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Kolkata, also known as the ëCity of Joyí, is the capital of West Bengal. The city, located on the banks of the Hooghly River, is the most prominent business, financial, and commercial hub of east India. It was the main trading centre of the East India Company under British Rule. Kolkata was also the capital of British India till 1911. The British influence on the cityís architecture is evident in its many iconic buildings and monuments. Kolkataís weather is usually hot and humid, with frequent heavy showers during the monsoons. Since the city is located near the coastal plains of West Bengal, the weather is humid for the most part of the year except for its short winters. The ideal time to visit Kolkata is between October and February when the weather is pleasant. Bengali is the official language of the city, but a large section of the cityís population can also speak Hindi and English. The city is well-connected and has a good public transport system that includes trams, metros, suburban railways, rickshaws, and cabs. Famous as the Cultural Capital of India, its heritage spots include the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge. Festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, and Christmas are celebrated with great gusto here. Kolkata is a perfect blend of old colonial relics and contemporary Indian culture.

Kolkata Airport, called Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (IATA: CCU) serves the metropolitan area of Kolkata and is the aviation hub for East and Northeast India. In addition to domestic flights that connect every major domestic destination, the airport has international flights to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Southeast Asia, China, and Middle Eastern cities, such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Kolkata Airport was inaugurated in 1924, making it one of the oldest airports in the country. Covering an area of 1,641 acres, this airport is the fifth-busiest in India in terms of passenger traffic. Air India, AirAsia, Alliance Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Bhutan Airlines, Druk Air, Emirates, Flydubai, Go First, IndiGo, Myanmar Airways International, Novoair, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Thai Smile, US-Bangla Airlines, and Vistara operate flights out of the airport. Things to Keep in Mind for a Hassle-free Flying Experience Only one check-in bag is allowed. Only one hand luggage, below 7 kg is allowed, in addition to a womenís purse or a laptop bag. Check your health before travelling to avoid inconvenience and problems for yourself and your fellow passengers. It is advisable to reach the airport 2 hours before your domestic flight departure time. Do not carry liquids of more than 100 ml in your hand baggage. Do not carry any items that are prohibited or dangerous. Keep all your important medication, cash, necessary documents, and other expensive items in handbags only. Carry medical prescriptions, if required. Laptop, power banks, and lithium batteries should be easily accessible. They will have to be deposited separately during security checks. If you are carrying any metallic medical implants, health check equipment, or apparatus that might trigger the detectors, remember to bring a doctorís prescription. Carry a photo ID along with the boarding pass; these will be checked at the entrance of the airport. Alert the security staff if you find anything suspicious near you.

Surat is the economic and commercial centre in the southern part of the west Indian state of Gujarat. Located at the mouth of the Tapti River, near the Arabian Sea, the city used to be a large seaport. The city is famous for its textile industries, dominated by silk weaving. It is also well-known for its diamond industry. Surat is home to more than 5,000 diamond manufacturers and many diamond-cutting factories. The magnificent Surat Castle, built on the riverbanks in the 16th century, defended the city against Portuguese colonists. One can see architecturally beautiful tombs from the colonial era in the many English, Dutch, and Armenian cemeteries in the city. Surat is the second-largest city in Gujarat and the eighth-most populous city in the country.