Bakkahali

Bakkhali in the 24 Parganas(S) district is 132 km from Calcutta on the east side of the Hooghly. It has a long sandy beach, an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of Calcutta.
o Bus from Esplanade and Gol Park
o Bus from Esplanade. Ferry across Hatania-Doania. Then bus to Bakkhali

Digha

Digha is 185 km south-east of Calcutta on the Bay of Bengal, is a 7 km long beach but if you are looking for a beach holiday then it is better to visit Bakkhali or Shankarpur nearby.
o Bus from Esplanade and Gol Park
o Daily coach service from WB Tourism centre

Rajarhat Kolkata – New Town

Rajarhat also called Rajarhat Gopalpur or New Town, Kolkata, located in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, is one of India’s latest and fastest-growing planned new cities.

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Darjeeling India

Darjeeling , India is a popular hill station 686 km from Calcutta, over 7000 ft. above sea level and is famous for its panoramic view of its snowy peaks. The quaint journey to Darjeeling, on the famous toy train from Siliguri which loops its way through the mountains is an experience in itself.
o Air to Bagdogra, taxi to Darjeeling
o Train to New Jalpaiguri, taxi, bus.
o Land Rover to Darjeeling

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Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is 48 km south of Calcutta, Diamond Harbour is a scenic picnic spot by the banks of the River Hooghly.
o Bus from Esplanade
o Train from Sealdah

Bandel

Bandel is 43 km from Calcutta and north of the Hooghly, Bandel is a tourist destination for its churches and monasteries built here by the Portuguese in 1599, destroyed 40 years later with the British takeover, and rebuilt a few years later.
o Local train

History of Calcutta

History of Calcutta pertains to the 200 year British rule. The British who came to trade took away 200 years of freedom from the people of India. It took years of slavery and oppression, betrayals and treachery to the way to liberty. The residue of years of continuous British dominance contributed tremendously to remove the ignorance of our people since education and communication brought enlightenment and freedom.

Tracing the history of Calcutta you can study the emergence of the city of Calcutta, the first settlements, the Battle of Plassey that triggered the 200 year British rule, the urbanization of Calcutta, 19th century Bengal Renaissance which brought in reform and education and the ensuing religious reformation by Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

The city of Calcutta that has its roots in British imperialism has evolved into a city with myriads of colors blending the past with the present and effusing warmth that touches you the moment you step into it. Its strong cultural identity bestows it an individuality that is different from the other cities. The History of Calcutta offers you an interesting study of the emergence of the city of Calcutta.