4 Star Hotels In Kolkata-Your Gateway To The City Of Joy

[akriti sharma]

Staying in the City of Joy can be like a dream come true for tourists. A number of 4 star hotels in Kolkata cater to the wide number of people who come here on a regular basis. These places are much in demand because they combine fantastic luxuries with pocket friendly rents and amenities. Besides, while staying at these places you will get a fantastic chance to explore the city on your own and visit the well-known as well as the little-known places. There is a lot to see and do in the city, including, sightseeing, shopping, leisure strolling, and restaurant hopping. Just have a clear-cut itinerary chalked out and embark on a fantastic tour without further ado.

Start with the most famous destination of all in Kolkata, Maidan Racecourse, the largest one of its kind in the country with five racetracks, golf course, helipad, Polo ground, and a lake. Members and visitors have separate enclosures; however, this doesn't take anything away from their ability to bet on their racing favorite. Those who want can head off to enjoy this, irrespective of whether races are on or not. When you  are here in the city on holidays and are staying at these luxury hotels in Kolkata, it is natural that you will want to see and do everything possible. Your tour here is incomplete without a visit to Kumartuli because the city is known for its festivals and celebrations. At Kumartuli, you will come across an open-air exhibition of sorts, as it is the pottery district of the City of Joy. Potters are always busy in creating idols of Gods and Goddesses, such as Durga, Kali, Saraswati, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Kartik, and any of the numerous deities worshipped in the state. It is surely a remarkable sight, whether you are a Believer or not!

In this age of burgeoning shopping malls, one old market has been able to hold its own since 1874. So, when you are staying at 4 star hotels in Kolkata, there is no way  you can miss a chance to visit the fabled New Market, the erstwhile Hogg Market. According to a popular legend, one can find anything you want at this place, including Tiger's milk! While this may be an exaggeration, checking it out first hand will surely be worthwhile, won't it! On a more realistic side, it is a surely a one-stop destination for shopping, where you can find everything from clothing, accessories, gourmet ingredients, and silver jewelry, among others. Another interesting must see place during your sojourn at luxury hotels in Kolkata is St. John's Church. This historic building houses instruments dating back to almost 1830s and here you will come across the fantastic painting by renowned artist Johann Zoffany, ‘Last Supper’. The City of Joy throws up surprises at every turn, and all you have to do is be there when that happens. Come; enjoy the 4 Star Hotels In Kolkata-Your Gateway To The City Of Joy.