Calcutta Much maligned and much loved, Calcutta is one great experience.
Some great landmarks await the visitor.
There are magnificent buildings reminiscent of the colonial times. The river Hooghly, considered sacred and worshipped as a goddess, also offers transportation to thousands of commuters daily. Places of religious interest are also abundant - churches, mosques, temples and gurudwaras. And for the sincere collector, there are huge shopping plazas and regional emporia to take some souvenirs back home. The best time to visit is October to January, when the weather is cool and charming.