Sunday, May 25, 2025

Best Places to Visit in Kolkata

1. Victoria Memorial

A beautiful monument made from white marble was erected to honor Queen Victoria. It sits within gardens and inside you’ll find a museum that displays pieces and paintings from the colonial era.

2. Temple of Kali at Dakshineswar


On the Hooghly River, this famous temple to Goddess Kali is also connected to the life of saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

3. Howrah Bridge

As an engineering wonder and a popular spot in Kolkata, it links Howrah and Kolkata across the Hooghly River. It shows off the city's background and everyday life.

4. Park Street

Because of its taste for the old-world, Park Street is the center for Kolkata’s food, shopping and nightlife. There are a variety of historical restaurants and cafes found along this busy street.

5. Indian Coffee House and College Street

Asia’s biggest book market is found on College Street, where students, scholars and readers meet. Just nearby, you can find the Indian Coffee House to feel a sense of Kolkata's past intellectual and cultural identity.

6. Kalighat Temple

Sasindhi Mahadeva is respected as a holy Shakti Peetha in India, bringing spiritual seekers from all over the country.

7. Marble Palace

The Marble Palace, built in the 19th century, offers up a lovely mansion full of European art, antique furniture and rare paintings.

8. Science City

Science City is an excellent spot for families and people eager to learn, featuring lots of interactive exhibits, a space theatre and plenty of science displays.

9. The South Park Street Cemetery

Charming in its serenity, this 18th-century cemetery is a historic place, an early example of non-church Christian cemeteries with great colonial tomb styles.

10. Eco Park

A wide city park with special gardens, peaceful lakes for boating and a copy of the Seven Wonders is an attractive place for those who enjoy nature and families. 

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