Maidan Kolkata (Calcutta)

Kolkata derived its name as ‘the city of joy’ probably from the way the locals enjoy their life. Happiness always remains the order of the daily life in the city. The local population of the city knows hoe to enjoy their life; how to enjoy their culture. Well speaking of culture in Kolkata, it is probably the most unflattering things in the city which the Bengalis are proud of. The Bengali culture has different facades and it is reflected even in the famous places of the city. if someone consider to figure out one particular place that reflects the essence of the local culture of Kolkata then it has to be the famous Maidan Kolkata ( Calcutta). The massive stretch of green which is just not located at the heart of the city, but is also the heart of the city.

The most picturesque part of the city, Maidan is the centre of almost every action and attraction of the city. The expansive 400 hectares of greenery from the north and south of the city covers a huge 3 km in length. The stretch is bounded by the most renowned roads of the city like the Strand Road to the West, the superb Chowringhee Road to the east. The southern part is surrounded by the Tolly Nullah which also covers the royal Kolkata Race Course and Victoria Memorial. The best view of the gorgeous Raj Bhawan or the Governor's House can be sighted from the northern part of the Maidan.

The massive stretch of green is considered as the lungs of Kolkata with a large number people coming down to the Maidan for a dose of the fresh air in the morning hours. The lush green carpet of the ground provides an open invitation foe the fitness freaks of the city and is an ideal place to sit and pass the time with friends and acquaintances. It is the best place to be in during the lazy summer afternoons. It is also an important picnic spot for the fun loving Bengalis.

Another important facet of Maidan is visible during the political rallies fro which Kolkata is famous throughout the world. The political parties invariably look forward to Maidan as their chosen venue for the meetings.

A visit to the Maidan will definitely take you to a roller coaster ride of Kolkata from its glorious past to the happening present!