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Kolkata is connected by domestic air flights to other major Indian cities. It is also connected to the major cities of the world by international flights like British Airways, Singapore Airlines, KLM etc. As far as its connections to other laces in India is concerned, Indian railways come to its rescue. Indian railways provide a fantastic network of trains. Within the city itself, Kolkata has virtually all the different modes of transport - trams, buses, rickshaws, metered taxis, minibuses, Metro. The Metro, India's first and Kokata's pride and joy, provides a clean, fast and efficient way to get around.
Air:
Most of the domestic airlines have direct services to and from Kolkata to other important cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, etc. Kolkata provides direct flights to most of the countries in the Southeast Asia. The airport in Kolkata is situated at Dumdum, around 17 km northeast of the city center.
Rail:
Trains from the other parts of the country connect Kolkata. Super-fast trains such as Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express join the city from Delhi and nearby cities such as Bokaro and Rourkela. Coromandel Express and Gitanjali Express connect Kolkata to Chennai and Mumbai respectively. The city has two major railway stations-one at Howrah and the other at Sealdah.
Road: Kolkata is connected with most of the Indian cities by road. The Esplanade Terminus in the heart of the city is the main bus terminus. A new development is the starting of Dhaka-Kolkata bus service. The buses are colorful, air-conditioned, and comfortable.
Water:
Mechanized boats and ships are available on a regular basis for Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Luxury cruises are also operational between Kolkata and Haldia, a modern port city nearby.
Travel Within Kolkata
For local transport, Kolkata Metro is India's first and only underground railway network and a good option to move around the city. Other options to explore the city are taxis, trams, and buses. The services are basic and crowded but cheap.
Climate :
Kolkata is located at a point where the river Hooghly merges into the sea. In fact, the whole region is part the great Gangetic delta. The climate of Kolkata is largely influenced by the sea. The daily tidal waves and frequent rains accompanied by high velocity winds, has now become a part of life in the city. Kolkata has a very tropical climate with the summers being hot and humid. The temperature seldom crosses the 43-degree barrier and in winter, rarely goes below 8 degrees. Monsoons are timely and heavy. Winters are the best time to visit.
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