<p>Kolkata: People from all walks of life made a beeline to various tourist destinations in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Sunday to make the most of the last day of the year.</p>.<p>Tourist hotspots such as Alipore Zoo, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Nicco Park, Science City and Eco Park in the eastern metropolis saw 'heavier-than-usual' footfall since morning, although the actual visitor numbers were not immediately available, officials said.</p>.<p>The coastal towns of Digha, Mandarmani and Tajpur in Purba Medinipur district and Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas also saw visitors enjoying a bath in the sea or relaxing by the beaches.</p>.<p>The hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong also witnessed a heavy rush as people thronged the Himalayan towns to enjoy the chilly weather.</p>.West Bengal government to launch special ‘city pass’ for tourists.<p>Kolkata Police said traffic on the roads was manageable in the morning hours but they anticipated more rush as the day progressed.</p>.<p>Adequate police personnel have been deployed across the eastern metropolis to manage traffic, an official said.</p>.<p>Buses connecting the tourist hotspots in the city were chock-a-block.</p>.<p>Another official of the neighbouring Bidhannagar Police said there was heavy traffic in tourist destinations under their jurisdiction but necessary measures have been taken to ensure smooth flow.</p>
<p>Kolkata: People from all walks of life made a beeline to various tourist destinations in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Sunday to make the most of the last day of the year.</p>.<p>Tourist hotspots such as Alipore Zoo, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Nicco Park, Science City and Eco Park in the eastern metropolis saw 'heavier-than-usual' footfall since morning, although the actual visitor numbers were not immediately available, officials said.</p>.<p>The coastal towns of Digha, Mandarmani and Tajpur in Purba Medinipur district and Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas also saw visitors enjoying a bath in the sea or relaxing by the beaches.</p>.<p>The hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong also witnessed a heavy rush as people thronged the Himalayan towns to enjoy the chilly weather.</p>.West Bengal government to launch special ‘city pass’ for tourists.<p>Kolkata Police said traffic on the roads was manageable in the morning hours but they anticipated more rush as the day progressed.</p>.<p>Adequate police personnel have been deployed across the eastern metropolis to manage traffic, an official said.</p>.<p>Buses connecting the tourist hotspots in the city were chock-a-block.</p>.<p>Another official of the neighbouring Bidhannagar Police said there was heavy traffic in tourist destinations under their jurisdiction but necessary measures have been taken to ensure smooth flow.</p>