Kolkata, or the City of Joy, as it is fondly called is situated on the banks of the Hooghly river. The city is regarded as the principle cultural, intellectual and artistic capital India. Its weird combination of the new hipster culture and the old british charm makes Kolkata intriguing in its own way. The city is known for its colonial structures from its past life, the sprawling gardens, the Educational Institutions, rich culture and heritage. The city is well-connected to most of the major cities in and outside India.The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport is 17 km from the center of the city in Dumdum and has regular domestic and international flights leaving and coming into the city. The city has two major railway stations, one in Howrah and the other one in Sealdah. The railway network is efficient and connects Kolkata to most of the cities across the country. Kolkata is linked to most Indian cities through road. The city has a large number of private and state-run buses. You can board these buses at Esplanade Bus Terminus which is the main bus terminus. CTC, CSTC and WBSTC run several buses and trams within the city and connect different parts of the Kolkata. If you’re looking for a budget accomodation in Kolkata, you can consider staying at one of our service apartments. Service apartments are furnished apartments with hotel-like facilities and amenities. The apartments are usually spacious and have a larger bedroom and living room area compared to a standard hotel room. Service apartments are ideal for long term. Most apartments have TV with DTH/cable connection, room service, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-fi, fully equipped kitchen and utility area. Some service apartments even have a in-house fitness center and a swimming pool. There is a lot to explore in the city and you must not miss on the city’s wonderful attractions like the Victoria Memorial Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Town Hall, Shaheed Minar Jorasanko Thakurbari, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum and Princep Ghat. The city is also known for its numerous pilgrimage centres. The bustling nightlife and the diverse food culture is something you should definitely explore. The art and handicraft items are unique to this place and are available for very cheap prices. The beaches, monuments, temples, national parks are bound to create a lifetime of memory for you.