Kolkata - Facts and figures

Kolkata dons its best colors for the tourist between September and March. The weather's just on the right side of cool, and the traveler to Calcutta need not worry about weighing down his luggage with heavy woolens. If you're visiting Calcutta for the first time, try and get there in early October - this is when the biggest festival of the city, the Durga Puja, is held, and for the first-time tourist to Kolkata, this is indeed a wonderful introduction to the pulse of the city.

Other facts and figures

State: West Bengal
Population: 13.5 million
Summer temperature: 30°C-40°C
Winter temperature: 30°C-10°C
Dialing code: +91 033
Best time to visit: September-March
Recommended clothing: Cotton in summer, light woolen in winter