Little wonder, Calcutta has some of the finest Raj edifices built in a variety of styles. The city is well connected to the other cities of India through train, bus, and air services. Most of the countries in the Asia have flight links to the city. As Calcutta is near the sea, the city has uniform temperature throughout the year. Annual rainfall is around 160 cm.
Humidity level can be very high in the summers and can make one s life difficult.
The first capital of the British in India, Calcutta does not have an ancient history like Delhi. The city was established in 1686 when British moved to the small villages of Sutanati, Govindpur, and Kalikata from their trading port of Hooghly. The city got its name from the last of the settlements mentioned above. Lord Clive retook Calcutta and until 1911, Calcutta remained the capital of the British government in India. Being the center of power for so long created a unique culture and heritage of the city, totally unlike any other city of India.