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West Bengal About West Bengal Places to Visit   Kolkata   About the City Getting there Getting around What to see Hotels Eating Out Bookshelf Shopping Festivals Weather and Essentials     Getting Around Getting around in Kolkata is easy and tough ... it depends on the mode of transport that you choose. Kolkata has trams that work but these are slow. There is a crowded bus service and a lethargic taxi service, but an excellent underground metro and even ferries to cross the river.