79 Places To Visit In Kolkata

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Day 1 - Reach Kolkata by morning, and after some rest, go for a tour of the majestic Victoria Memorial. Not very far away from the Memorial is the ancient St. Paul's Cathedral, with Gothic architecture of the pre-1857 era. Not very far from the Memorial is the famous Maidan, which also houses the Market Area, another tourist hotspot of Kolkata. If you're a solid bargainer, you are bound to strike gold here. Don't forget to savor the exquisite Bengali sweets and snacks at KC Das Store, only 600 m. away from the New Market. Day 2 - Start your day with the blessings of Goddess Kali in Kolkata. Whether from Kalighat Temple or the Dakshineswar Mandir. From there, you can visit the holy Belur Math, which also has glimpses of the famous Ramakrishna Mission. In the evening, go for the ferry service between Kolkata and Howrah, where you can witness the beauty of Howrah bridge from the Hooghly river, which glows beautifully in the night. Day 3 - Check out the National Library, which houses over 2 lakh books as per the records, perfect for absolute bookworms. Netaji Bhavan, which was the same home from where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose escaped the house arrest, is not very far from National Library, a mere 13 min. ride via Belvedere Road. Northwards, after a ride of 23 minutes from the National Library, you will come to the famous University of Calcutta and the College Street, the popular ' adda' for debates and discussions, made extremely famous by the stories of Byomkesh Bakshi. By the time you'll leave Kolkata, you'll take with yourself a nice bag of memories.

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53. Barasat Stadium

20 km from city center

Sporting Events & Stadiums

Also known as Vidyasagar Krirangan, Barasat Stadium is a football stadium located in Barasat in Kolkata. The stadium is mostly used for for CFL and I-League matches and has a seating capacity of 22,000 spectators.

3 km from city center

Sporting Events & Stadiums

East Bengal Ground is the home stadium of the East Bengal Football Club and can accommodate upto 23,500 people. The stadium also has a natural grass cover. Additional facilities include commentary boxes, radio box, ac changing rooms and a gym.

4 km from city center

Animal Rides

Built in 1820, Kolkata Race Course is the largest horse racing venue in the country. Maintained by Royal Calcutta Turf Club, the stadium hosts races in the months of July to September, and between November to March.

7 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Nalban Boating Park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Kolkata situated in Bidhannagar. The beautiful green park is divided into three zones- ecological zones, theme gardens and recreational spaces; and it also facilitates boating in the lake situated within the premises.

10 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Snow Park is situated within the Axis Mall in Newtown Kolkata and is a beautiful rendition of an amusement park covered in white snow flakes. It is especially popular among the city dwellers who do not experience real snow fall ever in the plain area. The park also has thrilling rides for both the kids and adults.

6 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Wet-O-Wild aka the Pirates Bay is a widely popular theme amusement cum water park situated in Salt Lake City in Kolkata. It draws the maximum number of visitors during the summers. However, even in the winter season, the park attracts tourists coming to relax or sun soak in the appealing deer park situated within the premises.

3 km from city center

Art Gallery

Genesis Art Gallery is situated on the Middleton Street in Kolkata and has been popular for more than 30 years now for its exhibitions and displays on contemporary arts. Besides the Indian artists, the gallery also encourages international talent and art works. Among the most prominent names of the gallery are Rameshwa Broota, Suhas Roy, and Sunil Das.

3 km from city center

Art Gallery

Galerie 88 is a renowned gallery in Kolkata promoting modern and contemporary art. It hosts exhibitions displaying artworks of both the domestic and international stalwarts. The most noted artists celebrated in the gallery include MF Hussain, Ganesh Pyne, Paritosh Sen, SG Vasudev etc.

6 km from city center

Art Gallery

Experimenter Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge, Kolkata and is one of the finest contemporary galleries in the city. Besides it encourages and promotes young and budding artists. Among the most notable artists are Bani Adibi, Adip Dutta, Sanchayan Ghosh etc. They also host an annual event called 'Curator's Hub' every year in July.

4 km from city center

Art Gallery

Situated in Woodburn Park Road, Kolkata, Masters Collection Art Gallery was started with the objective to curate and display the artworks of the 'Old Masters' from the 12th to the 20th Century. But lately, the gallery has shifted their expertise to modern and contemporary arts. It organizes regular exhibitions showcasing works of eminent artists from all around the world.

Art Gallery

Situated in Bhowanipore in Kolkata, Verandah Art Gallery is a quaint boutique style gallery featuring artworks from contemporary artists. Ranging from realistic, figurative, abstract, surreal and experimental works, the gallery promotes and encourages young and budding artists.

5 km from city center

Art Gallery

Chitrakoot Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge in Kolkata and is the oldest commercial gallery in the city. The gallery is renowned for exhibiting art works of very many stalwarts so much so that it was frequently visited by M.F.Hussain also. The gallery also has a photography exhibit, an art library, a restoration department, and an art valuation consultancy.

6 km from city center

Art Gallery

Akar Prakar is another one of the renowned galleries situated in Gariahat in Kolkata. Originally the gallery started out at a furniture outlet in Jaipur. In 1992, it was moved to Kolkata and it started hosting 'media shows' showcasing contemporary and modern artworks.

3 km from city center

Art Gallery

Situated in the Park Street area in Kolkata, Aakriti Art Gallery focuses on the contemporary and modern artists, promoting and showcasing the talents of young and budding visionaries. It frequently hosts the GenNext exhibition to exhibit the young talents. It also has two wings - one for paintings and photographs, and the other for sculptures.

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

Chemould Art Gallery is a big name with its counterpart in Mumbai. Claiming to be one of the oldest galleries in India, it was founded by Mr. Keekoo Gandhy in 1941. It hosts various exhibitions to honour the prominent artists. The gallery is also believed to have mentored people like M F Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Ram Kumar, and SH Raza.

10 km from city center

Art Gallery

Situated on the Upen Banerjee Road in Kolkata, Janus Art Gallery is a unique gallery featuring collections from 'Old Master' meaning the old-age artists, line paintings, abstract paintings, contemporary paintings and sculptures. It also promotes the young and budding artists and the gallery can only be visited on prior appointment.

3 km from city center

Art Gallery

Harrington Street Arts Centre is situated on the Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road in Kolkata and is also known as the resource centre for diverse art forms. The gallery specializes in curating and presenting the artworks of contemporary artists both local and international.

5 km from city center

Art Gallery

CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd is one of the big names when it comes to modern art. The gallery displays the artworks of famous masters and also young budding artists. The highlight of the gallery is the annual Art Mela held every October annually. The take-away paintings are a treasure and are really reasonably priced.

1 km from city center

Synagogue

Megan David Synagogue is situated in China Bazaar, Kolkata and was constructed in 1884. The building is build in red brick in the Italian Renaissance style. It is among the most notable buildings of Calcutta owing to its striking architecture and design.

1 km from city center

Synagogue

Beth El Synagogue is situated at Barabazar Market in Kolkata, very close to the Maghen David Synagogue. Established in 1856, the building has marble steps leading to the arched hallway. The walls are adorned with stained glass windows. The hall also has balconies reserved for women.

1 km from city center

Synagogue

Neveh Shalome Synagogue is situated in China Bazar in Kolkata and was established in 1831 by Shalom Obadiah ha - Kohen. The synagogue was demolished and reconstructed multiple times by the government and the Indian Jewish community. It was finally restored in 2014. Now it has simple but elegant interiors, and conducts regular prayers.

Fairs & Festivals

Sur Jahan is a three-day annual World Peace Music Festival held in Kolkata and Goa. It was earlier known as Sufi Sutra and works on the motto of "Music For Peace, Music For All". The festival will be held on the first weekend of February in Kolkata, hosting artists from more than four nations this year. It is a non ticketed and a non-commercial festival which provides for one daytime workshop and (Read More)one evening concert of each international group participating. For Sufi lovers, there is nothing better than the Sufi Sutra International Sufi Music Festival. By including at least 5-6 international bands and three national bands in every edition, it just promises to get bigger and better in the coming years.

Experiential Rides

When in the City of Joy, do not forget to enjoy a dainty tram ride across town. The activity is one of the top things to do in Kolkata and the experience is going to be one of the most funnest experiences ever. The rusty trams maintain the very vintage charm and are equipped with a TV and FM radio. Although it was originally an important medium of transport, the trams have lately become really pop (Read More)ular with tourists.

Food & Drink

The specialty of Kolkata is the very famous and the very delectable Bengali cuisine comprising of Macher Jhol, Biryani Rice, Mutton Kosha Mangsho, Alur Torkari, Luchi, Shukto, Chelo Kebab etc. Besides, the city also has a range of street food options like puchka, telebhaja, jhalmuri etc. Tasting the local authentic food is one of the top things to do in Kolkata.

Island

Mousuni is a tiny island which is attached to the Sunderbans Delta near Namkhana in West Bengal. Boasting of golden sandy shores, mesmerising orange sunsets and a beautiful view of the horizon, the island was first developed by the British to trade salt and dry fish. Considered to be a paradise among the nature lovers because of its serenity and tranquility, the island is a beautiful confluence of (Read More) the river and the sea.

9 km from city center

Temple

Flanked by River Hooghly on the Eastern bank, Dakshineswar Kali is a revered Hindu navratna temple which is presided by Bhavatarini - a form of Goddess Kali. Built in Rani Rashmoni in 1855 who was a devotee of Goddess Kali, the Bhavatarini form means ‘she, who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence.’ Aside from the main shrine, there are also several rooms built along the complex surro (Read More)unding the boundary walls.

3 km from city center

Waterfront

Ramkrishnapur Ghat is one of the ancient ghats in Kolkata, built along the banks of Ganga River. This beautiful and enchanting ghat is surrounded by a series of beautifully constructed ancient temples and staircases running towards the banks where one of the most beautiful Ganga Aarti takes place. While Varanasi and Haridwar are famous for its grand Ganga Aartis, Ramkrishnapur Ghat offers its own (Read More) spin on it. Right from harmonious chanting of mantras, colourful flowers, grand Aarti Thaal (brass lamps) and a massive crowd of devoted attendees, all is seen here. The vibes are such that even with such a large number of devotees present, one's soul will be satisfied.

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FAQs on Kolkata

What are the top hotels in Kolkata?

There are 700 Hotels in Kolkata which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Kolkata are Dorota House, Handmade Homes, Kolkata Homestay|Ballygunge|WiFi|, The 58, Spacious 1BR Home in Kolkata, MODAK GUEST HOUSE. You can see all the hotels in Kolkata here

What are the top activities in Kolkata?

The top activities in Kolkata are Private Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport Transfers (CCU) for Kolkata, Kolkata Private Car Charter, Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour, Kolkata Temple and Spiritual Day Tour, Kolkata's Authentic Walking Food Tour, Hooghly River Cruise.

What are the top sightseeing places in Kolkata?

The top sightseeing places in Kolkata are Victoria Memorial, Fort William Kolkata, Belur Math, Howrah Bridge, Birla Planetarium, Indian Museum.

What are the top restaurants in Kolkata?

The best places to eat in Kolkata are Gupta Brothers, Bhojohori Manna , 6 Ballygunge Place, Kewpies, Oh! Calcutta, Marco Polo. You can see all the places to eat in Kolkata here

How can I commute within Kolkata?

Kolkata is well connected by metros, local trains, taxis and cabs. Although trams are the archetypal colonial remains, they now remain limited to certain sections of the city only. You can also take a horse-carriage ride or tonga ride around some parts of the city.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Kolkata?

Day 1 - Reach Kolkata by morning, and after some rest, go for a tour of the majestic Victoria Memorial. Not very far away from the Memorial is the ancient St. Paul's Cathedral, with Gothic architecture of the pre-1857 era. Not very far from the Memorial is the famous Maidan, which also houses the Market Area, another tourist hotspot of Kolkata. If you're a solid bargainer, you are bound to strike gold here. Don't forget to savor the exquisite Bengali sweets and snacks at KC Das Store, only 600 m. away from the New Market.
Day 2 - Start your day with the blessings of Goddess Kali in Kolkata. Whether from Kalighat Temple or the Dakshineswar Mandir. From there, you can visit the holy Belur Math, which also has glimpses of the famous Ramakrishna Mission. In the evening, go for the ferry service between Kolkata and Howrah, where you can witness the beauty of Howrah bridge from the Hooghly river, which glows beautifully in the night.
Day 3 - Check out the National Library, which houses over 2 lakh books as per the records, perfect for absolute bookworms. Netaji Bhavan, which was the same home from where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose escaped the house arrest, is not very far from National Library, a mere 13 min. ride via Belvedere Road. Northwards, after a ride of 23 minutes from the National Library, you will come to the famous University of Calcutta and the College Street, the popular ' adda' for debates and discussions, made extremely famous by the stories of Byomkesh Bakshi. By the time you'll leave Kolkata, you'll take with yourself a nice bag of memories.

Places To Visit In Kolkata

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79 Places To Visit In Kolkata

53. Barasat Stadium

54. East Bengal Ground

55. Kolkata Race Course

56. Nalban Boating Park

57. Snow Park

58. Wet-O-Wild

59. Genesis Art Gallery

60. Galerie 88

61. Experimenter Art Gallery

62. Masters Collection Art Gallery

63. Verandah Art Gallery

64. Chitrakoot Art Gallery

65. Akar Prakar Gallery

66. Aakriti Art Gallery

67. Chemould Art Gallery

68. Janus Art Gallery

69. Harrington Street Arts Centre

70. CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd

71. Magen David Synagogue

72. Beth El Synagogue

73. Neveh Shalome Synagogue

74. Sur Jahan

75. Tram Rides in Kolkata

76. Food in Kolkata

77. Mousuni Island

78. Dakshineswar Kali

79. Ramkrishnapur Ghat

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What are the top hotels in Kolkata?

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79 Places To Visit In Kolkata

53. Barasat Stadium

54. East Bengal Ground

55. Kolkata Race Course

56. Nalban Boating Park

57. Snow Park

58. Wet-O-Wild

59. Genesis Art Gallery

60. Galerie 88

61. Experimenter Art Gallery

62. Masters Collection Art Gallery

63. Verandah Art Gallery

64. Chitrakoot Art Gallery

65. Akar Prakar Gallery

66. Aakriti Art Gallery

67. Chemould Art Gallery

68. Janus Art Gallery

69. Harrington Street Arts Centre

70. CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd

71. Magen David Synagogue

72. Beth El Synagogue

73. Neveh Shalome Synagogue

74. Sur Jahan

75. Tram Rides in Kolkata

76. Food in Kolkata

77. Mousuni Island

78. Dakshineswar Kali

79. Ramkrishnapur Ghat

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FAQs on Kolkata

What are the top hotels in Kolkata?

What are the top activities in Kolkata?

What are the top sightseeing places in Kolkata?

What are the top restaurants in Kolkata?

How can I commute within Kolkata?

Can you suggest an itinerary for Kolkata?

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