Kolkata, capital of West Bengal and one of the largest metropolitan cities of the world has a lot to offer to the expats in terms of theatre, music, literature, rich architecture, exciting side-streets, and definitely sweetest –friendly locals. If you are also planning to move the city of Roshogolla or Misthi Doi, take help of professional packers and movers like APAC relocation.

Kolkata is much more than iconic College Street Market or bookstores in various modern malls for bookworms. Our APAC team will answer all your questions with respect to your Kolkatta relocation and make sure that your belongings get delivered efficiently at your doorstep. Whether it’s your first residential move or commercial, we are experts in providing top-notch international packing moving services.

People of Kolkata do not get offended so easily but expats should try to maintain certain normal society etiquettes and manners and must respect holy rituals while trying to make new friends here.

Kolkatta is a very vibrant city and also known as Festival City. Along with primary festivals like Durga Pooja, Eid, Christmas, expats can enjoy several other celebrations from time-to-time which unite whole Kolkata together. APAC Relocation is your ultimate destination to plan your Kolkatta move.

Bengali, Hindi, and English are the most common languages expats can spot in Kolkata. You must learn few words like Kota beje Che-what time it is?, dhonobaad-thank you, Jol-water, Koto Ta-how much?, Aaschi-goodbye etc.

With respect to weather Kolkatta is famous for hot and humid weather all year round. During southwest monsoon season, expats can experience well-distributed rainfall. Monsoon showers sometimes too disrupt city life. Winters begin from November and remains until February.

Kolkatta has some of the best colleges and schools like Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, St Xavier’s College, Presidency University etc. The place offers diverse opportunities for business giants to flourish especially promising IT sector in Salt Lake area. Educated and talented students will never feel lack of job opportunities here.

Every possible mode of transportation can be spotted here. Rickshaws, trams, cars, horses, trucks, double-deckers, scooters, trains, ships, airplane to name a few to travel short-distance, you can opt for the circular rail and transport corporation ferry and Catamaran services are for riverine traffic. There are city buses, taxis, trams, mini-buses, underground metro to travel from end to another hand-pulled/auto/cycle rickshaws are good for short distances.

Some of the beautiful historical architecture which leaves fond memories in the minds of expats are Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, the National Library, Indian Museum, Vidyasagar Setu etc. Some must visit are-Fort William, Sunderbans, Tagore’s house, Nicco Park, Aquatica , Botanical Garden, Rabindra Sarovar, Belur Math, Nakhoda Mosque, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dakshineswar Kali Temple etc.