Some of the most well known places that attracts hordes of tourists from all over the world every year include :
Victoria Memorial
Botanical Gardens
Indian Museum
Tagore Museum
Dakshineshwar Temple
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Belur Math
Some of the well known activities to involve yourself in while you are in the city, include:
Meditation classes at the Aurobindo Bhavan
Teaching, providing aid and donations towards the Calcutta Rescue
Sightseeing trips around the city to some of the most famous attractions like : Mother House, Victoria Memorial and University of Calcutta
Trips to some of the famous temples in and around the city and ashrams like the Ganga Sagar
Golfing at the well known Tollygunge Golf Club
Oh! Calcutta: A restaurant with a cheerful and entertaining atmosphere while giving you the look of a comically self-styled posh hangout. It is the place to go if you are in for some wonderful Indian and continental cuisine with some amazing music to make the experience even better.
Fire&Ice: A popular Italian restaurant which is as real as it gets with excellent service and an amazing menu of Pastas, Pizzas and Desserts made along the traditional Italian and other European styles along with a fine menu of beverages to make your meal taste better.
Calcutta Rolls: Country famous Calcutta rolls, plenty of which you can get at stalls and kiosks in and around the city. These rolls are tasty vegetarian and meat gravies and fillings rolled into a traditional Parantha or Naan topped with some lime and onions. An absolute must-eat for any traveler.
The Women's Friendly Society: The 100-plus year old society is an initiative which is known for producing a lovely range of Handicrafts, Handlooms ,Cane crafts and wood crafts which are made along the traditional styles.
Mondal &Sons: A well known musical emporium in the city which is known for selling traditional musical instruments like Sitars and Tablas. Ideal for travelers who want to buy some miniature or full length Indian classical music instruments and contraptions.
Ankur Kala: A well known social initiative which is known for producing a fine range of local handicrafts , wood crafts and handlooms which are also made along the traditional styles.
Language: Hindi , Bengali and English
Climate: A typical tropical hot and humid climate with sweltering summers, relatively cool and pleasant winters and a heavy amount of rainfall through the year.
Currency: Indian Rupee
Trivia: Kolkata was the former headquarters of the British East India Co.