Budget Accommodation Asia India Kolkata
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The former capital of British India, the port of Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) today forms the commercial and industrial hub of eastern India located on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River (about 150 kilometres upstream from the Bay of Bengal), which is a tributary of the Ganges.
From the Kolkata Travel Guide
This guesthouse is a true oasis in Kolkata's heat. It is located close to a Metro station, so various parts of the city are easily accessible. Do keep walking (driving) well into the small street behind Rabindra Sarovar Metro exit (the exit where Bata showroom is). Bodhi Tree is about three blocks in, past the Nursing Home. ... more
It was an excellent experience at The Best Inn Guesthouse in the city of Kolkata. My positive experience started since the time I checked-in and was greeted by a smiling young executive at the Desk. I was briefed in details as regards the places I could visit and the Restaurants I could dine at. ... more
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