Kolkata (Calcutta), in West Bengal state of India is a well-known city in all aspects. The city has a special culture and it is apparent in the lifestyle of the people of the state.

This video shows some of the country boats seen on the banks of Hooghly river near Vidysagar Setu. These boats are used mostly by the tourists visiting Kolkata city and they get enthralled while boating in Hooghly river.

These are pleasure cruise boats which are widely seen near the banks of Hooghly river. Tourists often opt for these boats rather than cars or buses. You can also see motor launches which are also hired by the tourists for sight seeing.