Kolkata, the world’s fourth largest city and the capital of West Bengal, was founded by the English merchant trader Job Charnock in 1690. Once the capital of British Empire, Kolkata remains the cultural capital of India with a strong tradition in literature and fine arts. Kolkata’s beautiful buildings have not been eclipsed by high-rises.

The history of the city of Calcutta is only 300 years old, tracing its antecedents back to a group of villages in the 17th century called Satanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata, formed mainly of a population of weavers and enjoined by the mystical powers of the Devi. The oldest site of Calcutta is where the present Kalighat Mandir stands which has been there before Calcutta was born.

Just about everything happens in Calcutta. It is a temperamental city with a highly creative people who endow it with its many moods. It is a medley of the east and the west.

Peerless Inn Kolkata on Chowringhee is in Kolkata’s choicest city center location close to both shopping and business areas. Just 100 metres from the Esplanade Metro Station.

Places Of Interest :

Victoria Memorial is a huge white-marble structure and the most enduring of remains of the British Raj in India. The structure, which is now floodlit in the night, gives a fascinating site. It has been now converted in a museum that houses the most impressive collection of memorabilia’s from the days of Raj.

Fort William was constructed in 1781 after the unfortunate happenings of 1756 in which many British soldiers with their families were killed by Siraj-Ud-Daula. Large area around the village of Govindpur was cleared off the forests and this fort was constructed, which for some time also lent its name to the city. The fort is still in use and visitors are allowed inside only after getting special permits. The area around the fort is a very large patch of green known as the Maidan (ground). The Maidan is also known as the lung of Kolkata and stretches 1 km in width and 3 km in length.

Eden Garden, located in the northwest corner of the city, is a small and pleasantly laid-out garden. The place also houses the renowned cricket ground by the same name.

Connectivity :

Getting there by Air
Kolkata remains the hub of air communications between the northeastern region of India and the rest of the country. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Other Airlines operate regular flights to all major cities. Kolkata is also an international Airport of growing importance.
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Airport is located at Dum Dum, about 20 km from the city center.

Getting there by Rail
Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway connect Kolkata to all corners of India.Bengali hospitality welcomes you with all its warmth and charm into the heart of Kolkata's vivacious life. Peerless Inn is close to the heart of this spirited city in more than one sense.
Located at 15 kms from airport, 5 kms from the Railway Station. Located in the heart of the city close to both shopping and Business areas.