffs, foodies and travel enthusiasts and we at Brightsun are always ready to make your holidays memorable and budget friendly. So, whenever you plan to visit Kolkata get the best deals with us.