| Calcutta Transportation
Calcutta has several forms of transportation and is a safe city to explore. There are good taxis but it's necessary to bargain for a price in advance. Know what you want to pay and offer half. A short taxi ride might cost about Rs20. There are busses and trams in Calcutta. Take a No.S7 or No.S27 bus between Howrah Station and Sudder Street. For.bus.and.tram.info,.click.here. The new Calcutta Metro subway is very modern, inexpensive (Rs4-8). Calcutta.Metro.info, click.here. Many major airlines serve Calcutta, Dum Dum airport. For.Flight.Schedules, Airlines, click.here. For.Indian.Airlines,.click.here. . |
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The railway booking office for tourist-quota bookings is at 6 Fairlie Place, near to BBD Bagh. It's computerized and efficient. Indian.Railways.Page,.click.here. There are two railway stations. Howrah Station is on the west bank and handles most trains. Sealdah Station is on the east bank and handles trains going to the north and north-east. . |
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