6 Places To Explore In Kolkata If Visiting Over The Good Friday Long Weekend

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Ready To Explore Kolkata?

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1. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

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2. Babu Ghat

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3. Eco Park

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4. Kumartuli

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5. Raat'er Kolkata

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6. Street Food

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